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AI Singapore launches Qwen SEA LION v4

Quantised 4-bit and 8-bit versions are also available. 

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

JMH USD is the top stock with a 8.71% increase.

Orchard Road retail rents rise in 2025 as prime occupancy stays high

It noted a return to modest growth after several years of flat rents, driven by more than 98% prime occupancy in Tier-1 malls.

Core inflation rises to 1.2% in October

MAS core Inflation is projected to average around 0.5% in 2025.

Trust Singapore unveils Visa instalment option for credit card holders

The minimum eligible transaction is S$100 or as offered by an eligible merchant.

ST Engineering to deliver advanced SAR satellite

The sub-metre imaging resolution will boost disaster response and security capabilities.

3 major suppliers tapped to launch methanol bunkering in 2026

Global Energy, Golden Island, PetroChina secured five-year supply permits.

OCBC rolls out in-app calls for retail customers

In-app calls will not incur International Direct Dialling (IDD) charges.

1 in 3 Singaporeans willing to pay for assured 5G performance

The city-state is amongst first markets using network slicing for premium connectivity.

Shophouse with backlane in Joo Chiat up for sale at $14.5m

The 4,700-square-foot shophouse could accommodate a floor extension in its backlane strip.

Far East Orchard targets $3b core AUM by 2030 under new strategy

The group will scale its lodging platform, targeting 110,000 rooms and beds.

Marco Polo Marine expects higher FY2025 net profit after tax

One-off gains from vessel impairment reversal and joint venture disposal boost its earnings.

Hatten Land proposes to acquire Metrocon capital

The $24m purchase price may allot a new number of shares of 5.571 billion ordinary shares, or 60% of the share capital of Hatten.

Jardine Matheson maintains full-year profit outlook as Q3 results remain consistent

Group reports mixed underlying profit outcomes across subsidiaries

Mandarin Oriental posts ‘stable’ underlying net profit in Q3

The hospitality firm opened a resort in Dubai and China and a hotel in Seoul during the quarter.

Lum Chang Creations secures $63.4m in new public and private contracts

Contracts awarded include the $31.9m ROMM redevelopment and $31.5m church project.