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Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.62%; Top stock is JMH USD
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.62%; Top stock is JMH USD
JMH USD is the top stock with a 8.71% increase.
Orchard Road retail rents rise in 2025 as prime occupancy stays high
It noted a return to modest growth after several years of flat rents, driven by more than 98% prime occupancy in Tier-1 malls.
Core inflation rises to 1.2% in October
MAS core Inflation is projected to average around 0.5% in 2025.
Trust Singapore unveils Visa instalment option for credit card holders
The minimum eligible transaction is S$100 or as offered by an eligible merchant.
ST Engineering to deliver advanced SAR satellite
The sub-metre imaging resolution will boost disaster response and security capabilities.
3 major suppliers tapped to launch methanol bunkering in 2026
Global Energy, Golden Island, PetroChina secured five-year supply permits.
OCBC rolls out in-app calls for retail customers
In-app calls will not incur International Direct Dialling (IDD) charges.
1 in 3 Singaporeans willing to pay for assured 5G performance
The city-state is amongst first markets using network slicing for premium connectivity.
Shophouse with backlane in Joo Chiat up for sale at $14.5m
The 4,700-square-foot shophouse could accommodate a floor extension in its backlane strip.
Far East Orchard targets $3b core AUM by 2030 under new strategy
The group will scale its lodging platform, targeting 110,000 rooms and beds.
Marco Polo Marine expects higher FY2025 net profit after tax
One-off gains from vessel impairment reversal and joint venture disposal boost its earnings.
Hatten Land proposes to acquire Metrocon capital
The $24m purchase price may allot a new number of shares of 5.571 billion ordinary shares, or 60% of the share capital of Hatten.
Jardine Matheson maintains full-year profit outlook as Q3 results remain consistent
Group reports mixed underlying profit outcomes across subsidiaries
Mandarin Oriental posts ‘stable’ underlying net profit in Q3
The hospitality firm opened a resort in Dubai and China and a hotel in Seoul during the quarter.
Lum Chang Creations secures $63.4m in new public and private contracts
Contracts awarded include the $31.9m ROMM redevelopment and $31.5m church project.
BRC Asia Limited’s net profit reaches $94.1m in FY2025
It recorded a revenue of $155b due to stronger project offtake was cited for growth.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.95%; Top stock is HongkongLand USD
HongkongLand USD is the top stock with a 0.48% increase.
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