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Which banks are most favored by Singapore’s wealthiest?
Which banks are most favored by Singapore’s wealthiest?
Top brands are those with wealth management expertise and international reach.
AsiaPhos plans $59.4m acquisition of Exquisite Mode in reverse takeover
The board believes the deal would allow the company to enter a new growth area.
Scoot expands global services by launching Dohop-powered booking platform
The platform enables customers to book self-connect itineraries.
Sembcorp bags Pandan Reservoir floating solar project
This is the company’s third floating solar project in Singapore.
Interest in thrift increases in Singapore
Thanks to Gen Z, who are getting into vintage style.
EnGro Corp strikes of dormant subsidiary in Malaysia
This is not expected to have any material impact on the company.
MetaOptics launches IPO at $0.20 per share
It is expected to raise $6m in gross proceeds.
City Developments completes sale of stake in Scottsdale Properties to IOI Properties
The purchaser paid an aggregate amount of $835.29m.
ComfortDelGro fully acquires CityCab from ST Engineering unit for $116.3m
CityCab has been managed by ComfortDelGro since 2005.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.15%; Top stock is YZJ Shipbuilding SGD
YZJ Shipbuilding SGD is the top stock with a 6.53% increase.
Singapore renews LACAC deal to boost Latin American training
Under the agreement, AAS will offer 75 fellowships over the next three years for aviation professionals from LACAC’s 22 member states.
LTA to raise ERP rates by $1 at five expressways
The affected stretches include segments of the AYE, CTE, and PIE.
H2G Green forms new unit to expand into LNG and hydrogen trade
The new unit will build on H2G’s existing energy business in Singapore and focus on regional trading activities.
Mediacorp to cut 93 jobs amidst digital disruption and ad shifts
Mediacorp said impacted employees will receive a severance package of one month’s salary for each year of service.
Cathay Cineplexes to enter voluntary liquidation under IRDA
CCPL had received statutory demands and legal claims from various parties between July and August 2025.
Singapore offers 75 aviation fellowships under LACAC agreement
CAAS will conduct three training programmes in Latin America, focusing on aviation safety, security, air traffic services, and management.
COTD: Business sentiment index dips in Q2
Across sectors, Banking & Insurance and Real Estate Activities sectors are more upbeat.
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