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Singapore seizes 2nd spot in global digital and cyber resilience

The index cited strong connectivity and infrastructure.

HPH Trust FY2025 net profit jumps 15% as DPU hits 1.87 cents

Operating profit climbed 8% to $756.8m during the period.

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT’s NPI edges up 1.7% to $1.07b in FY2025

Gross revenue reached $1.54b, on the back of a slight reduction in operating expenses.

CDL, Bedrock Ventures emerge as top Tanjong Rhu bidders with $709m offer

Five bidders competed for first Tanjong Rhu waterfront site since 1997 at $1,455 psf ppr.

Travel spend in China surges 80%, falls in Western destinations, Visa says

China rises to the top-five travel destination as UK and US tumble in December rankings.

GS Holdings expands into beverage distribution amidst Octopus (APAC) Holdings rebranding

The move better reflects its current business profile and activities.

SIT’s new 2026 programme prepares future green economy leaders

ASTP pairs students with chiefs and overseas immersion to close green skills gap.

GS Holdings to divest Hawkerway unit for $65k net proceeds

GS Holdings expects the disposal to result in a net gain of approximately $1.75m.

Singapore equity market positioned defensively amid Asia volatility

Lower interest rates and strong labour market conditions are benefiting interest-rate-sensitive sectors.

Robeco adds fixed income strategies to retail offering in Hong Kong and Singapore

The two fundamental strategies apply a contrarian, value-focused credit approach.

Singapore commercial property investment strengthens as regional capital rebounds: JLL

The pace of investment will remain sensitive to interest-rate movements, JLL said.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.21%; Top stock is Keppel

Keppel is the top stock with a 6.12% increase.

Retail grows 2.7% as online shopping share plateaus

F&B sales rise 0.7% as online retail reaches 14.8%.

Millennials set to drive $145b digital payment shift

Total transaction value is forecasted to nearly triple by 2030 as younger generations abandon physical currency.

SMART and NUS weaponize AI to give soft robots human-like reflexes

The system reduced tracking error by 44% to 55% under heavy disturbances.

Singapore outpaces APAC peers as logistics rents jump 7% in H2 2025

Demand and limited supply pushed the logistics rent.