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Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.84%; Top stock is UOL
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.84%; Top stock is UOL
UOL Group Limited is the top stock with a 2.39% increase.
Cordlife granted extension to appeal license suspension
The company stopped collection of cord blood units before suspension period
Mainland tourists drive WeChat’s growth during National Day
Cross-border transactions in Weixin Pay increased by 21% year-on-year
LTA expands bus network under BCEP as ridership rises
Six new routes and two extensions set to launch by 2025.
DBS forecasted to post softer Q3 earnings, maintain DPS at S$0.60
The reduction of the SORA could pressure the bank’s net interest margin.
UOL and CapitaLand’s Skye at Holland nearly sells out at launch
Skye at Holland sold 658 of its 666 units or 99% of all units for sale over its launch weekend.
ABC Impact, DBS, UOB establish US$110m sustainability-linked subscription loan
Proceeds will be used for ABC Impact’s ABC Impact Fund II.
Standard Chartered accelerating gen AI, data training for workforce
Over 15% of SC’s Singapore-based employees have undergone AI programme courses.
SIA’s travel fair to offer more than 380,000 discounted tickets
Promotional fares are available on eligible SIA flights from January to September 2026.
GRC Limited unit secures $21.6m contract
It will be for the supply and delivery of precast concrete components for building works.
SC Capital sells South Korea site for $48.9m
The six-storey property has a gross lettable area of approximately 4,189 square metres.
Forvis Mazars announces new tax partner, senior leadership promotions in Singapore
Women now make up 32% of the group’s senior management in the city-state.
Lendlease Global Commercial REIT issues 29.7 million new units for fee payments
About 24.99 million units were issued as payment of 100% of the REIT management fees.
Q&M Dental subsidiary Aoxin launches rights issue
The total investment could reach $15.35m.
Singapore, New Zealand set 10-year agenda under strategic partnership
The inaugural New Zealand–Singapore Leadership Forum will also be launched in 2026.
Young workers cite team issues, low pay as top concerns
68% of employed youths are actively or passively open to new roles.
Singapore opens Asia’s first experiential carbon-literacy gallery
It aims to improve public understanding of carbon and its impact.
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