Invest in Singapore Stocks

Want to buy stocks in Singapore? Singapore has an open business environment and offers many investment opportunities. It has been ranked No.2 worldwide as the city with the best investment potential for 16 consecutive years (Source: BERI Report 2010-1). Following are some of the best company stocks to invest in:

SingTel - It is the largest listed company on the Singapore Exchange by market capitalisation. It is also listed on the Australian Securities Exchange as a result of its acquisition of Optus, the second largest communications provider in Australia, in September 2001.

Wilmar International Limited - It is Asia's leading agribusiness group, and amongst the largest listed companies by market capitalisation on the Singapore Exchange. Its business activities include oil palm cultivation, oilseeds crushing, edible oils refining, sugar, specialty fats, oleochemicals and biodiesel manufacturing and grains processing.

DBS Group Holdings Ltd - It is the holding company of DBS Bank and is one of the largest companies in terms of market capitalisation whose shares are listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). DBS Bank has the largest network of branches in Singapore.

United Overseas Bank Limited - It is a leading bank in the country, providing a wide range of financial services through its global network of branches/offices and subsidiaries/associates.

Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited - It is a publicly-listed holding company with substantial interests in Jardine Matheson, Hongkong Land, Dairy Farm, Mandarin Oriental, Jardine Cycle & Carriage and Astra International.

CapitaLand Limited - It is one of Asia's largest real estate companies. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, the company's core businesses in real estate, hospitality and real estate financial services are focused in growth cities in Asia Pacific and Europe.

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