Sembcorp Industries Plans India Unit IPO, Asset Sale

... initial public offering of its Indian power unit and said it plans to raise 500 million Singapore dollars (US$379 million) more selling some other assets. The IPO of Sembcorp Energy India Ltd. will help grow its Indian business, Sembcorp said, adding ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Shares May Open Under Pressure On Thursday

The Singapore stock market moved higher again on Wednesday, one session after it had snapped the two-day winning streak in which it had collected more than 85 points or 2.4 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,515-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Bourse May Open Under Pressure On Tuesday

The Singapore stock market has moved higher in back-to-back trading days, gathering more than 85 points or 2.4 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,490-point plateau although the market may spin its wheels on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)

Singapore’s GIC says Japan must improve corporate governance

"While over 80% of firms listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's First ... advantage of that for bigger market shares and new products. We are encouraged by this as a global investor." GIC was established in 1981 to manage Singapore's foreign reserves. ( read original story ...)

Singapore to impose tax on digital services from 2020

Following Budget 2018, Singapore finance minister Heng Swee Keat has revealed that goods and services tax (GST) will be implemented for digital services from overseas suppliers from 1 January 2020. "We do not expect either to occur every year; it is not a ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Budget 2018: Lowering infrastructure financing costs

This will help lower financing costs while ensuring Singapore does not draw directly on its reserves to fund major spending, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said. Statutory boards and government-owned companies are already using bonds to finance ... ( read original story ...)