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Tiong Seng warns of FY2025 net loss as legacy project costs bite
Tiong Seng warns of FY2025 net loss as legacy project costs bite
The warning follows a $2.8m net profit in FY2024.
CSE Global FY2025 new orders hit $1b as Q4 electrification triples
The group closed the year with an order book of $709.5m.
True 5G Standalone networks deliver 52% speed boost over hybrid 5G
New Ookla data shows 5G SA achieves low latency by using a full 5G core.
Singapore’s last-mile delivery shifts from growth to efficiency as costs rise
These pressures are structural rather than temporary.
Most firms stuck on simple AI tasks as cognitive gaps stall growth
About 65% struggle to scale AI despite 70% of workers being digitally literate.
Health, transport costs lead consumer price index in 2025
Meanwhile, tech and clothing prices slide.
DBS pilots Visa Intelligent Commerce for agent-initiated payments
Pilot tests AI agents completing everyday purchases using issuer-controlled payment flows.
Analysts clash over 5.0% export forecast amidst AI risks
UOB raises its forecast to 5.0% on surging AI tailwinds, whilst RHB maintains conservative 3.0% target.
Local retail investors outpace global peers in discipline and diversification: study
Gen Z investors allocate capital monthly, outperforming both Gen X and Baby Boomers in the city-state.
Loss-making firms face exclusion from 40% tax rebate
KPMG warns that unprofitable firms will face immediate relief gaps under the new Year of Assessment.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.02%; Top stock is Jardine Matheson
Jardine Matheson is the top stock with a 2.55% increase.
Construction jobs surge 8,700 as tech sector sheds roles
Ministry of Trade and Industry survey confirms massive hiring spike in building and infrastructure.
SIA Group’s passenger traffic inches up by 0.7% in January ahead of holiday season
Passenger numbers rise 4.1% even as load factor slips.
Rex International posts over 12,000 boepd in January
Norway accounted for the bulk of production.
Samudera strengthens Asia presence with new Japan shipping venture
The JV has a capital of $1.8m.
ISCA sets aside $3m as 98% foresee industry disruption
This will fund AI capability, career transition and sustainability support.
OUE projects 2025 net loss on $240m China property hit
The group flagged $220m to $240m in equity-related annual loss.
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