Singapore Wrap Wednesday
Today's notable stories
Earnings
Big-car COE premium rises; commercial vehicles' slumps
The COE (Certificate of Entitlement) premium for big cars rose while that for motorcycles climbed to yet another record high in the latest bidding exercise. Commercial vehicles' COE premium slumped 17 per cent.
Ascendas launches S$333m fund to invest in China business parks
Ascendas has launched its Ascendas China Business Parks Fund 4 (ACBPF 4) - worth some S$333 million - to invest in a portfolio of premium business park assets in Shanghai, Suzhou and Xi'an.
Noble Group
IDA's HetNet trials in Jurong Lake District to kick off in Q3
As part of Singapore's Smart Nation push, the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) will launch its HetNet (heterogeneous network) trials in the Jurong Lake District in the third quarter of this year.
Singapore: Blue chips weaken, penny interest continues to dwindle
The Straits Times Index (STI) fell 12.37 points to 3,496.24 on Wednesday, dragged lower by expectations of weakness ahead on Wall Street which came after European markets opened in the red and Hong Kong gave up most of its morning gains.
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International
Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal
When US diplomats visit China, meal choices are about more than taste buds
China’s first-quarter industrial profits rise at slower pace
Laid-back vibe, stunning beaches, rich cuisine and low cost of living lure more expat retirees to Malaysia
Vietnam tycoon appeals against US$27 billion fraud death sentence
US announces new restrictions on firearm exports