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Daily Briefing: Can StarHub's broadband services grow again?; Buyers and developers turn attention to River Valley

Daily Briefing: Can StarHub's broadband services grow again?; Buyers and developers turn attention to River Valley

And here are the three cheapest car insurance policies this year.

From the Motley Fool Singapore:

StarHub Ltd (SGX: CC3) reported its 2017 second quarter results earlier this month.

For the reporting quarter, StarHub generated $542.6 million in service revenue, a figure that was 2% lower compared to a year ago. StarHub derives its service revenue from four business segments: mobile services, pay TV services, enterprise fixed services, and broadband services. Three out of the four segments reported revenue declines.

Let’s take a closer look at StarHub management’s view of the broadband services business segment.

Read more here.

From PropertyGuru via Yahoo!:

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Move over Marina Bay and Sentosa Cove because there is a growing number of luxury home buyers in Singapore who are turning their attention to the River Valley area in District 9, particularly the Robertson Quay stretch.

Already an established residential enclave with several exclusive projects such as Martin Place Residences, Rivergate and Martin 38, its proximity to the Central Business District (CBD) in Raffles Place and the Orchard Road shopping belt makes it a much sought-after address among high-income expatriates.

Over the years, this has led to greater vibrancy in the area with new shops, cafés and restaurants offering alfresco dining and boutique hotels.

Read more here.

From Money Smart via Yahoo!:

Getting a car in Singapore is a bit like having a fancy dinner. No matter how much you’re mentally prepared to spend money, when you see prices on the menu you’re still a little shocked at how much you must pay. That’s usually when your eyes scan for the cheapest thing on the menu and you order that, hoping no one questions your decision.

In Singapore, we’re a little like that when it comes to car insurance. After all, when you’ve just spent so much on the vehicle itself, just getting the cheapest car insurance should be fine, right?

Read more here.



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