Articles by Aastha Agnihotri

Singapore's first euro-denominated REIT to raise S$1.39 bln via IPO; listing on Nov 30

Cromwell European Real Estate Investment Trust has filed a prospectus for a 865.7 million euro (S$1.39 billion) listing in Singapore, cutting the size of a previously planned offering.

Nov 16, 2017

StarHub TV launches Asia's first Korean movie channel

StarHub partners with UK's Prudential to launch block-chain trade platform in Singapore

Singapore telco StarHub said it would partner with insurance giant Prudential to launch a blockchain-based digital trade platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Nov 16, 2017

Controlling shareholder bumps up stake in Singapore's Darco Water

Darco Water Technologies said controlling shareholder Robert Stone will raise his stake in the water treatment specialist to 18.1 percent via share placement.

Nov 16, 2017

Changjiang Fertilizer calls EGM to vote on transfer to Catalist board

Changjiang Fertilizer Holdings on Thursday said it would convene an extraordinary general meeting seeking shareholders' approval to transfer its listing from the mainboard to the catalist board of Singapore Exchange.

Nov 16, 2017

CapitaLand expands in Vietnam with S$247 mln residential project

Singapore-listed CapitaLand on Thursday announced its new S$247 million residential project in Ho Chi Minh City as the property developer strengthens its foothold in Vietnam.

Nov 16, 2017

India's Sensex falls 180 points; Metal stocks plunge 4-6%

Indian shares extended fall on Wednesday, weighed down by metal stocks, as trade deficit widened to an almost 3-year high.

Nov 15, 2017

SIA flight to Istanbul turns back to Singapore after suicide attacks at Turkey airport

Singapore Airlines passenger numbers, load factor rise in October

Singapore Airlines (SIA) carried more passengers and filled a higher proportion of its seats in October, but cautioned that the operating landscape remains competitive.

Nov 15, 2017

SGX extends losses to day 4; RHT rallies 10% after Fortis offer

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.16 percent.

Nov 15, 2017

Ichiban Sushi owner RE&S Holdings to list on Catalist on Nov 22

Japanese restaurant group RE&S Holdings, which operates the brand Kuishin Bo, on Wednesday launched its initial public offering (IPO) of 38 million shares at S$0.22 a piece.

Nov 15, 2017

Indian shares fall; Fortis climbs 10% after proposed deal to buy Singapore's RHT Health

Equities in Asia edged lower after weaker crude oil prices took a toll on Wall Street. Index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.16 percent.

Nov 15, 2017

Terrorism claims fewer lives globally in 2016, but spread in the West

The total number of deaths caused by terrorism around the world fell for the second straight year, even as 2016 was recorded the third deadliest year since 2000, according to a global study.

Nov 15, 2017

Cab hailing firm Ryde offers carpool services for school children

Ride-sharing app Ryde is offering carpooling service to school children in an effort to reduce fuel costs.

Nov 15, 2017

Singapore train collides with stationary train leaving 23 injured

At least 23 people were injured when Singapore's mass-rapid rail system suffered a collision when a train operated by SMRT Corp hit another stationary one on Wednesday.

Nov 15, 2017

SGX falls for fourth day; RHT Health Trust rallies 12% after Fortis offer

Singapore stocks fell for a fourth session on Wednesday, tracking weakness in other Asian equities after weaker crude oil prices took a toll on Wall Street.

Nov 15, 2017

Olam International Q1 net profit surges more than 200 percent

Olam International Q3 profit rises as edible nuts business grows

Olam International on Wednesday said net profit rose 17.5 percent in the third quarter due to strong volume growth and improved operational performance across most segments .

Nov 15, 2017

SingPost Q2 profit falls on absence of one-off gain, costs spike

Singapore Post, which provides domestic and international postal services, reported a 9.5 percent drop in second-quarter profit due to lower domestic mail revenue, higher costs and lack of one-off gains.

Nov 15, 2017

Alliance Mineral requests trading halt pending announcement

Alliance Mineral Assets, an explorer and excavator of minerals, on Wednesday requested for a trading halt pending the release of an announcement.

Nov 15, 2017

India's Fortis proposes to buy RHT Health Trust for S$966 mln; shares jump 12%

Singapore-listed health care company RHT Health Trust on Wednesday said India's Fortis Healthcare proposed to buy the entire asset portfolio of the firm for 46.5 billion Indian rupees (S$965.95 million).

Nov 15, 2017

Noble Group in talks with "various stakeholders" to address financial woes

Noble Group on Wednesday said it was in preliminary talks with "various stakeholders" to address the company's deteriorating financial position.

Nov 15, 2017

Indian shares drift lower as rate cut hopes fade

Indian shares extended fall on Tuesday, tracking lackluster Asian equities and amidst reduced chances of a rate cut by the central bank after retail inflation quickened to a seven-month high.

Nov 14, 2017

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