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GDP seen at 2.0% in 2025, but tariffs may halve growth
GDP seen at 2.0% in 2025, but tariffs may halve growth
RHB analysts, however, caution that much of the recent growth appears front-loaded due to early export orders.
UOB raises 2025 GDP forecast
UOB expects full-year growth in 2025 to run slightly above potential, but forecasts a slowdown to 1.4% in 2026.
DCS Card Centre embraces Web3 as superapps reshape payments
A stablecoin conversion card offers a bridge between crypto and cash.
CosmoSteel CEO resigns
The CEO cited personal reasons for his departure.
Frasers Hospitality Trust privatisation gets conditional green light from SGX-ST
The sponsor offered to buy all stakes for $0.71 each in cash last May.
Nordic Group secures $48.7m worth of contracts
The contracts are for engineering and industrial services across multiple sectors.
AIMS Financial Group increases stake in AIMS APAC REIT
The shares were bought from ESR HK Management Limited.
LMS Compliance acquires 75% stake in Anchor Technology Holdings
ACC HK is now a 75%-owned indirect subsidiary of the company.
Union Steel sells 30M Eneco shares for $345,000
Done through a married deal, the transaction was priced at $0.0115 per share.
PSC chairman eyes acquisition of remaining company shares
The move follows his recent share purchase from Sin Huat Company.
Singapore and China reaffirm green finance cooperation
They are advancing discussions on taxonomy criteria for transition activities.
MPA and InstaSG partner to celebrate maritime heritage
The sector was celebrated through photography.
Creative Technology expects revenue dip at $38.4m in H2
This was due to uncertain macroeconomic conditions and weakening consumer sentiments.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.3%; Top stock is YZJ Shipbuilding SGD
YZJ Shipbuilding SGD is the top stock with a 1.75% increase.
8 in 10 turn to brand rewards for access to unique perks: report
81% of Singaporeans rely on brands for rewards and benefits to access unique or exclusive experiences.
Singapore dodges recession but faces H2 slowdown risk: analyst
Despite the strong Q2 numbers, Nomura expects growth to soften in the second half of the year.
Singapore named top global maritime centre for 12th straight year
This was attributed to its high container throughput, consistent transhipment activity, and position as a global bunkering hub.
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