Forbes Asia’s inaugural “Best Over A Billion” list highlights the 200 top-performing listed companies across Asia with sales of US$1 billion or more. In the 2019 edition, just released at the end of August, eight Singapore-listed companies were featured. They were chosen based on many factors, including their average five-year revenues, operating income growth, return on capital, and projected growth over the next one to two years. A recent report by the Singapore Exchange highlighted the dividend yields of those billion-dollar companies. Here’s a look at the top five stocks (yields as of 30 August 2019). Slurping up the tasty yields The three big Singapore banks made the top of the list. The best-yielding stock is none other than Singapore’s largest bank, DB

Mapletree Industrial Trust (MIT) is a REIT with a portfolio of 87 industrial properties in Singapore and a 40% stake in 14 data centres in the U.S. (through a joint venture with Mapletree Investments). The properties in Singapore include hi-tech buildings, flatted factories, business park buildings, stack-up/ramp-up buildings, and light industrial buildings. As at 31 March 2019, MIT’s total assets under management was S$4.8 billion. Here are eight things I learned from the 2019 Mapletree Industrial Trust AGM: 1. Gross revenue grew 3.5% year-on-year to S$376.1 million in 2019 and net property income (NPI) grew 3.7% y-o-y to S$287.8 million. This was mainly driven by new revenue contributions from development projects, HP Phase Two and Mapletree Sunview; the acquisition of 18 Ta

Planning for one’s retirement can be a major challenge, as there are so many aspects to take care of. Aside from setting aside enough savings as a buffer against financial calamities or family emergencies, it’s also important to build up a strong and resilient investment portfolio that can provide both steady growth and a stream of passive income. This is where proper due diligence plays a key role in determining which companies investors include in their retirement portfolios. Necessary characteristics include a great track record of handling crises and emerging unscathed, along with a history of growing dividends. So, here are four well-run companies that deserve a place in investors’ retirement portfolios. 1. Venture Corporation Limited Venture Corporation Limited (SG

Listed in 2010, Mapletree Industrial Trust (MIT) owns a portfolio of 87 industrial properties in Singapore. It also owns a 40% stake in Mapletree Redwood Data Centre Trust (MRDCT), which owns 14 data centres located across the United States. As of 25 July 2019, MIT is worth S$4.6 billion in market capitalisation. In this article, I’ll cover MIT’s recent developments, latest annual results, and stock valuation. Here are 15 things to know about MIT before you invest: 1. As at 31 March 2019, MIT’s portfolio comprised 101 properties worth S$4.77 billion. Since 2012, portfolio value has grown at an annualised rate of 8.5%. Source: Mapletree Industrial Trust annual reports 2. Revenue grew 3.5% year-on-year to S$376.1 million and distributable income grew 7.4% year-on-year to

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