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ST Engineering AirX secures ferry partners in Asia for AirFish rollout
ST Engineering AirX secures ferry partners in Asia for AirFish rollout
Their first passenger services are set the second half of 2026.
MAS issues $3.95b education mandate to equip investors as SGX hits $1t
Government boosts investor education amidst $1.8b daily trades.
Singtel, KKR to acquire 81.7% of STT GDC in $6.6b cash deal
Effective stakes are split 25% for the telco and 75% for the private equity firm.
Asia seizes 38 % of global digital payments as SG nears cash-light reality
Singapore led the region’s digital payment surge with real-time systems like PayNow.
Wellness travel goes mainstream as 81% chase health-focused perks
Singapore and Hong Kong led APAC in making sports and wellness core travel experiences.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.06%; Top stock is Singtel
Singtel is the top stock with a 4.74% increase.
SpeQtral, Addvalue to study satellite quantum key distribution in Singapore
They will also explore joint go-to-market strategies and co-development initiatives.
Thales inks three MoUs with Singapore EDB on AI, cybersecurity, and manufacturing
Thales will add robots at its Singapore manufacturing centre to boost efficiency.
Singapore Airlines to launch non-stop Riyadh flights in June
The city becomes SIA’s second Saudi destination alongside Scoot’s Jeddah route.
Property investment to dip 5% in 2026 as rental growth stalls
Geopolitical and trade-related risks hamper growth.
KIT income jumps 24% to $249.5m in FY2025 on portfolio growth
Digital infrastructure acquisition expands the trust’s portfolio.
Mapletree refocuses $15.5b portfolio on retail and business parks after Hong Kong exit
MPACT portolio now comprises15 properties focused on retail and business parks.
PropNex unit hit with $367k lawsuit over alleged misrepresentation
Board says case unlikely to materially affect FY2026 results.
Ley Choon's $43.6m new contracts guarantee project revenue through 2029
The contracts cover works for underground utilities services and road facilities.
Info-Tech taps Rotary Engineering CFO to lead financial governance
Overall accounting functions and corporate transparency will fall under his supervision.
ComfortDelGro unifies SG P2P services under 'Zig' brand
Taxis, private-hire, and limousines now operate under a single identity.
Keppel locks in $7.1b long-term contracted revenue after securing $600m in fresh contracts
The new contracts lifted long-term revenue, securing cash flows across Asia to 2040.
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