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RHB cuts GDP forecast to 2% amidst tariff risks
RHB cuts GDP forecast to 2% amidst tariff risks
RHB analysts recommended a shift in portfolio allocations toward sectors offering stability and resilience.
Shophouse sales fall 43% QoQ to $100m in Q1: report
The market saw just 19 caveated shophouse transactions totalling $100m, a 43% drop in transaction value QoQ.
Industrial leasing slips 0.4% QoQ in Q1
There were 3,008 rental transactions during the quarter.
Retail investors buy $1.17b in stocks amidst STI April selloff
After tumbling 14.6% from the end of Q1 to April 9, the STI staged a sharp rebound of 12.9% by April 23.
Industrial occupancy unchanged at 89% in Q1: JTC
The sector’s available stock rose to 53.5 million square metres.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.09%; Top stock is SGX
SGX is the top stock with a 4.02% increase.
MAS mulls review of framework for liquidity risk management
Regulatory bodies have called to strengthen the industry’s resilience.
New photon-counting CT scanner unveiled at Sengkang General Hospital
The technology uses up to 30 per cent less radiation compared to traditional scanners.
PSA International weighs exit from CK Hutchison ports business: report
This will depend on the outcome of the business’ possible sale to a BlackRock-led consortium.
Singapore ranks seventh globally in D2C funding: Tracxn
Singapore led in Southeast Asia.
Marina Bay Sands adjusted property EBITDA up 1.34% in Q1
Earnings in its operation in Macao reached $17m.
Keppel’s net profit jumps 25% in Q1
Recurring income made up 80% of last quarter’s earnings.
Flipkart to move holding company base to India
Walmart plans to list Flipkart and PhonePe in India.
NUS still Asia's third-best university in 2025
NTU Singapore follows in fourth place.
Two freehold commercial properties at Balestier and River Valley Road on sale via EOI
The EOI will close on 2 June at 12 pm.
MAS to maintain policy settings—analysts
Both banks cite weak global demand and subdued prices as reasons for the expected pause.
SG firms struggle with high AI implementation, maintenance cost
Over half (54%) said their firm is currently scaling or fully implementing AI.
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