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Cosco’s new orders to yield low to mid-single digit gross margins
Excluding the four options, the new contract will lift Cosco’s YTD new orders to US$305m.
Cosco’s new orders to yield low to mid-single digit gross margins
Excluding the four options, the new contract will lift Cosco’s YTD new orders to US$305m.
UOB's soaring credit costs drag its growth
But the bank's strong net interest income was spurred by an upturn in margins.
Standard Chartered Bank posts record income of US$2b in FY11
Thanks to its consumer and wholesale banking business which accounted for 42% and 58% of the income, consecutively.
Which sectors saw the steepest DC rate drops?
Development charges for sectors 100, 103 and 104 has been reduced 14.3% due to flagging bid prices.
Why Singapore businesses need to put Asia first
Before long Asia will shed its role as a low cost production source and mature into a lucrative market.
Stiffer competition to pester Noble Group
This plus a greater aversion to risk will counter its rebound momentum, says DBS.
City Developments' net profit up 2% to $798.6m in 2011
The group sold a total of 1,818 residential units valued at a whopping $1.76 billion last year.
Yanlord Land’s revenue up 21.7% in FY2011
The company’s revenue surged by almost 400% in 4Q11 alone.
Singaporean REITS rule in cross-border acquistions
S-REITS proved attractive to overseas investors but not to domestic ones which comprise only a third of the total shares as of Q411.
Some Asian corporates seen to default in 2012
Rated Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) non-financial corporates showed no defaults in 2011 compared to 2 in 2010; what’s the score in 2012?
Asian companies most keen to invest in Europe
The ongoing crisis in the eurozone is presenting more opportunities for M&A, but this time it is from East to West, a survey show.
100 economists calling for allowing of capital controls in Asia
Move could be a disaster for Singapore which relies on free and open trade.
Chart of the day: Oil price hikes in Asian countries
Oil prices in Singapore rose by 12% in February compared to a year ago, tracking a weak trend in Asia.
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Wed Feb 29, 2012
The Singapore dollar was up 1.2478 Tuesday night.
Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Wed Feb 29, 2012
Nikkei started strong and US markets closed higher overnight.
Seadrill eyeing Singapore rigbuilders for drillship contracts
New orders from the offshore drilling giant are likely to be awarded to local shipyards, says DBS.
Golden Agri-Resources: Small earnings despite big bounty
Its agressive expansion won't translate to booming profits due to rising costs, says DBS.
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