Singapore
Midas Holdings’ profit plunged 91% on back of higher finance costs
The group raked in a measly $317k.
Hotel Properties' profit plunged 70% in Q3 to $15.1m
There were no contributions from Tomlinson Heights.
Temasek amasses 1.03% stake in Alibaba
As it seeks to benefit from rising consumption in Asia’s biggest company.
VST announces unconditional cash offer for illiquid ECS shares
Price is at $0.68/share.
Cordlife Group to see higher growth in 2015 from cord-tissue services in China and Malaysia
Plus CCBC bonds and Magnum Opus funding.
Olam’s operating profit crashed 29% to $32.2m in Q1
Its hazelnut business was the main drag.
CapitaLand injects $220m into its maiden Indonesian integrated development
The project will be in Jakarta’s CBD.
Chart of the Day: Almost 500% spike in Singapore’s 2014 warehouse supply to pressure rental rates
Coupled with stagnant demand.
Daily Briefing: Raffles Place stabbing victim had $800,000 in cash and valuables; Top rental yield projects mostly located in suburbs;
And Bedok Integrated Transport Hub opens 30 Nov.
PACC Offshore’s gross profit plunged 35% in Q3
Blame it on seven idle vessels.
5 reasons why Singapore should stop cold calling and start social selling
Social selling is in the process of replacing phone selling/cold calling in Singapore. Here's why:
Spackman Entertainment inks MOU to acquire half of Novus Mediacorp
The Korean ancillary film market is worth around $314m.
Why should Singapore business care about personal branding?
Singapore has one of the fastest aging populations in Asia. More than a quarter of our current population, that is over 900,000 Baby Boomers, have begun to or are entering their silver years.
New care delivery models: The vital signs for healthcare in 2025
Singapore's healthcare industry is evolving rapidly – ageing populations, healthcare reform, and increasing costs are forcing us to do things differently. The global healthcare industry faces renewed pressure to find new and innovative ways with which to extend healthcare services that are patient-centric and cost-effective.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.3%
Expect more good news today.
Why Singapore businesses should pin their hopes on Pinterest
Singaporean entrepreneurs, take heed--this is where global businesses are spending their money.