News
Manulife US REIT NPI down 29.5% YoY to $38.7m in H1
Gross revenue also fell 30.4% to $77.3m.
Sasseur REIT rental income up 2.2% in 1H 2025
It was driven by a rebound in second-quarter outlet sales.
JTC grants Ubi Avenue 1 site tender to AL Tyres for $12.89m
The tenure is 23 years.
Singapore and India deepen cooperation on trade, tech, skills dev’t
Six business leaders from Singapore also discussed ideas for potential partnerships.
AEM Holdings’ net profit soars in H1
The group recorded an increase in revenue to $190.3m.
Court rejects application to set aside worldwide freezing order
Novo Nordisk was found to haver better argument.
ComfortDelGro earnings rise 11.2% to $106m in H1 2025
Overseas revenue now accounts for over 50% of the company’s total revenue.
StarHub’s net profit down by 41.7% YoY in H1 2025
Earnings per share for H1 2025 dropped 43.8% YoY to 2.6 cents.
Banyan Tree’s profit jumps 45% in H1
Operating profit increased to $43.3m.
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.
Commentary
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