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Singapore and Hong Kong ink MoU on health product regulation
Singapore and Hong Kong ink MoU on health product regulation
The agreement covers pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and traditional medicine.
CSE Global’s net profit up 8.5% in H1
Revenue also grew 2.8% YoY to $440.9m.
COTD: Demand for new flats rises
This may be attributed to generous grants and subsidies.
Retirement age hike boosts senior jobs: study
The employment effect of the 2022 REA increase was similar to that of the 2017 change to 67 from 65.
Water transport growth accelerates in H1: report
The momentum was fuelled by a surge in container volumes.
Most Singaporeans want proactive AI: survey
18% of respondents have used agentic AI, whilst another 31% plan to do so in the next year.
Temasek issues 2-year fixed and floating US dollar bond offerings
Proceeds from the bond issuance will be used to fund activities in the ordinary course of business.
Antler invests $3.75m in seven AI startups under SG program
The four-week, in-person residency targets AI ventures with market-ready products and live customers.
HDB resale prices to rise 4–5.5% in 2025
In Q2, resale prices rose 0.9% QoQ and 8% YoY, marking the 21st consecutive quarter of price growth.
Prefer launches coffee, cocoa powders from food byproducts
The new ingredients aim to help customers reduce supply chain risks.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.23%; Top stock is CDL
City Developments is the top stock with a 7.09% increase.
Everbright Water’s profit declines 3% YoY in H1 2025
Revenue also slightly decreased by 2% in the same period.
Delfi Limited’s EBITDA declines 26% YoY in H1 2025
Net sales also went down by 0.5% compared to the same period in 2024.
MDDI launches public consultation on amendments to the PSGA
This is to enhance data usage and deliver better services to Singaporeans.
COTD: Landed transactions slightly dip in Q2
It is still above the past three-year quarterly average of 389 units.
Hong Leong Asia earnings rise by 13.1% YoY to $56.01m in H1 2025
The increase was boosted by the performance of HLA’s subsidiary Yuchai.
ValueMax Group’s profit jumps 35.7% YoY in H1
The group's revenue increased by 16.8% YoY.
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