News
Singapore NODX up 7.1% in Q2
Full-year 2025 NODX forecast maintained at 1% to 3%.
Retail workers’ wages to rise under new Progressive Wage Model
Entry-level retail workers to earn at least $2,305 from September.
Singtel appoints Dinesh Khanna as non-executive director
He is Temasek International’s joint head of portfolio development.
Singapore Airlines cuts bond conversion price with final dividend adjustment
The adjusted price took effect on 12 August.
CCCS sanctions immigration consultancy firms over misleading tactics
The case centres on three firms Paul, VED, and SAVA Immigrations.
FLCT prices $100m notes due 2034
Proceeds will be used to fund acquisitions, among others.
Mooreast records net profit of $3.5m in H1 2025, reversing $1.3m net loss a year ago
Its H1 2025 revenue also grew by 84% YoY to $25.2m.
VICOM logs 10.2% increase in H1 net profit
Thanks to the increase in OBU installation activities, amongst others.
Aspial’s net income rebounds to $7.94m in H1
Revenues increased by over 30%.
SMU, Tax Academy of Singapore launch int’l tax research initiative
The initiative aims to support both global tax scholarship and Singapore’s tax professionals.
StarHub acquires full ownership of MyRepublic Broadband
It purchased the 49.9% stake in the broadband business that it did not yet own.
Singapore raises 2025 GDP growth forecast to 1.5–2.5%
Growth expected to slow in H2 as US tariffs take effect and front-loading fades.
Morningstar lifts SGX fair value estimate to $14.50
SGX’s FY2025 adjusted net profit after tax rose 16%.
Singapore records lowest Steam breaches in APAC
11 million gaming account credentials were leaked worldwide last year, the study noted.
Ascott adds 11 new resorts in Asia and Middle East portfolio
The firm said it has more than 20 new resort properties slated to open in the future.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.17%; Top stock is Venture
Venture is the top stock with a 1.15% increase.
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