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PGIM Investments appoints Brenda Leow as new head of SEA
PGIM Investments appoints Brenda Leow as new head of SEA
She will lead the wholesale sales and distribution of the firm’s investment strategies.
Singapore transport sector poised for moderate growth in 2025
Demand in air transport is expected to remain strong, but weaker ticket pricing could pressure profitability.
Stable banking sector sees limited upside from NIM-driven earnings
Wealth management and treasury income will remain key drivers of non-interest income (non-II) in FY25F
Singapore GDP growth forecasted to ease to 2.4% in 2025
Manufacturing sector is anticipated to remain a key driver of economic growth.
Singapore poised for consistent growth with strategic trade advantage
The city-state has leveraged its strengths and location for steady growth since 2017, KGI says.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.42%; Top stock is Seatrium Ltd
Seatrium Ltd is the top stock with a 1.49% increase.
Manufacturing leads Singapore’s GDP growth with 11% YoY rise in Q3
GDP is expected to drop in 2025.
Singapore is world’s 9th most attractive city destination in 2024
This marks Singapore’s debut in the top 10.
Singapore emerges as top destination relocation in SEA
The city-state ranks 8th globally.
Xiaohongshu, Taobao could help Singapore brands reach more Chinese clients
Retailers less familiar with the China market could start with Tmall and JD Worldwide.
Singlife Connect 3.0 launched to build 'Beyond Insurance' ecosystem
It seeks to create integrated solutions in health, lifestyle, and financial literacy amongst others.
Ow Chio Kat buys 155,400 more shares from Hai Sun Hup Group
This increased his direct interest to 43.32%.
Manulife SG unveils two industry-first collaboration for cancer care, gut health
It will offer liquid biopsy for cancer care and gut health screening.
Hai Leck founder offers $0.55 per share to privatise company
Cheng holds 88.9% of Hai Leck.
Longbridge Group bags $133m more funding for international expansion
It also launched Longbridge Securities Singapore with no commission fees.
Sembcorp Industries receives South African court ruling on subsidiary sale
The appeal judgment affirmed that the share purchase agreement is valid and enforceable.
NTUC to raise retirement, re-employment ages for employees in 2025
The change affects 2,356 employees across NTUC, NTUC Club, and NTUC Enterprise.
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