Singapore
Michael Kum emerges as substantial shareholder in Marco Polo Marine with 5.77% stake
Michael Kum emerges as substantial shareholder in Marco Polo Marine with 5.77% stake
Halom Investments bought 60 million shares from Penguin, raising Kum’s holding to 225 million.
Singapore women in finance show stronger entrepreneurial aspirations, up to 42%
Generation Z and Millennials lead rise in entrepreneurial ambitions.
SGD gains 1.3% annually against MYR from 2020 to 2025, says Alvin Tan
He confirms the currency has been steadily rising since 2021.
Singapore shippers face policy cancellations as Iran conflict escalate
Hull and Machinery coverage faces cancellations with reinstatements costing more.
Gas supply remains secure with no near-term disruptions: Sembcorp
The group confirms the Fujairah F1 plant in the UAE is undamaged.
GuocoLand sells 90% of River Modern units as local buyers dominate
Units averaged $3,266 psf, with the highest transaction reaching $3,693 psf.
US tariffs pose limited risk to economy despite 15% threat: Gan Siow Huang
New 10% levy is broadly unchanged from previous reciprocal taxes.
Hydromover 2.0 launches in Singapore, eyes UAE rollout
The electric cargo vessel offers longer range and larger payload.
Retail stays steady despite 0.4% dip as festive boom kicks in: analysts
RHB maintains 2% growth outlook amidst a stable economic backdrop and labour.
Credit card market to grow 9.2% in 2026 on increased acceptance and contactless payments
Credit cards lead as value-added benefits attract users.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.03%; Top stock is Hongkong Land
Hongkong Land is the top stock with a 2.82% increase.
Monday Wrap: business steadies, bonds in demand, and a green finance push
Meanwhile, a report revealed that over five million web threats were detected last year.
PropNex FY 2025 profit jumps 72% on private home rebound
Revenue reached a record $1.1b.
Nam Cheong CEO boosts holdings after buying 100,000 shares
This lifts his stake in the company to 4.053%.
Hongkong Land swings to $1.61b profit after 2024 loss
The company recovered despite lower underlying earnings.
SGH and Redesign Health to build startups, new tech in 3-year deal
Under the MoU, SGH will provide access to clinicians and research, amongst others.
GS Holdings seals Dyspatchr deal with 36.53-million share issuance
This makes Dyspatchr a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company.
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