Singapore
CEOs pivot from expansion to profit amidst energy shocks, EY says
CEOs pivot from expansion to profit amidst energy shocks, EY says
Firms are now focusing on financial flexibility, operational efficiency and productivity gains.
Google Cloud, EnterpriseSG launch SEA AI startup programme
Selected founders can receive up to $447k (US$350k) in cloud credits.
IHH Healthcare core profit up 3% in 2025 as revenue hits $6.6b
Core revenue rose 18%.
High Court rejects UOB late-fee claim after loan recall
The case involved a $556.2k credit line secured by an Oxley Bizhub unit.
Skylink net profit climbs 61.7% to $4.43m in FY26 after RTO effects
Revenue rose 34.1% as leasing and engineering segments drove performance.
Boustead net profit jumps 145% to $232.6m in FY26 on asset sale
Adjusted profit, however, fell 35%, reflecting lower underlying earnings.
SATS profit rises 17% to $285m in FY26 on record revenue
Cargo growth and food services lifted revenue.
LTA to cut school holiday ERP rates before June-end hike
Charges to rise by $1 on selected AYE and PIE gantries from 29 June.
Singapore and ADB renew 3-year pact to back ASEAN power grid projects
The cross-border grid expansion tests funding and technical limits in Southeast Asia.
Private home prices extend gains in Q1 as volumes fall
New launches and resale transactions declined across all segments.
KPMG unveils AI centre to assess, scale deployments
Early rollout targets financial services, logistics, and healthcare.
Singapore pressed to adopt AI-led checks after Nvidia case
Authorities are under pressure to boost spot checks on high-risk tech shipments.
AI boom shields Singapore 2026 outlook from Middle East, tariff headwinds
Meanwhile, the central bank could shift policy settings later in the year if energy prices keep climbing.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.05%; Top stock is CityDev
CityDev is the top stock with a 3.43% increase.
Residential market sales exceed launches as supply drops 30% in Q1
Developers cut new launches whilst buyers absorb more units than are released in the quarter.
Financial stereotypes weigh on Singaporeans’ well-being: AIA
The study found 98% of respondents in Singapore said stereotypes negatively affect them socially.
Singapore Airlines to raise Amsterdam flights to 10 weekly services
The added flights will run from August to October amid stronger Asia-Pacific-Europe travel demand.
Commentary
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