News
Singtel launches $2b share buyback programme
Singtel launches $2b share buyback programme
This is the group’s first share buyback programme.
Temasek-backed SeaTown invests $115m in AddVita
AddVita will use the funds to enact its ‘buy-and-build’ strategy.
Singtel net profit rises fivefold in FY2025
The growth was driven by a net exceptional gain of $1.55b.
Koh urges collective effort to secure Singapore’s cyberspace
He reiterated that cybersecurity requires a sustained, collective effort.
SBF reelects Teo Siong Seng as chairman
His reappointment took effect on 20 May.
District 1 leads Singapore rents at $9,225 in Q1
Rents in these areas reached $9,225, $8,200, and $8,000 respectively.
Baiduri Bank opens Singapore representative office
Young Yi will serve as chief representative officer.
Economy up 3.9% YoY in Q1
This growth was driven by the wholesale trade, manufacturing, finance, and insurance sectors.
PwC to open $5.16m AI hub in Singapore
The project is supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board.
Joo Chiat Place shophouse up for sale for $8.5m
The sale will be conducted via an Expression of Interest exercise.
NHCS launches nationwide AI project to speed up heart scan analysis
SENSE’s deployment is scheduled for the third quarter of the year.
CGH and Hologic ink MoU on breast imaging research and education
Both will focus on the co-development of real-world evidence for imaging technologies.
SIA Engineering inks services agreements with SIA, Scoot
These agreements are expected to yield a total labour revenue of $1.3b.
Workplace inefficiencies could cost $85b annually: report
Fragmented digital experiences fuel inefficiency and workplace stress.
Delfi Limited’s EBITDA down 27.2% to $21.9m in Q1 on lower sales in Indonesia
Higher cocoa bean prices continue to weigh on chocolate manufacturers globally.
CDL doubles sales revenue to $1.9b in Q1 2025
It sold 795 units, 85% higher than the same quarter in 2024.
CLI establishes first onshore master fund in China
The master fund will invest in a series of sub-funds to acquire high-quality assets.
Commentary
Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
Beyond the chips: The materials behind Singapore’s AI infrastructure
How homegrown brands are redefining premium in Asia
AI in hospitality: Where should Singapore’s F&B operators draw the line?