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Covid-19
Singapore freezes new ticket sales for VTL flights and buses into Singapore from Dec 23 to Jan 20
The quotas and ticket sales for VTL travel after Jan 20, 2022 will also be temporarily reduced.
December 22, 2021
Broker's Calls
RHB upgrades Sheng Siong to 'buy' on spiked demand from tightened restrictions
RHB analyst Jarick Seet has also upped Sheng Siong’s PATMI for the FY2021 by 14.5%.
May 17, 2021
Covid-19
Singapore tightens local and overseas measures in response to increase in community cases
Singapore will tighten border and community measures from May 1, in response to the rise in community cases.
April 30, 2021
Covid-19
Singapore further tightens border measures with India, reinstates testing for recovered workers in dormitories
Singapore has restricted all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with recent travel history to India from Apr 23, 2359.
April 22, 2021
Results
SIA plunges into 3Q loss of $142 mil as air travel demand 'severely constrained'
SIA's net loss was primarily driven by the weaker operating performance, though partially offset by a tax credit.
February 04, 2021
Covid-19
Singaporeans turn to private jets, 'daycations' as borders remain shut
Demand for yacht charters has shot up by more than 20%, according to One Degree 15 Luxury Yachting at Sentosa Cove.
October 26, 2020
Covid-19
Singapore to expect 'volatile' case numbers as final testings of migrant workers in dorms complete, revises charging policy for outbound travellers
Singapore says the country can expect to see “volatile” case numbers in the coming two weeks as the final batches of workers in dormitories are tested and cleared. It also revises the charging policy for outbound travellers.
August 06, 2020
Travel
Singapore and Malaysia talk travel, but say safety still a priority
“We welcome these travellers and we want to see the resumption of travel – but it has to be done in a safe way,” said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong
June 09, 2020
Results
SATS braces for 60-70% plunge in 4Q profits as Covid-19 storm stalls global air travel
SATS says it is now expecting its profits for the quarter to plunge by approximately 60% to 70% compared to last year. This will correspondingly result in a reduction of up to 25% for the group’s full-year results.
April 30, 2020
Oil & Gas
Oil prices to remain under pressure till 3Q, say analysts
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to bring about lockdowns and destroy demand for transportation fuel, analysts believe that oil prices are likely to remain under pressure for the rest of 1HFY2020.
April 24, 2020