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Netflix plunges after biggest stumble in streaming era
(July 22): Netflix shocked investors by reporting a drop in US customers and much slower growth overseas, raising fears that the streaming giant is losing momentum just as competitors prepare to pounce.
The shares plunged 11% to about US$323 in pre-mar
July 19, 2019
China Focus
Defiant Xi Jinping says no one can dictate reforms to China
BEIJING (Dec 18): President Xi Jinping said China would stick to its policy agenda, despite pressure from the US and others to allow more competition in its economic system and reduce support for state industry.
December 18, 2018
Broker's Calls
How will Singapore's land transport players respond to Go-Jek's arrival?
SINGAPORE (Dec 5): RHB Research is maintaining “neutral” on ComfortDelGro (CDG) with an unchanged target price of $2.35, which indicates 11% upside plus 5% FY19F yield.
December 05, 2018
Broker's Calls
Ride-hailing rivalry, goodies unlikely to return to 'good old days'
SINGAPORE (Oct 31): DBS Group Research says the competition and level of subsidies seen during the Grab vs Uber era are unlikely to return.
October 31, 2018
Singapore's 139-year-old telecom has plans for millennials
SINGAPORE (July 11): Singapore Telecommunications was around back when the telegraph was still cool. Now the 139-year-old company is experimenting with video games as a way to raise its profile with millennials.
July 11, 2018
In print this week
ComfortDelGro revving up for disruption waves ahead
SINGAPORE (Apr 27): The future of taxis is an important issue for public transport operator ComfortDelGro.
April 27, 2018
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Indonesia says Go-Jek, Grab need to register as transport businesses
JAKARTA (April 2): Ride-hailing companies Go-Jek and Grab must register in Indonesia as transport companies within two months to ensure they meet safety requirements as a public transport provider, Indonesia’s transport minister said on Monday.
April 02, 2018
Singapore Exchange takes on Hong Kong with dual-class shares
(Jan 22): Singapore Exchange said it allow companies with dual-class share structures to list, a month after Hong Kong announced a similar proposal, as competition between markets for technology listings becomes increasingly fierce.
January 22, 2018
Panel survey reveals top 3 HR concerns in Singapore's services industry for 2018
SINGAPORE (Nov 29): Human resources leaders from the services industries are citing competition for talent as their biggest concern for the coming year, according to a survey conducted during a panel discussion today.
November 29, 2017
Broker's Calls
Only one telco could remain relatively unscathed from intensifying competition: OCBC
SINGAPORE (Sept 11): OCBC Investment Research is maintaining its “neutral” stance on Singapore’s telco sector in anticipation of an intensifying competitive landscape with the impending entry of TPG Telecom, the fourth mobile entrant, which expects
September 11, 2017