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OCBC Q2 profit falls 7% to S$1.82 billion; to pay S$0.41 a share in dividends The earnings beat the S$1.79 billion consensus forecast from a Bloomberg poll of six analysts.

Ringgit, rupiah, baht and peso tipped to strengthen despite rate-cut signals Economists see more upside for South-east Asian currencies this year, with a sliding US dollar outweighing the impact of looming rate cuts. Asi…

S’pore, Asia equities with high yields, growth potential focus of JPMAM’s MAS EQDP fund strategy The small- and mid-cap slant aligns with the Equity Market Development Programme’s goals.

Singapore gold investment soars 37% to 2.2 tonnes in Q2 while jewellery demand wanes Gold exchange-traded fund investment continues to drive total demand.

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Malaysia, US discussed tariff rate of below 20% Trump decided to review the rate imposed on Malaysia, says Anwar after call with the US president Trump set to attend Asean summit in October, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim sa…

Malaysia’s data centre boom set to create over 30,000 jobs by 2030 Investment in the industry is projected to rise 185% from 2023 to 2025.

#BTOpinion: SingPost board should speed up resetting directions Shareholders have been urged to be patient.

PropertyGuru says business has logged double-digit per cent growth in a year The shedding of non-core assets following its privatisation, and strong performance in key markets are driving gains in adjusted Ebitda, says i…

Astrea 9 PE-backed bonds offer attractive yields for retail investors Fund manager Azalea Investment Management has raised the amount available for public subscription by 37% from the previous issuance.

Keppel H1 profit rises 24.2% to S$377.7 million; seeks to monetise S$14.4 billion non-core assets The company proposes interim dividend of S$0.15 per share, unchanged from the year-ago period.

Grab reports Q2 2025 earnings of US$35 million on higher revenue and margins This is driven by operating profit and lower finance costs, and also partially offset by higher income tax expenses in Q2 2025.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Keppel, Jardine C&C, Seatrium, Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, Mapletree Logistics Trust, Sheng Siong Top Stories: 1. Companies: PropertyGuru says business has logged doub…

Seatrium H1 profit rises 300% to S$144.4 million on strong order book, margin growth Revenue up 33.7% at S$5.4 billion

US Fed leaves rates unchanged despite Trump’s pressure, with two governors dissenting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Fed is focused on controlling inflation - not on government borrowing or home mortgage co…

US ETF outperforming S&P 500 becomes substantial shareholder in Rex, has stakes in 30 Singapore stocks Yangzijiang Financial ranks top in stock weight among SGX-listed companies in the fund.

China stock Pheton plunges 90% in minutes after pump-and-dump warning Bear Cave’s report urged US regulators to stop trading in Pheton as “scammers” spread rumours that Gilead Sciences will acquire Pheton.

Sheng Siong H1 net profit rises 3.5% to S$72.3 million on improved sales mix Revenue grows 7.1% to S$764.7 million, from S$714.2 million.

Singapore full-year growth to come in firmer than expected on H1 front-loading: MAS This is even with growth moderating in H2 as front-loading effects fade and global demand slows. Economists mixed on MAS October policy…

INFOGRAPHIC: Mapping Malaysia’s richest man Robert Kuok’s century-old empire – and the heirs steering it At 101, the “Sugar King of Asia” is still shaping a family empire that spans boardrooms across Asia.

Despite profit dip, Bursa Malaysia’s IPO growth attracts Singapore firms’ interest The exchange captures over 67% of listing proceeds in South-east Asia in H1 2025.

#BTOpinion: South-east Asia’s IPO rebound offers beleaguered private equity market a sliver of hope A virtuous circle for the PE market may start to take shape as initial public offerings stage a comeback.

Sim Lian places ‘bullish’ top bid of S$1,432 psf ppr for Holland Link site This is 22.2 per cent higher than the second-highest offer from a Wee Hur unit.

Seatrium settles Brazil corruption case; S$168.4 million financial penalty to Brazilian authorities This news comes one day before it is due to announce its first-half earnings on Jul 31.

Singapore leaves monetary policy settings unchanged in July Full-year core and headline inflation forecasts remain unchanged at 0.5 to 1.5%.

Japan issues tsunami warning for areas including Tokyo bay This tsunami warning comes after a powerful earthquake off the eastern coast of Russia on Wednesday (Jul 30) morning local time.

Seatrium halts trading of shares ahead of H1 earnings The offshore and marine specialist cited the upcoming release of an announcement as reasons for the trading halt.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Hotel Properties Limited, Hongkong Land, Keppel Reit, CLCT, Starhill Global Reit, FEHT Top Stories: 1. Singapore: Singapore leaves monetary policy settings unchanged in July 2.…

mm2’s Cathay receives more legal letters on outstanding rent Cathay Cineplexes has received additional letters concerning outstanding rent, its parent company mm2 Asia announced, alongside key changes to its board and le…

Temasek to buy a 5% stake in Italian luxury group Ermenegildo Zegna Temasek will bring its experience in the luxury sector and knowledge of the Asian market to Ermenegildo Zegna under this deal.