Singapore
BCA Academy and NEC Contracts drive collaborative contracting with pilot project launch
BCA Academy and NEC Contracts drive collaborative contracting with pilot project launch
The pogramme comprises one-day online training and three-day classroom learning.
OKP Holdings profit surges 33% in 2025 on record $223.5m revenue
Despite a 43.7% fall in rental income, the infrastructure specialist posted $43.6m net profit.
UK's Sides expands in Singapore with Sentosa opening
This follows the debut of its first outlet in April 2025.
Lendlease REIT moves to full ownership of PLQ Mall in $116.4m deal
The REIT is set to acquire the remaining 30% stake.
Hyphens Pharma profit dives 44% in 2025 despite record 40.7% gross margins
Net profit fell to $6.1m in 2025 as higher costs and inventory write-offs offset proprietary brand growth.
MOM defends $10b workforce spend as mid-career PMET unemployment holds steady
Long-term unemployment for workers in their 40s and 50s stayed in normal range in 2025 despite tech shifts.
Genting Singapore’s FY2025 net profit drops 33% to $390.3m
Revenue slipped 3% to $2.45b from $2.53b in the previous year.
QAI Ventures builds quantum hybrid hub in SoftBank-HorizonX collab
The programme advances cross-sector quantum adoption.
Aspial's 2025 profit soars 172% as $84m retail engine offsets property slump
FY2025 profit rose to $58.8m, driven by its Lifestyle segment.
OCBC net profit edges down 2% to $7.42b in FY2025
Total income rose to $14.6b as non-interest income provided a buffer.
Trade-related sectors may slow as 2026 growth moderates
Manufacturing and trade activity were key drivers of the recent 5.3% and 5% expansions.
High-income workers delay retirement as 45% cite 'sandwich generation' strain
Eight in 10 expect to fund relatives even after leaving the workforce.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.41%; Top stock is Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Pte Ltd is the top stock with a 2.59% increase.
Private sector dominates 66% of grid solar capacity
Private installations reached 1,273 MWp in Q3 2025.
Freehold Geylang hotel for sale at $110m via EOI
The property features 184 rooms averaging approximately 175 sq ft.
OCBC hit with SGX complaint over coal power financing in Indonesia
The complaint notes it excludes financing for new coal plants under its framework.
SingFinance profit rises 16% to $42.3m in 2025 despite economic uncertainties
Total income increased 19% to $85.6m.
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