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PMI slows in April to 49.6

The decline marks the first contraction after 19 months of expansion.

Climate Bridge International launches in Singapore with EDB grant

The company aims to accelerate the design and financing of carbon projects aligned with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

CICT divests CapitaSpring’s serviced residence

The company is divesting its 45% stake for $126m.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.09%; Top stock is JMH USD

JMH USD is the top stock with a 3.91% increase.

DBS sees STI trading sideways after April rebound stalls

The index is forecast to trade within a range, with support at 3,700 and 3,635, and resistance at 3,820 and 3,865.

Trump’s trade reboot clouds APAC outlook, CRE holds for now: report

APAC entered 2025 with economic momentum: Q1 GDP growth came in at 3.9%, matching pre-Trump levels.

Institutions flee banks with $701m in April outflows

The Straits Times Index (STI) declined 3.5% during the month, with dividends easing the total return loss to 2.3%.

CSE Global unit acquires Chicago Communications for $11.1m

It will expand the group’s communication businesses in the infrastructure industry.

Manufacturing outlook dims amidst trade strains

The chemicals cluster is the most pessimistic.

GRP Limited appoints new contractor for housing project in Malaysia

The total contract sum is approximately $28.1m (RM92.83m).