Singapore Stocks Investing

Should Investors Buy Keppel Stock? Why a 59% Profit Drop May Not Tell the Whole Story

SG Stocks Investing / July 31, 2026

At first glance, Keppel’s latest earnings looked disappointing. The company reported a 59% decline in first-half net profit, sending its shares lower as investors reacted to the headline figure. But seasoned investors know that earnings releases often tell two stories. The first is the number printed in the income statement. The second—and often more important—is

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Who Can Really Afford a Million-Dollar HDB Flat? The Numbers Tell a Different Story

SG Stocks Investing / July 30, 2026

For many Singaporeans, the phrase “million-dollar HDB flat” immediately raises concerns about affordability. How can a public housing flat cost more than S$1 million? Who is buying these homes? Are ordinary Singaporeans being priced out? The answers are more nuanced than the headline price suggests. While a S$1 million resale flat undoubtedly represents the upper

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The Semiconductor Boom Is Reshaping Asia’s Economy – Can It Last?

SG Stocks Investing / July 29, 2026

South Korea’s recent interest rate hike tells an important story about inflation and monetary policy. But beneath that decision lies a far bigger economic transformation—one driven by semiconductors. The Bank of Korea cited stronger-than-expected economic growth as one reason for tightening monetary policy. Much of that strength stems from a surge in semiconductor exports, fuelled

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Should Investors Buy Singapore Construction Stocks? Infrastructure Boom Creates New Opportunities

SG Stocks Investing / July 28, 2026

Singapore’s construction sector is enjoying a resurgence that few investors could have predicted just a few years ago. After years of pandemic-related disruptions and supply chain challenges, the industry has re-emerged as one of the country’s fastest-growing economic sectors. The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) expects between S$47 billion and S$53 billion in construction demand

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Should You Invest in Singapore’s New 20-Year Green Bond? Here’s What Investors Need to Know

SG Stocks Investing / July 27, 2026

Singapore’s latest sovereign green bond isn’t just another government debt issuance—it marks the country’s first 20-year Green Singapore Government Security (Infrastructure), giving investors a rare opportunity to lock in government-backed income for two decades. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) priced the bond at a 2.4% yield, attracting strong institutional demand and allocating S$50 million

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Should Investors Buy Keppel DC REIT? AI Demand Could Be Creating Another Growth Story

SG Stocks Investing / July 26, 2026

Artificial intelligence has transformed data centres from a niche real estate asset into one of the world’s most sought-after infrastructure investments. As cloud providers race to expand computing capacity and AI workloads become increasingly resource-intensive, landlords that own high-quality data centres are finding themselves in an enviable position: rising demand, improving rental rates and tenants

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Should Investors Buy SingPost Stock? Government Talks Could Be a Game-Changer

SG Stocks Investing / July 25, 2026

For years, SingPost has looked like a company caught between two worlds. On one side sits a declining postal business weighed down by falling mail volumes and rising operating costs. On the other is a valuable portfolio of property assets, a sizeable cash pile and a trusted national brand that still plays an essential role

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US SDRs: Should Singapore Investors Invest or Buy Directly on US Exchanges?

SG Stocks Investing / July 24, 2026

For years, Singapore investors wanting a slice of Apple, Nvidia or Microsoft had little choice but to stay awake until midnight and trade directly on the Nasdaq or New York Stock Exchange. Now, Singapore has changed the game. The launch of US Singapore Depository Receipts (US SDRs) means investors can buy selected US-listed companies through

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Asia’s New Interest Rate Cycle: What South Korea’s Rate Hike Means for Singapore Investors

SG Stocks Investing / July 23, 2026

When the Bank of Korea (BOK) raised its benchmark interest rate to 2.75 per cent, headlines naturally focused on South Korea. The move marked the country’s first rate increase in three-and-a-half years, reflecting stronger economic growth, persistent inflation and a weakening Korean won. Yet the significance of the decision extends far beyond Seoul. For investors

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Singapore’s Hidden Gold Supply Chain: The Billion-Dollar Business Most Investors Never See

SG Stocks Investing / July 22, 2026

When investors think about gold, they usually picture bullion bars locked away in vaults or displayed behind glass counters in jewellery shops. Few realise that before a gold bar reaches an investor’s safe, it passes through a sophisticated network of recyclers, pawnbrokers, refiners, logistics firms, bullion dealers and financial institutions. This largely invisible ecosystem has

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