Staff Reporter

APAC Realty's profit drops 19% YoY on lower new home sales

New home sales usually result in higher margins for the company.

Gardenia maker QAF Limited sees 154% PATMI increase as tax costs decrease

Income tax expense dropped 28% YoY to $1.7m to $.4.4m in H1.

Geo Energy’s revenue drops 29% in H1 2024

Net profit declined 2% to $35.5m (US$26.8m).

SingLand’s net profit sinks 38% in H1 2024

The decline was due to a significant drop in fair value gain on subsidiaries’ investment properties.

PM Wong’s National Day pledge says gov’t will “redouble efforts” to stabilise cost of living

The government will combat inflation through support measures such as CDC vouchers and cash payouts.

Families moving to Singapore push housing and utility costs higher

The most affordable housing in Singapore costs an average of $532,768.

Why value-added initiatives from brands matter in Singapore

Many Singaporeans seek brand help amid anxiety about their future.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.5%; Top stock is YZJ Shipbldg SGD

YZJ Shipbldg SGD is the top stock with a 4.20% increase.

EC World REIT NPU down 7.1% in Q2

Net property income for the period was $23.8m.