News
SIA, SIAEC, and A*STAR to manufacture aircraft, integrate AI in new joint labs
SIA, SIAEC, and A*STAR to manufacture aircraft, integrate AI in new joint labs
The labs boost aerospace manufacturing and analytics.
Venterra deepens hold on APAC’s offshore energy with expanded Singapore facility
The new facility adds office, storage, and testing space for 14 specialists at Venterra.
Microsoft-IMDA’s ‘QuickStart’ programme funds enterprises to deploy AI
AI QuickStart is designed for digital leaders in education and manufacturing with 3-month LLM solutions.
Huawei-SP Mobility’s BESS-enabled EV charger to power high-mileage drivers
The first ultra-fast site opens at Temasek Polytechnic.
DBS' net profit down 3% to $11b in 2025
Its net profit fell by 3%.
Concord New Energy output up 16.9% in January
Attributable solar output fell 4.47% to 90.41 GW.
Sanli forms joint venture for Changi NEWater Factory 3
The joint venture will be governed by a management committee comprising four members.
Nanofilm to set up Dongguan joint venture
Proceeds will be used to support the venture’s working capital and business expansion.
Singapore insurers win 96% of health claim battles
Parliamentary reply shows only 4% of policyholders succeed in disputes.
PaxOcean opens US$200m shipyard at Jalan Samulun
The hub is intended to serve as a collaborative “living lab” for decarbonisation.
Monday Wrap: 'Defence-led' Budget, fintech surge, and a mega-event lineup
Budget 2026 is expected to prioritise hard power and AI as consumer vouchers ease.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.83%; top stock is CapitalLand Integrated Commercial Trust
CapitalLand Integrated Commercial Trust is the top stock with a 2.94% increase.
Standard Chartered launches SC Shop and Earn cashback on SC Mobile
Priorty Private and Priorty Banking clients can earn up to 6.9% cashback on Agoda and Expedia.
Tim Ho Wan focuses on value, subdued locations in Singapore reach
Dim sum chain responds to rising costs and labour shortages by doubling down on quality.
AcroMeta enters $1.4m binding deal to sell engineering subsidiary
The sale is subject to a minimum adjusted net asset value and shareholder approval.
CICT distributable income jumps 16% to $449m in H2
ION Orchard, CapitaSpring acquisitions boosted H2 revenue, property income.
First REIT DPU drops 8.1% in 2025 on weaker rupiah and yen
DPU stood at 2.17 cents during the year.
Commentary
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