Singapore
OCBC, UOB to benefit from US-driven supply chain relocation to ASEAN
OCBC, UOB to benefit from US-driven supply chain relocation to ASEAN
Multinationals are likely to hasten their ASEAN expansion.
Singapore banks’ loan growth, fee income steady in Q2
But treasury customer income is lower after their record highs in Q1.
CNMC Goldmine's H1 net profit hits eight-year high with US$4.4m
The increase was due to a rise in gold output in its flagship mine in Malaysia.
Aevice Health bags US$7m in seed round led by Coronet Ventures
The company will use the funds to advance its operations in key markets.
PSA International to acquire 85% stake in Poland's Loconi
Loconi runs 220 trains monthly across five corridors in Poland.
Singapore's capital value growth weakens amidst new launch scarcity
It ranked 23rd globally for strongest residential capital growth.
Why Singapore rents are falling
In H1 2024, rents fell by 4.5% HoH and 5.6% YoY.
Building a foundation for ethical AI in government
The wave of technological advancement is sweeping through the world, and the public sector is no exception.
Hong Leong Finance net profit rises 12.9% in H1 2024
Earnings per share stood at $0.2345.
Singapore and Indonesia sign halal certification recognition pact
Singapore is the third country to sign such an agreement with Indonesia.
Singaporeans feel divorced from jobs as 62% call work pointless
Majority want a job that separates personal and work lives.
Singapore and Ghana enhance trade and carbon credit cooperation
MTI vowed to expedite the Singapore-Ghana Implementation Agreement.
CCCS seeks feedback on Qantas and Emirates capacity adjustments
The public can submit feedback on the airlines' proposal on 19 August, 5 p.m.
APAC Realty's profit drops 19% YoY on lower new home sales
New home sales usually result in higher margins for the company.
Gardenia maker QAF Limited sees 154% PATMI increase as tax costs decrease
Income tax expense dropped 28% YoY to $1.7m to $.4.4m in H1.
ThaiBev posts 2.2% YoY rise in EBITDA driven by segment gains
EBITDA for the period was ฿38.6b ($1.5b).
BHG Retail REIT DPU down 33.3%, NPI up 3.5%
Revenue for the period rose 4.2%.
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