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Maybank net profit up 4% to $803m in Q1
Net operating income also increased 1.8% to $2.39b.
Energy firms enter new cross-border renewable energy trade in Southeast Asia
Companies from three countries have signed a new deal to export clean power.
SGTraDex, Malaysia's MYEG ink deal to boost digital trade connectivity
The collaboration aims to drive the shift from paper-based to digital trade using verifiable electronic records.
Plato Capital to delist with $0.0305 exit offer price
The offer price represents a 111.81% premium over the last traded price on 23 May.
Boustead Singapore net profit soars 58% to $59.1m in H2
This comes amidst a 42% revenue decline.
Bukit Sembawang profit up 13% to $51.4m in H2
However, revenue for the period fell 24%.
Geopolitical tensions threaten trade, seen hurting Asian economies: MAS Economist
The 12th Asian Monetary Policy Forum convened academics and policymakers to discuss major economic and financial issues in Asia.
ESG momentum drives outperformance across ASEAN markets: CGSI
In Malaysia, the FBM100 Pos portfolio achieved 150.1% cumulative returns and 6.27% annualised alpha.
Savills projects 7% rise in private home prices for 2025
Q1 saw a 0.8% QoQ increase in private home prices, following a sharper 2.3% rise in Q4 2024.
Deutsche Bank partners with finaXai on token fund servicing
It will assess the integration of machine learning and large language models into asset servicing workflows.
Stellar Lifestyle launches tech accelerator with JR East and SMU
The initiative aims to uncover tech-driven solutions that enhance retail, advertising, and F&B experiences.
Singapore's manufacturing output up 5.9% YoY in April
The transport engineering sector posted the biggest growth at 22.9%.
Manulife US REIT secures six-month extension for asset disposal
Lenders also approved the sale of the Peachtree office building.
Building height limits to rise near airports from August 2025
Other updates include faster bus shelter approvals and cheaper drone permits.
ASEAN concludes talks on trade deal upgrade: DPM Gan
ASEAN members plan to sign the upgraded ATIGA at the 47th ASEAN Summit in October 2025.
Singapore and Paraguay ink carbon credits deal
This is the city-state’s seventh carbon credits collaboration.
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