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UOB set for growth as DBS, OCBC earnings hold steady: report
UOB set for growth as DBS, OCBC earnings hold steady: report
The sector benefited from dividend potential and provision write-backs.
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.
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