Singapore
Chocolate Finance clears most withdrawal requests after halt
90% of March 10 withdrawals have been processed.
ST Engineering to raise FY2025 dividend to $0.18 per share
A new dividend policy also takes effect in FY2026.
SIA’s passenger traffic inches up 0.5% YoY in February
The group posted a passenger load factor of 86.5%.
EC World REIT appoints new property, port managers
The agreements will run from 1 January to 31 December.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.62%; Top stock is Sembcorp Ind
Sembcorp Ind is the top stock with a 2.35% increase.
Blind boxes may hold pleasant surprise for non-toy retailers
Fashion and beauty products can also benefit from the ‘mystery.’
Trade uncertainty clouds NODX outlook despite early gains: analysts
RHB forecasts NODX to grow by 2% YoY. However, UOB is more cautious, projecting a 1.5% growth rate.
Suburban home sales hit record high in February
This marks the highest number of such transactions ever recorded in a single month.
Integrated projects, strategic pricing fuel February’s private home sales: analysts
Developers sold 1,575 new private homes, a 45% increase from January and more than ten times higher than February 2024.
ComfortDelGro, Pony.ai kick off robotaxi pilot programme in Guangzhou
The Guangzhou pilot will serve as a testbed for future commercial expansion.
Standard Chartered unveils savings account for clients 55+ and above
It offers a 3% interest rate, and up to $50,000 protection from digital theft.
NETS names ex-DBS Tech COO as CEO of Banking Computer Services
Alex Woo will lead the Banking Computer Services Private Limited, a NETS’ subsidiary.
Franklin Templeton becomes substantial shareholder in Digital Core REIT
The investment firm bought 969,800 units in the REIT.
Sin Heng Heavy Machinery to go private with $0.58 per share offer
The offeror is a consortium formed between the controlling shareholders of Sin Heng.
bolttech appoints new non-executive director
She brings over a decade of experience in private equity and technology investments.
NTU, Vietnam university sign strategic partnership agreement
The MoU will encompass six key initiatives including faculty exchange.
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