Economy
Golden Agri-Resources posts $710m EBITDA for H1 2021
The recorded EBITDA is a 176% increase from the previous year’s period.
SBS Transit reports operating profit of $38.17m for H1 2021
This is an 18.5% increase compared to this period in the previous year.
Daily briefing: SG’s richest 50 gets richer by 25%; Starlux SG-Taipei flight takes off in September
And ventilator firm founder is SG’s wealthiest person in 2021.
Market Update: STI Up 0.12%
Singtel, CityDev, and ST Engineering lead with the most growth today.
Manulife posts DPU of 2.7 US cents
The amount is 11.5% lower than the amount recorded last year.
Singapore exchange-traded funds exceed $10b
The recorded value is double the amount over a two year period.
Market Update: STI Down 0.88%
Capitaland leads with the most growth today.
Gov’t upgrades trade forecast following 27.3% expansion in Q2
Both non-domestic exports and re-exports saw double-digit growth in the second quarter.
Singapore economy projected to increase by up to 7%
This is an upgrade from the previous 4% to 6% predicted by the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
SG ageing population to increase demand for additional health facilities, non-building sector
The healthcare spending of Singapore is seen to reach US$26.3b in 2025, according to Fitch Solutions.
Singapore sees increasing need for add'l health, elderly facilities
The healthcare spending of Singapore is seen to reach US$26.3b in 2025, according to Fitch Solutions.
Daily Briefing: SG studies UN climate change findings; 70% of Singaporeans are full vaccinated
And Singaporeans return to restaurants as the dine-in limit is lifted.
Fully vaccinated individuals allowed to attend larger events: Lawrence Wong
Minister of Finance Lawrence Wong details how Singapore plans to ease its restrictions in the coming days.
Transurban posts profit of $3,272 for FY21
The company also noted a daily traffic decrease of 0.4%.
Daily briefing: Singaporeans to get rental support payouts starting 6 August; HK media firm moves to SG
And MoM said employers cannot join maid in medical exams.
Market Update: STI Down 0.45%
ThaiBev and DBS lead with the most growth today.
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