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2021-07-13 12:18:41 Three roads to 'alpha' and the simple beta route to wealth accumulation

How can investors go about trying to beat the beta? It's not easy, but here are the three most common ways.

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2021-07-13 11:30:09 Temasek posts 24.5% one-year return; posts record investments and divestments

Temasek reported that its net portfolio value grew to S$381 billion from S$306 billion in the previous fiscal year on a Sing-dollar conversion basis.

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2021-07-13 05:30:02 Singapore office landlords embrace flexibility and tech as they spruce up properties

How are developers and Reits responding to the hybrid-work shift? Diverse leasing options, sensor tech for fresh air, and tie-ups with co-working players are among the changes.

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Facelifts for office buildings: To woo tenants, some landlords are also refreshing their properties and tweaking layouts.
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2021-07-13 03:25:14 July 13 morning round-up:

1. Q2 GDP may dip from Q1 but recovery still on track: economists
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2. Sembmarine warns of deeper-than-expected losses for H1
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3. Hospitality Reits could register higher RevPAR in Q2, with recovery in 2022
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4. Firms caught in ransomware should resist paying up: Cyber Security Agency of Singapore
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5. Oil palm planters to benefit from easing of India, Indonesia rules
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6. Is luxury property Eden the last of its kind?
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2021-07-12 13:00:05 July 12 evening round-up:

1. Lion Global, OCBC Securities to list China-focused ETF on SGX in August
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2. Could an en bloc lottery ticket be found in a parking lot?
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3. Hyflux winding up hearing adjourned after intervention by Utico
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4. World's billionaire factory shudders as China cracks down
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5. Singapore to strengthen collaboration with China's Greater Bay Area: Ong Ye Kung
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6. MAS launches global challenge to promote AI adoption in financial sector
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2021-07-12 09:00:01 Commentary: Impermanent residency

While striking a balance between economic growth and community cohesiveness, immigration policy should consider if the applicant truly calls Singapore home.

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2021-07-12 06:00:01 Temasek's S$13 billion funding of leading Singapore corporates aligned with its long-term horizon: analysts

The restructuring among Temasek's portfolio companies indicates a clear intent to position the firms to "better compete on the global stage", said Phillip Securities Research.

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2021-07-12 03:18:09 July 12 morning round-up:

1. Temasek funding of Singapore's sector giants fits long term horizon: analysts
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2. Maritime companies bet on startups in Singapore's budding hub
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3. Value-unlocking a key market theme in H1 2021 #mark2market
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4. Bond funds as safe haven for 4% return? Morningstar study flags hidden risks
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5. All eyes on Phuket sandbox, but questions remain over Asean tourism recovery
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6. Commentary: Impermanent residency
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2021-07-11 11:00:01 FIT TO LEAD: Pushing himself to new limits: FutureMap's Parag Khanna

FutureMap founder Parag Khanna, 43, takes up the challenge of barefoot running, swim training, heavy lifting, and finds time to up his game at his favourite sport - tennis.

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2021-07-11 08:00:04 In case you missed it:

1. Can AirAsia succeed where Gojek lagged in Thailand?

2. Investors may adjust China risk appetite after Didi crackdown

3. Razer's Tan Min-Liang latest digital economy entrepreneur to scoop up a Good Class Bungalow

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