Singapore Informer

Reuters, 25 Jan 2013 Sky-high housing prices. Train breakdowns. Foreigners stealing jobs, and a widening chasm between rich and poor. A by-election in Singapore on Saturday is putting a spotlight on strains and discontent in one of Asia’s wealthiest countries and biggest success stories: the transformation of a post-colonial backwater into an economic powerhouse. The [...]

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SINGAPORE, Aug 1 (Reuters) – Manufacturing activity in Singapore contracted in July after two months of gains as new orders fell, the latest Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) showed on Wednesday. The PMI stood at 49.8 points in July, falling … Full News here – Singapore – Bing News

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SINGAPORE, July 31 (Reuters) – Following are some company-related and market news which could have an impact on the local market. —–MARKET SNAPSHOT @ 0023 GMT —– INSTRUMENT LAST PCT CHG NET CHG S&P 500 1385.3 -0.05% … Full News here – Singapore – Bing News

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Singapore shares reversed its earlier losses by midday to extend gains for the third straight session, led by Chinese developer Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd. The benchmark Straits Times Index gained 0.2 percent to 3,042.54 points by midday. Full News here – Singapore – Bing News

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SINGAPORE Aug 1 (Reuters) – CapitaLand Ltd, Southeast Asia’s largest property developer, said on Wednesday its second-quarter net profit fell 3.3 pe rcent, hurt partly by smaller portfolio gains. CapitaLand, about 40 percent owned by Singapore … Full News here – Singapore – Bing News

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- Thai Beverage obtained a key waiver from the Singapore Exchange on Tuesday that will accelerate its move to become the biggest shareholder of Fraser and Neave Ltd. – CapitaLand Ltd, Southeast Asia’s largest property developer, said on … Full News here – Singapore – Bing News

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SINGAPORE, July 30 (Reuters) – Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX) said it is proposing that members will have to deposit margins on equities trades cleared through its system, as part of a drive to strengthen the city-state’s financial system. Full News here – Singapore – Bing News

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Singapore shares were higher, with Genting Singapore Plc rising more than 4 percent after a recent drop in its stock price on concerns about the casino operator’s upcoming results. The Straits Times Index was up 0.9 percent at 3,025.57 points … Full News here – Singapore – Bing News

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Singapore shares were lower, with palm oil giant Wilmar International Ltd among the biggest decliners after J.P. Morgan cut its target price on the stock by 35 percent, citing a tough outlook due to high soybean costs. The Straits Times Index … Full News here – Singapore – Bing News

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Shares of Sakari Resources Ltd rose to the highest in nearly two weeks after the coal producer posted a 66 percent increase in its second-quarter net profit from the previous three months on the back of lower costs and higher output. Sakari … Full News here – Singapore – Bing News

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SINGAPORE, July 31 (Reuters) – Following are some company-related and market news which could have an impact on the local market. – Singapore beverage and property conglomerate Fraser and Neave said on Monday the proposed privatisation of its … Full News here – Singapore – Bing News

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SINGAPORE, July 30 (Reuters) – Following are some company-related and market news which could have an impact on the local market. —–MARKET SNAPSHOT @ 0029 GMT —– INSTRUMENT LAST PCT CHG NET CHG S&P 500 1385.97 1.91% … Full News here – Singapore – Bing News

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SINGAPORE, July 30 (Reuters) – Asian gasoil margins climbed to a one-week high on Monday as fresh demand emerged from Yemen and Indonesia for the high sulphur grades, traders said. The gasoil crack increased by 11 cents to $ 18.03 a barrel above … Full News here – Singapore – Bing News

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SINGAPORE, July 30 (Reuters) – Following are some company-related and market news which could have an impact on the local market. —–MARKET SNAPSHOT @ 0029 GMT —– INSTRUMENT LAST PCT CHG NET CHG S&P 500 1385.97 1.91% … Full News here – Singapore – Bing News

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CIMB Research raised its target price for Ascott Residence Trust to S$ 1.21 from S$ 1.19 and kept its neutral rating, as it expects the serviced residence owner to report stronger revenues in the second half due to the London Olympics. By 0422 GMT … Full News here – Singapore – Bing News

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