How Japan Is Intending To Grow Its Economy Again and What It Means For Singapore

6 Jan 2015 - The Motley Fool Singapore
It’s only been a short while since Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe managed a comfortable win in snap elections held last month. But, Abe has already been busy and has come out with new policies to revitalize Japan’s recession-hit economy. More specifically, Abe has released a fresh stimulus package ...
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Why I Love To Invest

16 Dec 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
One of the greatest lessons I learnt about money was something that I discovered purely by chance as a young schoolboy. It is something that has guided me throughout my adult life. From an early age, I recognised the importance of properly allocating the pocket money that I had been given. Admittedly, ...
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The Three Numbers That Elevate Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust

11 Dec 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
From a standing start with just eight properties worth around S$600m in 2002, Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (SGX: A17U) has grown into a real-estate titan with 104 properties to its name. The company, which is often referred to simply as A-REIT, was recently promoted to the top-flight of the ...
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Will The Sun Rise Again In The Land Of The Rising Sun?

4 Dec 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
Just when you thought that it was safe to pronounce the dawning of a new era for the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan unexpectedly slips back into recession. But despite the obvious disappointment for both Japan and the rest of us, the country is still ranked the fourth-largest economy in the world. It ...
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Highlights & Changes in the MSCI Singapore Small Cap Index

26 Nov 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
Effective today, there will be one change to the MSCI Singapore Index (SiMSCI) and four changes to the MSCI Singapore Small Cap Index. The MSCI Singapore Small Cap Index includes small cap securities with a market capitalisation below that of the companies in the MSCI Singapore Index. There are currently ...
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Mapletree Logistics Trust acquires $25.2m Smart Logistics Centre in Korea

25 Nov 2014 - Singapore Business Review
It is the firm’s 10th warehouse in the country. Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT) continued on its acquisition growth path with the acquisition of Smart Logistics Centre in Korea for KRW21.bbn (S$25.2m). According to DBS, the target property is a freehold three-storey Grade A dry ramp-up warehouse located ...
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Could Slowing China Growth Hit China-Related REITs?

11 Nov 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
The Chinese economy, the second largest in the world, grew at an annualised rate of 7.3% in the third quarter. This slowing economic growth in China has prompted worries about the risks facing the country. However, it is important to remember, that even at this level of growth, whilst slower than previous ...
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Could Abenomics Boost Value At Saizen REIT?

9 Nov 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
The Singapore Stock Exchange is home to a handful of companies with business in Japan. In fact, eight have a market capitalisation of more than S$100m and report more than one fifth of their revenues from The Land of the Rising Sun. Japan suffered two decades of suspended animation, which prompted Prime ...
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What Investors Need to Know About Mapletree Commercial Trust’s Latest Earnings

26 Oct 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
Mapletree Commercial Trust (SGX: N2IU), otherwise known as MCT, released its second quarter results on Friday. In its portfolio, the real estate investment trust has commercial and retail assets such as VivoCity, Bank of America Merrill Lynch HarbourFront, PSA Building, and Mapletree Anson. Mapletree ...
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Headwinds await Mapletree Logistics Trust despite impressive 2Q performance

23 Oct 2014 - Singapore Business Review
The pace of growth will likely moderate. Mapletree Logistics Trust reported an impressive set of results for the third quarter. Its gross revenue grew 5.8% year-on-year to $81.5m, while its distribution per unit grew 3.3% to 1.88 cents. However, OCBC cautions that the near-term outlook will be challenging ...
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