Singapore
Sheng Siong’s H1 profit rises 11.9% to $81m as new stores lift sales
Sheng Siong’s H1 profit rises 11.9% to $81m as new stores lift sales
The board declared an interim dividend of $0.0375 per share.
FLCT posts 8.2% rental reversion in Q3 FY2026
Portfolio occupancy was 96.1% as at end-June.
Singapore Airlines named most attractive employer for 2026
It rated highly for its reputation, technology and innovation, and leadership.
EGP Energy raises $30.6m in SGX debut
Proceeds will support new capabilities and expansion into Malaysia and Indonesia.
Kemin breaks ground on $44.8m Singapore centre
The four-storey Kuriosity Centre will accommodate more than 140 employees.
Grab to pilot on-demand autonomous shuttles in Punggol
The shuttles will take the most direct route between the locations selected by the rider.
Singapore companies top SEA payment startup funding
Airwallex made up almost 70% of the combined funding of the Top 12 startups.
Nearly 70% of C-suite executives rank tech change as top threat
Only 46% feel prepared, whilst GenAI technical-skills readiness stands at 20%.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI slips 0.69%; Top stock is DFIRG USD
DFIRG USD is the top stock with a 4.47% increase.
Over half of affluent Gen Z investors prefer exposure abroad: HSBC
Medium-term financial confidence dropped to 48% from 73% a year earlier.
Condo resale volume climbs 4.2% as sub-sale share sinks in June
OCR claimed 48.3% of June's estimated 1,042 resale deals.
Earlybird AI targets SME accounting
Its founder says small businesses need finance teams without adding headcount.
Nasty Cookie builds for overseas growth
Its founder says scaling operations matters more than adding stores.
Keppel earnings down 59% due to impairments and terminated M1 deal
Non-core portfolio losses deepened to $375m from $46m in the same period a year earlier.
CDL Hospitality Trusts H1 DPS up by 8.6% YoY to $0.0215
Net property income increased 1.8% to $59.7m.
Frasers Property expands FRx rewards via Shell and Link partnerships
The Shell partnership will offer EV charging privileges and complimentary parking, amongst others.
Singtel confirms Optus stake talks, says deal not certain
Telco remains open to an Australian minority partner.
Commentary
What matters for Singapore’s AI future is consistency, not brilliance
The AI pilot worked. Now comes the real test
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Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape