Singapore
Nam Cheong’s net profit falls 80% to $41.5m in 9M
Nam Cheong’s net profit falls 80% to $41.5m in 9M
Its earnings dropped on weaker joint venture gains.
Sanli Environmental net profit rises 84% to $3.2m in H1 FY2026
Higher gross profit and revaluation gains lifted earnings despite lower revenue.
Zixin Group’s net profit more than doubles to $5m in H1 FY2026
Processed product sales lifted earnings despite margin decline.
Stamford Land exits Sir Stamford hotel business after divestment
The asset contributed 5.4% of group profit before tax in H1 FY2026.
Del Monte Pacific’s earnings surge to US$16.8m in Q2 FY 2026
Thanks to sales expansion across its markets.
Hour Glass net profit rises 23% in H1 FY2026
Its associate gains and higher margins drove earnings growth despite cost pressures.
Singapore vital in Southeast Asia’s digital economy: report
The city-state led in digital payments last year as the region’s economy is projected to reach $1.299t by 2030.
Mastercard targets full SG adoption of ‘Click to Pay’ scheme in next phase of rollout
Instead of card entry, Click to Pay enables digital payments and in-device biometrics.
Ascott unveils disability inclusion playbook for accommodation sector
It is intended to guide the group’s disability inclusion efforts across its global portfolio.
HR leaders expect AI to take over two-thirds of routine work by 2026
AI adoption accelerates as Singapore HR teams take on broader roles with fewer resources.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.65%; Top stock is Thai Beverage Public Company Limited
Thai Beverage Public Company Limited is the top stock with a 1.06% increase.
GPS spoofing raises costs for Singapore shipowners
Insurers must update underwriting as cyber navigation disruptions rise.
Singapore sees slower crypto user growth despite high adoption
Both Singapore (28%) and Hong Kong (27%) show high familiarity but slower growth in new users.
Singapore and Thailand expand partnership on legal development
The partnership also covers joint work on common templates, legal dictionaries, and data schemas.
AI governance, quantum threats dominate Singapore FinTech Festival Day 3
Executives say resilient digital architecture, not breakthroughs alone, will shape the next era of finance.
Why banks must act fast on quantum threat
The financial cost of delay would be roughly 2.5% of the information technology budget.
SIA net profit falls nearly 68% in H1
The board declared a $900m three‑year special dividend plan.
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