government

Property

Govt measures pull the brakes on accelerating HDB house prices as mortgage rates continue to rise

"The property market is now closer to an inflection point."
There’s no free lunch in economics — it’s who receives and who pays - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Tong's Portfolio

There’s no free lunch in economics — it’s who receives and who pays

The fact is Malaysia is falling behind in terms of attracting foreign direct investments (FDI) in the region.
Singapore to help vulnerable with $1.5 bil plan to ease inflation pain - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Singapore economy

Singapore to help vulnerable with $1.5 bil plan to ease inflation pain

The package will be funded through better-than-expected fiscal revenue in 2021
Additional $1.1 billion in support for businesses hurt by resumption of tighter measures - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Covid-19

Additional $1.1 billion in support for businesses hurt by resumption of tighter measures

The tighter measures, which includes a ban on dining-in, is in effect from July 22 to Aug 18.
Nera Telecommunications sees 33.6% lower group revenue of $22.8 mil in 1Q21 - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Results

Nera Telecommunications sees 33.6% lower group revenue of $22.8 mil in 1Q21

Shares in Neratel closed flat at 17.8 cents on May 18.

Singapore employment growth shrinks 1% y-o-y in April: Monster

SINGAPORE (May 31): Singapore has registered negative employment growth of 1% on-year on the Monster Employment Index (MEI) for the month of April, according to the latest MEI data released by Monster Worldwide.

Broker's Calls

Why it’s too early for property investors to celebrate strong March new home sales

SINGAPORE (April 19): DBS Vickers Securities believes investor euphoria over Singapore’s March new private home sales figures, which was recently reported to have risen 111% to a record 1,780 units –  the highest since property prices peaked in June

Tech

Taser is giving body cameras to any cops who want them

(April 6): Taser International Inc. has become by far the leading US supplier of police body cameras, which departments have rushed to adopt in the years since the shootings in Ferguson, Mo., and elsewhere led to public demands for greater accountability.

ST Electronics security solution gains approval for UK government use

SINGAPORE (Dec 23): ST Electronics says its AgilFence Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) has met the UK Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) standard.
Vittorio Emanuele monument, Italy

Global Economy

After Brexit and Trump, it’s Italy’s turn to keep traders awake

ROME/LONDON (Nov 30): There’s an acrimonious campaign, a vote and then a cliff-hanger result. The routine is all too familiar for bond and currency traders.
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