News
Electronics and Biomed seize $12.1b as Singapore anchors AI chip demand
Electronics and Biomed seize $12.1b as Singapore anchors AI chip demand
Manufacturing led FAI as semiconductor firms expanded facilities for global AI servers.
Raffles Education net profit falls 58% to $3.11m in H1 FY2026
Revenue remains flat despite reversing a $0.32m operating loss from the past year.
DBS CEO's direct stake rises to 1.4 million shares via vesting
About 23,379 shares were vested at no cash consideration on 16 February.
AIA Singapore’s payout hits $40b in last decade
Claims and maturity proceeds span protection and savings.
Mencast Holdings to divest Penjuru Road property in $21m deal
The sale is expected to yield a $7.7m gain and repay loans.
Tiong Seng warns of FY2025 net loss as legacy project costs bite
The warning follows a $2.8m net profit in FY2024.
CSE Global FY2025 new orders hit $1b as Q4 electrification triples
The group closed the year with an order book of $709.5m.
True 5G Standalone networks deliver 52% speed boost over hybrid 5G
New Ookla data shows 5G SA achieves low latency by using a full 5G core.
DBS pilots Visa Intelligent Commerce for agent-initiated payments
Pilot tests AI agents completing everyday purchases using issuer-controlled payment flows.
Local retail investors outpace global peers in discipline and diversification: study
Gen Z investors allocate capital monthly, outperforming both Gen X and Baby Boomers in the city-state.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.02%; Top stock is Jardine Matheson
Jardine Matheson is the top stock with a 2.55% increase.
SIA Group’s passenger traffic inches up by 0.7% in January ahead of holiday season
Passenger numbers rise 4.1% even as load factor slips.
Rex International posts over 12,000 boepd in January
Norway accounted for the bulk of production.
Samudera strengthens Asia presence with new Japan shipping venture
The JV has a capital of $1.8m.
ISCA sets aside $3m as 98% foresee industry disruption
This will fund AI capability, career transition and sustainability support.
OUE projects 2025 net loss on $240m China property hit
The group flagged $220m to $240m in equity-related annual loss.
Singapore Paincare sinks to net loss on rising staff expenses
The group posted a $47,000 net loss in HY2026, reversing last year’s $781,000 profit.
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