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Singapore’s Digital Government Index rises to 62.1 in 2025

Singapore’s Digital Government Index rises to 62.1 in 2025

Whilst Customer Experience and Digital Equity showed positive growth, Site Performance declined.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.62%; Top stock is HongkongLand USD

HongkongLand USD is the top stock with a 3.22% increase.

Foreign buyers snap up 13 units in January, CCR leading demand

Six of the 13 purchases made by foreign buyers were in the Core Central Region (CCR).

SAM Holdings reports $12.64 net loss in H2 2024.

The group’s current liabilities now exceed its current assets.

7 in 10 say high agent bank fees deter investment

96% of CPF members are aware that they can invest their CPF monies.

LHN Group acquires Geylang property for $30m via joint venture

The JV company paid $3m, representing 10% of the purchase price.

Business park vacancy rate hits 14-year high in Q4 2024

The vacancy rate for the period reached 22.1%.

Marco Polo Marine’s Q1 2025 revenue drops 11% YoY

The group expects better performance in H2 2025 as recent investments yield returns.

Singapore to establish new communicable diseases agency in April

The CDA will focus on prevention, preparedness, detection, response, and enablement.

Straits Millennium obtains IPA for SG major payment institution licence

The company will offer digital payment token services in Singapore.

Tai Sin Electric’s net profit surges to $15.9m in H1 FY2025

The group’s gross profit margin improved to 17.58%.

Thomson Medical to provide benefits for Great Eastern Life policyholders

Policyholders will have access to specialist treatments at Thomson Medical Centre.

What Budget 2025 should focus on

Experts cited three main sectors that this year’s fiscal plan should fuel.

Singapore Paincare Holdings earnings slump 53.3% in H1 2025

The decline was due to losses from divestments and a joint venture.

Tiong Woon’s net profit climbs 12% YoY in H1 2025

The group’s revenue also increased by 5% to $78.8m.