Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Apr 5)

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Singapore-listed semiconductor players expect minimal impact from Taiwan earthquake

SINGAPORE-LISTED semiconductor companies appear insulated from the impact that Wednesday’s (Apr 3) earthquake in Taiwan could have on the broader supply chain.

Charge+ partners ChargeSini to form largest Singapore-Malaysia EV charging network

SINGAPORE’S Charge+ and Malaysia’s ChargeSini have signed a roaming agreement that gives electric vehicle drivers access to both companies’ charging networks.

OCBC cuts 2022 financed emissions in six ‘dirty’ sectors

OCBC’s financed emissions for six high-carbon emitting sectors in 2022 have declined, said its 2023 sustainability report released on Friday (Apr 5).

Singapore retail sales up 8.4% in February from Chinese New Year festivities

SINGAPORE’S retail sales grew 8.4 per cent year on year in February, extending the 1.6 per cent growth posted in the month before. The increment was boosted by receipts from Chinese New Year festivities.

Bearish outlook, conservative targets prompt spike in Seatrium’s short interest

A COMBINATION of deeper full-year losses, fairly conservative financial targets, as well as a bearish and uncertain sector outlook has led to a spike in the short interest levels of Seatrium. 

SINGAPORE’S retail sales grew 8.4 per cent year on year in February, extending the 1.6 per cent growth posted in the month before. The increment was boosted by receipts from Chinese New Year festivities.

Singapore shares end Friday in the red; STI falls 0.5%

SINGAPORE stocks closed lower on Friday, tracking falls in most regional markets. The benchmark Straits Times Index retreated 0.5 per cent or 16.75 points to 3,218.26.