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Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.3%; Top stock is YZJ Shipbuilding SGD

YZJ Shipbuilding SGD is the top stock with a 1.75% increase.

8 in 10 turn to brand rewards for access to unique perks: report

81% of Singaporeans rely on brands for rewards and benefits to access unique or exclusive experiences.

Singapore dodges recession but faces H2 slowdown risk: analyst

Despite the strong Q2 numbers, Nomura expects growth to soften in the second half of the year.

Singapore named top global maritime centre for 12th straight year

This was attributed to its high container throughput, consistent transhipment activity, and position as a global bunkering hub.

Most buyers expect private home prices to stay firm

55% of respondents said they are motivated or very motivated to enter the property market.

OCBC CEO Helen Wong to retire; Tan Teck Long named successor

Post-retirement, Wong will remain chairman of OCBC China and director of OCBC HK.

Closing the harmony gap: How strategic tech investments can unlock financial efficiency

Long-term success in fintech adoption often hinges on meaningful collaborations to fill capability gaps and fast-track innovation.

Singapore draws just one IPO listing in H1

Vin’s Holdings Ltd. was the sole listing on the SGX, raised $6m.

FedEx, QuikBot launch robot deliveries in Singapore

This marks FedEx’s first deployment of delivery robots in the country.

Surge in piracy, armed robbery in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore seen in H1

80 incidents were reported from January to June, four times higher compared to same period last year.

eSIM provider Airalo bags $281m investment, hits $1.2b valuation

The capital value growth makes Airalo the industry’s first unicorn.

Cordlife offers enhanced compensation package to affected customers after tank incident

Affected customers will now get free cord blood storage until their child turns 26.