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LHN expects weaker net profit before tax in 2025

LHN expects weaker net profit before tax in 2025

The company linked this to the absence of fair value gains on investment properties.

SGX Derivatives to launch Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures

The contracts feature a continuous, no-expiry structure.

YZJ Maritime begins SGX trading following Yangzijiang Financial spin‑off

Shareholders receive one‑for‑one distribution placement priced at $0.60

Nam Cheong’s net profit falls 80% to $41.5m in 9M

Its earnings dropped on weaker joint venture gains.

Sanli Environmental net profit rises 84% to $3.2m in H1 FY2026

Higher gross profit and revaluation gains lifted earnings despite lower revenue.

Zixin Group’s net profit more than doubles to $5m in H1 FY2026

Processed product sales lifted earnings despite margin decline.

Stamford Land exits Sir Stamford hotel business after divestment

The asset contributed 5.4% of group profit before tax in H1 FY2026.

Hour Glass net profit rises 23% in H1 FY2026

Its associate gains and higher margins drove earnings growth despite cost pressures.

SIA net profit falls nearly 68% in H1

The board declared a $900m three‑year special dividend plan.

SBF opens Bengaluru enterprise centre to support firms’ India expansion

The centre to engage 470 companies through advisory and missions

IMAS launches educational tools on blockchain and tokenisation

This includes an e-learning module and a GenAI chatbot.

ST Engineering debuts quantum-safe cybersecurity suite for FIs

The Quantizant PQC-readiness platform enables organisations to assess cryptographic exposure.

F&N's profit after tax falls 4% in FY2025

The higher Thailand tax costs offset F&B earnings growth.

DHLT’s nine-month distributable income falls 8.4% to $23.4m

Higher interest costs offset NPI growth from its Vietnam asset.

BHG Retail REIT posts strong occupancy rate in Q3

It saw a 94.2% committed occupancy rate during the period.