outlook

China Focus

5 reasons why Moody’s has downgraded China for the first time in 28 years

SINGAPORE (May 24): For the first time since 1989, Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded China’s long-term local currency and foreign currency issuer ratings to “A1” from “Aa3”, on expectations that the republic’s financial strength will

Fitch downgrades Singapore telco outlook to ‘negative’ on rising competition

SINGAPORE/SYDNEY​ (​​April 5​): Aggressive bidding in Singapore's April 2017 spectrum auction is a clear indication of rising telecom competition, says Fitch Ratings.

7 sectors that could see robust hiring activity this year, according to Hays

SINGAPORE (Feb 21): 71% of Singapore’s workforce say they would leave their current jobs for a better salary or benefit package, putting the city state at the top spot in Asia for citing ‘salary or benefit package’ as the main reason for seeking a n
Manila by Bloomberg

Asian markets to gain a steady foothold in an uncertain 2017

SINGAPORE (Jan 13): With the US and China displaying steady growth momentum and the continued recovery of Asian exports, Oxford Economics thinks 2017 has started on a positive note – and bodes especially well for Asia’s small open economies that rely

Broker's Calls

Warning lights flash over SIA Engineering’s outlook

SINGAPORE (Nov 2): Market watchers got a shock on Tuesday after SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) announced a dividend payout of 4 cents for 1HFY17, down from the 6 cents a year ago.

Broker's Calls

Outlook ‘stable’ but ‘unexciting’ for UOB

SINGAPORE (July 29): OCBC and RHB are maintaining their “hold” and “neutral” calls on United Overseas Bank (UOB) with a target prices of $19.61 and $18.85 respectively.
Singapore CBD street scene

Slowing growth and inflation in Singapore to prompt further policy easing: Credit Suisse

SINGAPORE (May 10): Credit Suisse economist Michael Wan sees another round of policy easing by the Monetary Authority of Singapore by next year on expectations that inflation in the city state will weaken below the government’s forecast range of 0.5%-1.
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