Singapore
Category B COE closes at $126,236 amidst tight May bidding
Category B COE closes at $126,236 amidst tight May bidding
The category recorded 1,332 bids against the 883 COE quota.
UOB’s Q1 earnings slip to $1.4b on weaker interest income
Fees and trading supported results as margin pressure and rates constrain earnings.
SATS deepens China footprint with 90% stake in NWA
The deal gives SATS majority control of the China-based aviation food producer.
Singapore Airlines extends Dubai flight suspensions until August
The airline had previously suspended the route until 31 May.
HDB resale prices slip 0.6% in April as volumes fall 5.4%
99.co and SRX data showed softer sales and prices, with quarterly dip also recorded.
Ley Choon clinches $35.6m underground utilities contracts
The contracts are expected to be completed within 24 to 36 months.
Singapore Airlines secures 14th spot in global brand value list
Changi Airport remained the strongest airport brand globally.
UOB moves tech workforce to fuel Southeast Asia digital growth
The new technology centre anchors regional banking capability development.
Lendlease Global Commercial REIT to redeem $200m perpetual securities
The 4.20% subordinated perpetual securities will be redeemed on 4 June and delisted from SGX-ST after cancellation.
Beng Kuang Marine Q1 net profit slips 12.7% to $2.8m
The group said margins dipped due to project mix, whilst FPSO work remained its recurring engine.
Share buybacks rise to $911m in first 4 months of 2026
Singtel, OCBC, and Keppel led the tally, jointly repurchasing S$636m worth of shares.
CSE Global’s Q1 new orders jump 74.6% to $271.2m
Growth was driven by stronger demand for Electrification solutions in the US, particularly from the data centre market.
Great Eastern bags $274m profit in Q1 2026
Total weighted new sales gained 16% YoY.
Retail growth to halve in H2 as Mideast conflict ends 'inflation calm'
Sales momentum faces an H2 moderation as businesses, households shift to a wait-and-see approach.
Why S-REITs are the primary buffer against 3.2% inflation
Rental reversions of 23% at NTT DC REIT prove the sector's ability to outpace inflation, says UOBKH.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.14%; Top stock is Venture Manufacturing
Venture Manufacturing (S) Ltd is the top stock with a 10.92% increase.
Singapore VC funding drops to 12-month low $39.8m in April
Deal activity slows as only a handful of startups secure funding during month.
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