Markets & Investing

S’pore firms prioritise sustainability and employee welfare amidst rising costs: UOB

Besides rising costs, limited awareness and resources hinder firm progress.

Hanwha Group’s Pinetree Securities joins Alta Exchange as member

Pinetree Securities will have access to Alta Exchanges' portfolio of assets.

Noel Gifts Intl narrows loss in H1 2025

The company attributed its loss to a decrease in revenue.

Wing Tai Holdings 50% profit drop in H1 2025

Earnings per share also dropped from $2.24 to $1.32.

Singapore cap rates remain stable in Q4 2024

In APAC, consumer spending has surged during the Q4 festive season, benefitting the retail sector.

Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments to establish casino, bank in Timor-Leste

The company signed two cooperation agreements with Timor-Leste on 8 February.

First REIT Trust’s DPU down 4.8% YoY in FY2024

The total distributable amount fell by 4.1% YoY.

CICT’s retail, office segments to grow due to strong rental reversions: DBS

Its property value increased by 6.2% YoY to $26b following year-end valuations.

Net Pacific Financial Holdings warns of higher net loss in Q4 2024

The depreciation of AUD against HKD contributed to the loss.

Singapore IPOs raise $45.9m in first 10.5 months of 2024

The listings are in the Consumer, Industrial Products, and Life Sciences & Health Care industries.

Nibertex to scale production after pre-Series A funding round

This will allow Nibertex to meet the growing demand in the textiles market.