News
Mooreast records net profit of $3.5m in H1 2025, reversing $1.3m net loss a year ago
Its H1 2025 revenue also grew by 84% YoY to $25.2m.
VICOM logs 10.2% increase in H1 net profit
Thanks to the increase in OBU installation activities, amongst others.
Aspial’s net income rebounds to $7.94m in H1
Revenues increased by over 30%.
SMU, Tax Academy of Singapore launch int’l tax research initiative
The initiative aims to support both global tax scholarship and Singapore’s tax professionals.
StarHub acquires full ownership of MyRepublic Broadband
It purchased the 49.9% stake in the broadband business that it did not yet own.
Singapore raises 2025 GDP growth forecast to 1.5–2.5%
Growth expected to slow in H2 as US tariffs take effect and front-loading fades.
Morningstar lifts SGX fair value estimate to $14.50
SGX’s FY2025 adjusted net profit after tax rose 16%.
Singapore records lowest Steam breaches in APAC
11 million gaming account credentials were leaked worldwide last year, the study noted.
Ascott adds 11 new resorts in Asia and Middle East portfolio
The firm said it has more than 20 new resort properties slated to open in the future.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.17%; Top stock is Venture
Venture is the top stock with a 1.15% increase.
HSBC upgrades three products for HNW clients
The company said the updated offerings are designed to support long-term financial protection, amongst others.
Singapore live commerce sales to hit $1.67b in 2025
DBS said the sector is expanding at a CAGR of 16% and could double to $8.47b by 2030.
Mental well-being overtakes academic grades in parents’ priorities
It also found that 38% of Singaporeans consider a university degree only moderately important.
MAS urges tighter governance for VCCs after thematic review
The regulator noted that some VCCs investing in listed equities and fixed income instruments lacked the required independent custody.
Districts 4, 1, and 9 post highest rents for 3-bedroom units in Q2
Rents in these areas reached $8,500, $8,475, and $7,500, respectively.Average median rents for 3-bedroom units were the highest in Districts 4, 1, and 9 in the second quarter of 2025, according to the research released by Savills Singapore.
Lifestyle intervention and preventive care could help save $650m by 2050: study
The study had 14,465 participants aged 21 to 94 years old living in Singapore.
Commentary
Singapore’s digital confidence in the new retail era