Stock Market Research with Singapore Views

Updated 8.9.2021

Fundamental Portfolio Research on companies that trade on the Singapore Stock Exchange. These Dividend Paying Stocks will help you diversify your portfolio. Singapore’s economy is booming and companies are relocating there to be part of the rapidly growing economy.

Sector: Industrials: YZJ Shipbldg SGD (BS6 / YAZG.SI)

The Company was incorporated in Singapore on 21 December 2005 under the name Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Pte. Ltd and adopted its present name on 15 March 2007. The Group produces a range of commercial vessels, including mini bulk carriers, bulk carriers, multi-purpose cargo vessels, containerships, chemical tankers, offshore supply vessels, rescue and salvage vessels and lifting vessels. The Group operates two yards, through its subsidiaries, JYS (the “Old Yard”) and JNYS (the “New Yard”). The Group’s Old Yard is located in Jiangyin city. The yard spans about 800 m of deep-water coastline and covers an area of about 200,000 square meters (excluding the coastal area). The Group’s New Yard is located in Jingjiang city. The yard has 1,940 m of deep-water coastline, production area of 1,508,857 square meters, a drydock that can accommodate two 100,000 dwt vessels and two half 100,000 dwt vessels at one time.

Sector: Financials: UOB (U11 / UOBH.SI)

The Bank was incorporated as a public company under the name of United Chinese Bank Limited in 1935. The present name United Overseas Bank Limited was adopted in 1965. It was officially quoted on 20 July 1970 on the then Stock Exchange of Malaysia and Singapore, a predecessor of the Singapore Exchange Trading Securities Limited. Over the past 71 years, UOB has grown with Singapore. Through a series of acquisitions, it is now a leading bank in Singapore with banking subsidiaries in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. Today, the UOB Group has a network of 502 offices in 18 countries and territories in Asia-Pacific, Western Europe and North America. Besides Far Eastern Bank in Singapore, UOB’s banking subsidiaries include United Overseas Bank (Malaysia), United Overseas Bank (Thai), PT Bank UOB Indonesia, PT Bank Buana Indonesia and United Overseas Bank Philippines. UOB provides a wide range of financial services through its global network of branches/offices and subsidiaries/associates: personal financial services, private banking, trust services, commercial and corporate banking, investment banking, corporate finance, capital market activities, treasury services, futures broking, asset management, venture capital management, general insurance, life assurance and stockbroking services. Through other subsidiaries, as well as associates, UOB also has diversified interests in travel, leasing, property development and management, hotel operations and general trading.

Sector: Consumer Non - Cyclicals Keppel Corporation Limited (SGX:BN4)

Keppel Corporation Limited (ADR)(OTCMKTS:KPELY)

Keppel Corporation Limited is an investment holding and management company. The Company operates in four segments: Offshore & Marine (O&M), Infrastructure, Property and Investments. Offshore & Marine Division serves the global offshore energy and marine sectors. Infrastructure Division's portfolio comprises power and gas, environmental engineering, logistics and data centers businesses. Property Division develops homes, offices, commercial and integrated developments to create digitally connected communities. Investments Division comprises the asset management, urban solutions and telecommunications businesses. Its Keppel Capital has a diversified portfolio that includes real estate, infrastructure and data center assets in key global markets.

Sector: Financials DBS (D05 / DBSM.SI)

DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 18 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world. Recognized for its global leadership, DBS has been named "World’s Best Bank" by Euromoney, "Global Bank of the Year" by The Banker and "Best Bank in the World" by Global Finance. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named "World’s Best Digital Bank" by Euromoney. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia” award by Global Finance for 12 consecutive years from 2009 to 2020. DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region's most dynamic markets. DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, and positively impacting communities through supporting social enterprises, as it banks the Asian way. It has also established a SGD 50 million foundation to strengthen its corporate social responsibility efforts in Singapore and across Asia. With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.

Sector: Industrial: SIA Engineering Company Limited (SGX:S59)  

The company began its business as the engineering division of Singapore Airlines. In 1992, Singapore Airlines transferred its maintenance, repair and overhaul activities into an existing subsidiary to form SIA Engineering Company. The company provides line maintenance and technical ground handling services to over 200 flights into and out of Singapore Changi Airport each day for more than 60 international passenger and cargo carriers. It provides airframe and component repair and overhaul services for some of the most advanced and widely used commercial aircraft in the world today, including the Boeing 777-300ER and the Airbus A380 to more than 80 customers. More than twenty national aviation regulatory authorities, including the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) and the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB), have issued approvals to the company to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services to aircraft subject to their jurisdiction. To increase the breadth and depth of its maintenance, repair and overhaul services, the company has invested in 23 joint ventures in Singapore and overseas. The joint ventures with airlines provide expanded line maintenance capabilities, and the joint ventures with original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, provide additional aircraft component repair and overhaul and engine and engine component repair and overhaul services. The joint ventures are located in Singapore, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Ireland.

Sector: Industrial: Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. (SGX:S63)

  ST Engineering is a global technology, defense and engineering group with offices across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. The Group uses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems and improve lives through its diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defense and public security segments. Headquartered in Singapore, ST Engineering reported revenue of $7.2b in FY2020 and ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. It is a component stock of the FTSE Straits Times Index, MSCI Singapore, iEdge SG ESG Transparency Index and iEdge SG ESG Leaders Index.

Sector: Industrial: SembCorp Industries Limited (SGX:U96)

Sembcorp Industries was incorporated in Singapore on 20 May 1998 to act as the holding company for the merger between Singapore Technologies Industries Corporation (STIC) and Sembawang Corporation. On 22 July 1998, it assumed its present name. The merger was effective on 3 October 1998. The Company's principal activities are those of an investment holding company, as well as the corporate headquarters, which gives strategic direction and provides management services to its subsidiaries. The principal activities of key subsidiaries are as follows: i. Utilities This business focuses on the provision of centralized utilities and energy. It offers industrial utilities and services such as energy, steam, industrial water and wastewater treatment to energy intensive users. It operates in Singapore, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, China and the United Arab Emirates. ii. Marine & Offshore Engineering This business focuses principally on repair, building and conversion of ships and rigs, and offshore engineering. iii. Environmental Management The business provides integrated waste management services and undertakes waste-to-resource businesses in the Asia Pacific region. iv. Industrial Parks The business focuses principally on developing, marketing and operating industrial parks in Asia.

Sector: Telecommunications: Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SGX:Z74)  ADR(OTCMKTS:SGAPY)

Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel) was corporatized on 1 April 1992 and listed on the local stock exchange in November 1993. It is majority-owned (2019: 49.8 percent) by Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited. Singtel is a leading communications technology group in Asia, and has played a key role in Singapore's development as a telecommunications hub for the region over the course of its 140-year history. Headquartered in Singapore, Singtel provides an extensive range of telecommunications and digital services to consumers and enterprises through its three business groups - Group Consumer, Group Enterprise and Group Digital Life. Singtel has stakes in leading mobile operators in high-growth emerging markets - AIS in Thailand, Bharti Airtel in India, Globe in the Philippines and Telkomsel in Indonesia. Together with these regional associates and its wholly-owned subsidiary Optus, Singtel serves over 700 million mobile customers in 21 countries. Its infrastructure and technology services for businesses span 21 countries with more than 428 direct points of presence in 362 cities.

Sector: Telecommunications.

Singapore Press Holdings Limited (SGX:T39)

  Corporate Profile: Singapore Press Holdings Limited is a media organization. The principal activities of the Company includes publishing, printing and distributing newspapers, distributing magazines and books, providing multimedia content and services, holding shares in subsidiaries, holding investments, and providing management services to subsidiaries. The Company operates in three segments: Newspaper and Magazine, Treasury and Investment, and Property. The Newspaper and Magazine segment is involved in the publishing, printing and distributing of newspapers and magazines. The Treasury and Investment segment manages the investment activities of the Company while the Property segment holds, manages and develops properties of the Company. Other operations are included under Others. These comprise its businesses and investments in Internet and related activities, outdoor advertising, radio broadcasting, television broadcasting, organizing conventions/conferences/events, book publishing and distribution.

Sources:

Wall Street Journal; Bloomberg; Singapore Stock Exchange.