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Global expansion tops SME agenda amidst market volatility, DBS finds
Global expansion tops SME agenda amidst market volatility, DBS finds
The drive is led by information and communications and manufacturing firms.
AcroMeta unit receives undertaking linked to potential Indonesian nickel entry
The proposed transaction aligns with its strategy to participate in the nickel value chain.
DBS' net profit down 3% to $11b in 2025
Its net profit fell by 3%.
AcroMeta enters $1.4m binding deal to sell engineering subsidiary
The sale is subject to a minimum adjusted net asset value and shareholder approval.
SID names Emily Poon as new CEO
She will assume the post starting 1 March.
GS Holdings expands into beverage distribution amidst Octopus (APAC) Holdings rebranding
The move better reflects its current business profile and activities.
Singapore equity market positioned defensively amid Asia volatility
Lower interest rates and strong labour market conditions are benefiting interest-rate-sensitive sectors.
Singapore emerges as third-largest FX hub as trading hits $1.89t in 2025
April 2025 volume rose 60% from 2022.
AIMS APAC REIT lifts net property income 4.1% in 9M FY2026
Distribution growth supported by rental reversions.
GE Aerospace to inject $300m for Singapore engine repair expansion
The five-year investment adds AI-driven MRO capacity.
RTX expands Singapore aerospace capacity with over $139m investment
The new deals will back next-generation aircraft platforms.
Seatrium completes $65m AmFELS yard divestment in Texas
The deal includes $50m deferred payment due in one year.
UOL securitisation could bring up to $7.8b in gross proceeds, DBS says
DBS also estimated UOL to lock in $0.10 to $2.30 per share of un-booked gains.
Eneco unit signs non-binding deal for Fastweld acquisition
The MoU includes 180-day exclusive negotiation period.
iWOW signs non-binding term sheet for $11.2m planned acquisition
The company is planning to fully acquire a healthcare nutrition company.
SGREIT NPI dips 0.8% in H1 2026 after asset divestments
Loss of income from sold assets offsets stable underlying performance.
Lincotrade expects significant earnings improvement in H1 2026
Execution of higher outstanding order book cited.
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