Singapore
DBS’s Q2 2026 profit climbs 9% driven by higher fee income
DBS’s Q2 2026 profit climbs 9% driven by higher fee income
The bank said fee income remained close to record levels.
DBS targets small firms’ technology gaps with free support
The package includes onboarding workshops, sector advice and access to artificial intelligence tools.
Smaller listed firms lag on disclosure and ESG governance: report
Companies were strongest in disclosures relating to rights of shareholders.
Electronic boom sets off GDP growth upgrade
AI-related demand and chip supercycle is boosting the industry.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.55%; Top stock is Keppel DC REIT
Keppel DC REIT is the top stock with a 3.20% increase.
Nine in 10 to shift spending to Johor as RTS Link nears
Groceries top the list of categories losing out at 56%.
Analysts flag muted interest in Berlayar Drive tender
Consultants said developers may be growing more selective amid economic uncertainty and a wider choice of land.
Rumavi takes aim at relocation, property advice
The startup plans to enter four more Asian markets within 18 months.
More ageing sites may test en bloc market, but no frenzy seen: PropNex
MinLaw proposes tiered consent rules under amendments to the strata law.
July HDB resale reaches record-high of 2,660 transactions
Resale prices dip by 0.7% during the month.
Berlayar Drive receives single bid of $576.7m
The tender has now been closed.
All-Link to raise $20.1m in IPO debut
The group said its public offer shares were 4.85 times subscribed.
Lendlease Global Commercial REIT posts 3% DPU growth in FY2026
Net property income increased 2.7% to $152.7m.
High-return SGX small- and mid-caps fetch higher valuations in 7M 2026
Median P/B rose from 0.55 times in the lowest-return group to 2.25 times in the highest.
Changi Airport deploys autonomous wheelchairs after successful trials
Wheelchair assistance requests rose 20% from 2023 to 2025.
CapitaLand China Trust H1 DPU dips 1.6% to 2.45 cents
Gross revenue slipped 4.4% to $152.3m, whilst NPI fell 2.5% to $103.9m.
SSA to develop AI learning platform for maritime workforce
AI will create personalised learning paths based on user needs.
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