Articles by Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena

Singapore household spending to grow 6.5% yearly until 2022

BMI Research believes that Singapore household spending will rise in the next few years on the back of the increasing proportion of non-essential expenses such as leisure and recreation costs.

Feb 5, 2018

Singapore's DBS among banks in bid to buy Barclays' Asian wealth unit

Why DBS's new climate policy seems ironic

Market Forces reported that DBS's new climate policy seems to change nothing about its involvement with existing coal projects.

Feb 5, 2018

FILE PHOTO: A man looks at a Singapore Airlines (SIA) signage outside an SIA service center in Singapore February 10, 2016.

Will Singapore Airlines report skyrocketing net profit?

Analysts at UOB KayHian projects Singapore Airlines to report a strong net profit growth in the recently concluded quarter, thanks to the parent airline and SIA Cargo.

Feb 3, 2018

Singapore's oBike pedals its way to Indonesia

Singapore's own oBike adds Indonesia to the list of its markets, offering bike-sharing services in Bandung City, and several parts of Bali.

Feb 2, 2018

SIA Engineering to reap benefits from increased engine repair demand in Asia

The increased demand for engine checks seem to paint a vibrant picture for SIA Engineering Company this year.

Feb 2, 2018

How will new HDB regulation affect renters and flat owners?

The Housing and Development Board's new regulations may affect flat owners renting out living quarters above HDB commercial spaces, ERA said.

Feb 2, 2018

Keppel's offshore business sinks into doldrums

While Keppel's biggest drag seems to be its offshore and marine segment, the Singapore conglomerate could depend on its infrastructure and investments business for growth.

Jan 31, 2018

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What opportunities does the Belt and Road Initiative present Singapore?

Knight Frank's New Frontiers: The 2018 report discusses Singapore's role in China's Belt and Road Initiative and how it can foster greater bilateral ties between the two countries.

Jan 31, 2018

Singapore clocks its best manufacturing performance since 2010

Economists at UOB said Singapore's manufacturing performance in 2017 has risen to new heights, thanks to the still-strong external demand for semiconductor exports.

Jan 30, 2018

Singapore to launch blockchain technology for interbank payments

MAS: First issuance of Singapore Savings Bond in 2018 lures investors

For the first time since it was first introduced, the Singapore Savings Bond has been over-subscribed, with over 6,300 investors submitting their applications.

Jan 30, 2018

M1's iPhone X reception disappoints, leads to lower handset sales

The lacklustre iPhone X reception has contributed to the lower handset sales and subsidies for Singapore telco M1.

Jan 29, 2018

Singapore's e-commerce market to increase S$7.46 billion by 2025

Are consumers satisfied with Singapore's current property market?

The overall property sentiment in Singapore improved in the latter part of 2017, and PropertyGuru expects consumers to be optimistic about the market this year.

Jan 29, 2018

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

Labour conditions to boost Singapore's core inflation for 2018

Economists at UOB Global Economics and Markets Research expect Singapore inflation to trend higher this year due to the improving labour market conditions.

Jan 24, 2018

oBike, Grab to promote urban cycling for Singapore commuters

oBike announced a partnership with ride-hailing platform Grab to advocate for urban cycling amongst Singapore commuters.

Jan 23, 2018

Will Uber be ComfortDelGro's growth driver?

Amidst the lacklustre outlook for its Singapore taxi segment, ComfortDelGro's partnership with Uber is expected to boost the transport group's profits by up to 5 percent.

Jan 23, 2018

ST Engineering's electronics arm books S$2.24b contracts in 2017

Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering)'s electronics arm managed to end the year with a bang with S$2.24 billion worth of new orders for 2017.

Jan 22, 2018

Singtel unveils tear-jerking short film for Chinese New Year

In celebration of the Chinese New Year, telco giant Singtel released a short film entitled Mr Lim's Reunion Dinner to encourage Singaporeans to strengthen their family ties.

Jan 22, 2018

ASEAN gives Beijing a pass on South China Sea dispute, cites 'improving cooperation'

What challenges lie ahead of Singapore as it takes the helm of ASEAN?

As Singapore takes the chairmanship of ASEAN, it will face challenges that could compromise its ties China and with other ASEAN peers.

Jan 19, 2018

Is Singapore losing its reputation for being the start-ups mecca?

Despite its reputation as a tech hub in Asia, Singapore seems to be a bad place for nascent start-ups due to its lack of good IT developers and high costs.

Jan 19, 2018

Is there hope for Singapore Press Holdings' media business?

While Singapore Press Holdings' media business continues to be weak, there are two things that spur hope for the segment: improving retail ad spends and the recent en bloc fever.

Jan 18, 2018

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