RHB names its S-Reit top picks on softer interest cost pressures, minimal tariff impact

RHB names its S-Reit top picks on softer interest cost pressures, minimal tariff impact

[SINGAPORE] RHB analysts maintained their “overweight” call on Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) amid “softer interest cost pressures” – particularly for Singapore-centric Reits.  This comes as most S-Reits under RHB’s coverage report lower overall interest costs, as “sharp falls” in domestic rates have benefited interest costs, said RHB analyst Vijay Natarajan in a Tuesday…

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Hong Kong dollar funding cost drops in FX intervention aftermath

Hong Kong dollar funding cost drops in FX intervention aftermath

Hibor extended its drop as it fell below 1% on Tuesday (May 20) for the first time since 2022 Published Tue, May 20, 2025 · 03:23 PM [HONG KONG] Hong Kong’s key interbank borrowing cost slumped following foreign-exchange intervention by the city’s authorities, fuelling bearish bets against the local dollar. The one-month Hong Kong interbank…

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Japan mulls taxing small parcels as Shein, Temu expand

Japan mulls taxing small parcels as Shein, Temu expand

Published Tue, May 20, 2025 · 01:02 PM [TOKYO] Japan is mulling a review of tax exemptions for small parcels including those shipped from China, joining a slew of governments stepping up scrutiny over a duty-free channel used by Shein and PDD Holdings’ Temu. A government tax experts group last week discussed problems related to…

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China EV battery giant CATL’s Hong Kong IPO positive for mainland listings: Morningstar

China EV battery giant CATL’s Hong Kong IPO positive for mainland listings: Morningstar

[SINGAPORE] Chinese electric vehicle battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) seemed poised for a winning start in its Hong Kong IPO (initial public offering) on Tuesday (May 20). In the world’s largest listing this year, CATL shares jumped in its Hong Kong trading debut, raising HK$35.7 billion (S$5.9 billion) despite being blacklisted by…

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China’s central bank cuts two key rates to historic lows

China’s central bank cuts two key rates to historic lows

[BEIJING] China’s central bank on Tuesday (May 20) cut two key interest rates to historic lows, as Beijing battles to stimulate its economy amid see-saw trade tensions with the US. Beijing and Washington have been locked in a bruising trade war, but last week agreed to slash sweeping tariffs on each other’s goods for 90…

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