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Labour market expansion slows in Q1 amidst cooling hiring plans
Labour market expansion slows in Q1 amidst cooling hiring plans
Employment rose for 18th quarter whilst hiring plans fall sharply.
Outbound flight bookings rise 15% during Labour Day period
Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Sydney are among the fastest-growing picks for travellers.
EMA calls for new power generation capacity to meet rising demand
Singapore adds gas plants as demand curve steepens to decade high range.
Landmark REIT lifts Q1 income 5.7% as occupancy strengthens
Portfolio occupancy stood at 87.5% as at 31 March 2026.
Over 60% of older adults make weekly mall visits, study finds
Most visit for dining and essentials, study finds.
Import prices jump 11.1% in March on oil-driven gains
Export prices climbed 8.4% YoY, supported by a 44.5% increase in the oil index.
DBS’ net profit up 1% to S$2.93b in Q1 on record total income
Wealth management growth drove up fee income and treasury customer sales to new highs.
Supply prices rise 21.6% YoY in March on oil-driven gains
Meanwhile, the SMPPI rose 20.3%, led by a 54.3% increase in the oil index.
Sheng Siong delivers double‑digit Q1 net profit growth from store expansion
Gross margin improves whilst costs rise as Singapore same-store sales gain offsets weaker China contribution.
Changi to tender major Terminal 3 upgrade in H2
Digital and robotics pilots will be tested for deployment at T5.
CDL Hospitality Trusts Q1 NPI climbs 10.4% on strong SG and Europe performance
Singapore hotels led gains as Japan and Maldives weigh on regional performance.
Singapore retail growth masks uneven sector performance
Tourism and e-commerce gains contrast with weaker mass markets.
Gold bar demand hits record 3.5 tonnes
Asian investors drove Q1 gold buying.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.55%; Top stock is UOL Group Limited
UOL Group Limited is the top stock with a 1.41% increase.
Mapletree Industrial Trust full-year DPU falls 6.3%
Revenue declined after portfolio divestments.
Aspial Lifestyle to move listing to SGX Mainboard
Trading will start on 4 May.
Hong Leong Asia plans $145m share placement
Most proceeds will support corporate activities.
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