Singapore

Total company dividends to drop 4.5% in 2020

UOB is expected to suspend its special dividend for 2020.

Total company dividends to drop 4.5% in 2020

UOB is expected to suspend its special dividend for 2020.

Investors flocking to IFCs for assets: study

Almost half of institutional investors are already benefiting from using one.

Sentient.io bags undisclosed series A funding

This brings the total investment raised to more than $7.09m.

CapitaLand obtains $500m sustainability-linked bilateral loan

This brings the total funds raised to over $2.42b.

NUS raises $300m through maiden green bond

It will finance projects under its Green Finance Network.

SGX plunges most in 17 years as MSCI signs pact with HKEX

The move deals a blow to SGX, which considers the Hong Kong bourse one of its main rivals.

Q2 could be Singapore's worst quarter yet: analyst

Even the strong pharma production may not be enough to cushion the damage.

Chart of the Day: Far East Hospitality Trust's master leases led by fixed rents

Slow demand poses a risk to hotels receiving mainly fixed rents.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.43%

SGX saw the sharpest decline amongst top active stocks with a 11.62% contraction.

Singapore's Fintech market in 2020: coronavirus and new business realities

Businesses around the world have taken a major hit in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and Singapore is not an exception. Fortunately though, as many news outlets all over the world have pointed out, the city-state was able to quickly curb the spread of the virus, and is somewhat better off in fighting it compared to other countries.

Utico lobbies to pay Hyflux creditors with equity

The initial cash offer did not gain support from creditors.

Business receipts down 1.1% in Q1

The recreation and personal services industry led the fall amongst sectors.

Stable playing field a gain for Singapore banks: report

High credit costs can be covered by profits.

Manufacturing output up 13% in April

This is largely attributed to the pharmaceuticals segment which grew 141.3%.

Directors of Eagle Hospitality Trust's sponsor step down

This comes after failure to disclose material interested person transactions.

IEA appeals allowing on-site viewing of property units

The industry is said to suffer further losses if suspension extends beyond 2 June.