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ASL Marine profit jumps 176% on higher gross earnings, lower finance costs
ASL Marine profit jumps 176% on higher gross earnings, lower finance costs
Revenue rose slightly as ship repair and chartering helped offset weaker shipbuilding contributions.
Jurong flex workspace demand surges as firms look beyond Singapore CBD
Smaller teams and rising desk rates are reshaping Singapore’s flexible office market.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.02%; Top stock is Venture Manufacturing
Venture Manufacturing (S) Ltd is the top stock with a 2.50% increase.
Singapore, World Bank launch joint programme to scale carbon trading
The initiative will help countries develop interoperable digital carbon registries.
UK development investor BII commits $30m to SG climate fund
The fund backs a BlackRock-managed industrial decarbonisation programme.
SGX and Bloomberg partner to boost visibility of local equities
Singapore equity research will be made more accessible through the Bloomberg Terminal.
Singapore seeks global AI collaboration, rejects zero-sum rivalry
DPM Gan says the country will work with partners to build AI capability and trust.
SG-linked Singamas chief tied to US price-fixing shipping case
The alleged cartel fueled Singamas’ swing to a $239m (US$186.8m) profit in 2021.
Singapore maintains top aviation safety as APAC risks rise
Regional accident rate doubled whilst Singapore reported no major accidents in 2025.
Grab takes control of Indonesia’s Superbank via GXS transfer
The transfer will increase the group’s stake in the bank to over 50%.
CDL sales slump in Q1 without big launch
Revenue dropped to $609.6m as Newport Residences replaced larger 2025 projects.
Former broker jailed, finance executive fined in MAS trading cases
One received a 10-week jail term, whilst the other was fined $200,000.
Singlife's heritage income plan locks payouts up to 150 years
It blends retirement income with inheritance planning mechanics.
A*STAR expands fusion research collaboration with CFS
athey will focus on ARC plant development and advanced materials.
Singtel weighs minority Optus stake sale as H2 net profit drops 21%
Local Singapore consumer revenue drops 3% amidst intensifying price competition.
Domestic wholesale sales fall 6.9% in Q1
Foreign wholesale sales rose 3.6%, supported by demand for computer hardware and electronic chips.
AECOM-led JV appointed for Singapore waste facility Phase 2
The Integrated Waste Management Facility will process up to 2,900 tonnes of waste per day.
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