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Economy
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Steady domestic demand to continue driving Singapore’s growth in 2017
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is forecasting a higher gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 2.7% for Singapore this year,...
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5 reasons why Moody’s has downgraded China for the first time in nearly 30 years
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...
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Can the strength of the ringgit be sustained?
The Malaysian ringgit is turning out to be the best-performing currency in the region, so far this year. This is a sharp reversal of its...
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After years of stagnant growth, things are looking up for Singapore’s tourism sector again
Following recent years of relatively stagnant performance, tourism arrivals in Singapore are expected to finally see an uptick on the back of a surge in...
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Singapore’s property market to benefit from population & economic growth ahead
Singapore’s property market is expected to benefit from a number of government policy changes that have recently begun to take effect, according to recent research...
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4 bumps the UK will have to face now that May has triggered Article 50
Even with the official commencement of the Brexit process – as finalised by Prime Minister Theresa May’s signature on the letter to trigger Article 50...
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Will office property rents bottom in 2017?
The prospect of interest rate hikes by the Fed used to spark panic among investors. This was due to the widely-held view that a receding...
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Economists raise Singapore growth forecast for 2017: MAS survey
Economists have raised their forecasts for Singapore’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2017, according to a survey by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)...
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Why the USD will go on rising
The US Dollar Index is down a good 3%, to 99.9 on January 25 from a high of 103.3 on Dec 28. The main reason...
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3 important things to consider when investing in 2017
Happy new year, everyone! When we look back at 2016, we can see that it was a pretty eventful year for investors. Amid a slowing...
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How to open a brokerage account in Singapore (and choose the right broker)
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How to buy shares in Malaysia (and open a Malaysian brokerage account)
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How to start investing in Singapore: A practical guide for beginners (updated 2019)
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5 reasons why you should attend annual general meetings if you’re an investor
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How to buy U.S. shares in Singapore (and open a U.S. brokerage account)
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Top 5 Malaysian REITs that made you money if you invested from their IPOs (updated 2019)
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An open letter to our readers who want to win the game of stocks
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Why we will be rejecting ARA Asset Management’s privatization offer of $1.78 per share
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Top 10 Singapore REITs that made you money if you invested from their IPOs (updated 2019)
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30 years from now: how much your lifestyle will cost in 2047
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4 reasons why property may not be the best asset for retirement
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5 Important Factors You Need to Consider Before You Invest in Any REIT
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6 ways to reduce your monthly expenses… without compromising on your lifestyle
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