cost management

Offshore & Marine

Interra Resources enjoys topline lift from higher oil prices; cost control remains key

Commodity producers like Interra Resources have to accept market prices for their production, but they do have a bigger control over their own costs, and that is what CEO Marcel Tjia is focused very much on.

Survey finds 'serious disconnect' on perceived value of workplace benefits in Singapore

SINGAPORE (Nov 15): The majority of Singapore’s workforce is less than satisfied with their workplace benefits, contrary to what employers might think.

Broker's Calls

What’s next for UG Healthcare after a disappointing FY17

SINGAPORE (Sept 4): Maybank Kim Eng Research is maintaining its “sell” call on UG Healthcare Corporation with a 16% lower price target of 21 cents while noting weak cost management and a weaker ability to pass on additional costs.

Results

Avi-Tech posts 6.4% rise in 2Q earnings to $1.8 mil on revenue growth

SINGAPORE (Feb 8): Avi-Tech Electronics reported earnings of $1.79 million for the second quarter ended 31 Dec, up 6.4% from $1.68 million a year ago on higher revenue.

Broker's Calls

Why SGX can only hope for market volatility to return

SINGAPORE (Oct 20): CIMB Securities is keeping its “reduce” call on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) with a lower target price of $7.04 from $7.24 previously, in view of low market volumes as global macroeconomic concerns weigh on investor sentiment.
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