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Hour Glass net profit rises 23% in H1 FY2026
Hour Glass net profit rises 23% in H1 FY2026
Its associate gains and higher margins drove earnings growth despite cost pressures.
Singapore vital in Southeast Asia’s digital economy: report
The city-state led in digital payments last year as the region’s economy is projected to reach $1.299t by 2030.
Mastercard targets full SG adoption of ‘Click to Pay’ scheme in next phase of rollout
Instead of card entry, Click to Pay enables digital payments and in-device biometrics.
Ascott unveils disability inclusion playbook for accommodation sector
It is intended to guide the group’s disability inclusion efforts across its global portfolio.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.65%; Top stock is Thai Beverage Public Company Limited
Thai Beverage Public Company Limited is the top stock with a 1.06% increase.
Singapore and Thailand expand partnership on legal development
The partnership also covers joint work on common templates, legal dictionaries, and data schemas.
Singapore sees slower crypto user growth despite high adoption
Both Singapore (28%) and Hong Kong (27%) show high familiarity but slower growth in new users.
GPS spoofing raises costs for Singapore shipowners
Insurers must update underwriting as cyber navigation disruptions rise.
Why banks must act fast on quantum threat
The financial cost of delay would be roughly 2.5% of the information technology budget.
SIA net profit falls nearly 68% in H1
The board declared a $900m three‑year special dividend plan.
Why AI governance is a key priority for financial institutions
MAS recently released its guidelines on AI risk management.
NTT DC REIT’s net property income up 1.7% in 9M
Its distribution per unit totalled $22.673m.
Marco Polo Marine bags landmark $198m contract for Taiwan research vessel
The 4,000 GT vessel will be constructed at MPM’s shipyard in Batam, Indonesia.
Payment leaders push for interoperability to solve SME cash flow
Bridging the gap requires a regulatory framework to achieve finality in payments.
Foreign institutions pursue market entry as Japan strengthens fintech rules
Reliability defines Japan’s fintech advantage in Asia
Valuetronics' net profit up 2.7% to $15.5m in H1 2026
Earnings per share stood at $0.38, up from $0.37 the last year.
Frasers Property's profit rises 17.8% YoY in FY 2025
However, revenue declined by 19.2% YoY to $3.4b.
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