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APB shares hit a record high following offer

Fraser and Neave meanwhile was the “strongest gainer on the index,” says Reuters.

APB shares hit a record high following offer

Fraser and Neave meanwhile was the “strongest gainer on the index,” says Reuters.

Debt threat: NOL's net debt surges to US$2.9bn

Net debt-to-equity is now a whopping 126%.

StarHub stocks more expensive than SingTel, M1: Barclays

The implied 5.3% yield is at its lowest in a long time.

GDP growth forecast stands at 2.3% for 2012

Growth for the second quarter may be revised upwards due to the rise in June industrial production.

Chart of the Day: GDP growth slows

Singapore has narrowly averted a contraction, thanks to the pharmaceutical industry.

StarHub's net profit up 19% to S$175m in 1H12

Capex was S$15 million higher at S$57 million compared to a year ago.

UOB net interest margin under mounting pressure

The all-important bank performance and profitability measure could dip another 2bps.

Heineken will fight for F&N's APB shares

Its counterbid will match or exceed Kindest Place's $55/share offer, predicts DBS.

Noble faces fourth consecutive quarter loss: DBS

2Q12 profit likely declined up to 35% on dismal revenues and margins.

EU deleveraging most likely to impact Singapore

Blame it on their high levels of borrowing from European banks.

Singapore's IP outturns 'notoriously volatile': BBVA

The Euro crisis badly hurt Singapore's industrial production which fell sharply to 4.5%.

Heineken defends its bid for F&N's APB shares

Heineken says the unsolicited offer from Kindest Place Groups is not comparable to its S$5.3b offer to buy the APB shares.

5 communication tips for businesses this National Day

Singapore has made strong progress in 47 years and businesses must know how to keep up.

Noble taps in to Yancoal deal for USD200m profit gain

The Yancoal-Gloucester Coal deal is expected to provide marginal 5% uplift to value.

UOB profit surges 3.6% to S$713m

Thanks to robust ASEAN businesses and gain on investments.

Sembcorp Marine to build five Jurong Espadon-based drillships

The construction contracts secured from Sete Brasil is worth approximately US$4,032.

Hong Leong Finance sues Morgan Stanley

The Singapore-listed firm is accusing Morgan Stanley of deceptively selling investments doomed to failure.