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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
May 24, 2017
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.
April 05, 2017
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
February 21, 2017
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
January 13, 2017
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.
November 02, 2016
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.
July 29, 2016
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.
May 10, 2016