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ST Engineering group revenue climbs 8% in Q1 2025

ST Engineering group revenue climbs 8% in Q1 2025

Group revenue was driven largely by the defense and public security business.

Job seekers report difficulty with 8% drop in postings: report

Over half of Gen Z globally (55%) say job hunting has become more difficult in the past year.

ESR Group launches Sunview Hub with Japanese consortium

The facility will span approximately 143,000 square metres and is expected to be one of Singapore’s largest logistics sites.

Singapore retailers turn to AI amid falling store sales: survey

69% of Singapore retailers believe AI agents will be essential to outpacing competitors within the next year.

Granite Asia secures $250m in backing for Libra credit fund

The commitments were made ahead of the fund’s official launch and include backing from Asian sovereign wealth funds.

Asia Pacific investment volume drops 18% in Q1 2025

The region recorded US$26.4b in total real estate investment during the quarter, down 18% YoY.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.44%; Top stock is Venture

Venture is the top stock with a 0.91% increase.

Singapore top destination for Chinese travellers

Chinese tourists are increasingly seeking more personalised, local experiences.

Great Eastern see earnings rise 13% YoY in Q1 2025

But total weighted new sales contracted by 34% YoY.

MAS to establish office for Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership

The office will deploy up to $$647m in concessional capital.

Amara Holdings taps W Capital Markets to advise on DRC’s proposed buyout

DRC offered $0.895 per share for all of Amara Holdings’ issued ordinary shares.

Thakral Corporation net profit down 4.9% YoY in Q125

Foreign exchange loss and income taxes drove the decline.