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SingPost directors quizzed about future strategies and CEO at AGM SingPost Centre was defined as “non-core” following a strategic review in 2023-2024, because the board did not think SingPost was a property company, note…

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: ST Engineering, MPACT, MLT, Digital Core Reit, Sabana Reit, OUE Reit Top Stories: 1. Singapore: Expectations still mixed on likelihood of monetary easing in July as core inflat…

Indonesia’s biggest IPO of 2025 surges 500% as tycoon Pangestu fever grips the market Since Chandra Daya Investasi debut earlier this month, the stock has added nearly US$7 billion to his fortune this year.

No one to be left behind in Singapore’s AI push, says Tan Kiat How The government is setting up the infrastructure and investment ecosystem to help businesses and workers use the technology, he says.

Johor tees up for cross-border golf boom as Singapore cuts number of courses Malaysia’s southern state has 28 courses. Insiders say 60% of the golfers are Singaporeans, lured by cost, proximity and a laid-back vibe.

S$15.8 million deal at Leedon Residence tops Q2 resale gains with seller earning S$3.3 million profit Executive condos remain the most profitable by percentage, with sellers reaping profits of up to 143%.

HDB launches more than 5,500 BTO flats in July exercise Prices range from S$148,000 for a two-room flexi in Sembawang to S$658,000 for a five-room unit in Tampines, before grants.

Passenger car COE premiums flat as Category A remains above S$100,000 The premiums in the commercial vehicle, motorcycle and Open categories are all up in July’s second round of bidding.

Singapore’s core inflation holds steady at 0.6% in June, beating forecasts Economists still expect monetary policy settings to hold steady at the Jul 30 policy meeting.

Hotel Miramar Singapore close to sealing sale at under S$200 million Asset manager Aravest, a unit of Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing, is tipped as the buyer and is expected to rope in an international hotel manageme…

Malaysia PM announces RM100 cash handout for all adults to head off rising costs The aid is expected to benefit some 22 million people and cost the government about RM2 billion.

Citi joins Goldman in asking junior bankers to reveal if they accepted other jobs JPMorgan Chase has said it will fire any analysts who accept outside job offers within 18 months of joining the firm.

SIA Engineering Q1 net profit rises 29.2% to S$42.9 million on strong MRO demand Revenue is up 33.4% at S$358.4 million, while expenditure rises ‘at a slightly slower rate’ of 32% to S$353.3 million.

MAS’ S$5 billion investment fund set to lift undervalued, small-cap stocks: analysts However, they caution that success will hinge on how asset managers execute mandate and use resources.

SingPost divests freight forwarding business Famous Holdings for S$177.9 million Sale results in estimated realised gain on disposal of S$10.5 million and about S$104 million in cash.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: SIA Engineering, SingPost, DFI Retail Group, Aztech Global, HPH Trust Top Stories: 1. Singapore: No one to be left behind in Singapore’s AI push, says Tan Kiat How 2. Companies…

Marcos meeting with Trump yields 19% tariff for Philippines Just earlier this month, Trump threatened a 20% charge for the US ally. Trump says trade deal struck with Japan includes 15% tariff:

How the youngest Filipino billionaire and Jollibee’s founder unleashed S-E Asia’s quiet dragon on Wall Street Singapore-based Hotel101 Global is the brainchild of fast-food tycoons Edgar Sia and Tony Tan.

Microsoft rushes to stop hackers from wreaking global havoc It is still working to roll out other fixes after warnings that hackers were targeting SharePoint clients.

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'Carefully curated': New S$30 million members-only club Vanta to open in MacDonald House With a joining fee of S$6,000 and an annual fee of S$6,800, the club is aimed at “individuals who are actively shaping conversation…

Aoxin Q&M Dental CEO resigns as whistle-blower report lodged Q&M Dental had previously issued a letter of demand to Dr Shao Yongxin in April for about 72.3 million yuan (S$12.9 million).

SingSaver’s Best-of Awards reveals standout credit cards, banks, insurers and investment platforms The comparison platform identified winners through systematic evaluation of fee structures, rewards programs, and custome…

One of Singapore’s longest-running hedge funds is shutting down on US investor pullback New Silk Road Investment, started by two finance veterans about 16 years ago, saw AUM plummet to US$615 million as at December, from…

Seniors can claim S$800 SG60 vouchers from July 1; adults to get S$600 in vouchers from July 22 In total, some three million adults will get the vouchers, which are estimated to cost the government a total of S$2.02 bill…

Temasek proposes 5-year, 10-year and 30-year tranches of offshore Chinese yuan bonds If issued, they are expected to be rated “Aaa” by Moody’s and “AAA” by Standard and Poor’s.

First ETF to track China index through Singdollar-hedged fund class launched on SGX It will provide investors with exposure to fast-growing, innovation-driven companies listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange-Singapore Exc…

Singtel unit prices S$160 million in fixed-rate notes at 2.726% They will be issued on Jul 25 and mature 10 years from that date.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Singtel, CapitaLand Investment, GHY Culture, Dasin Retail Trust Top Stories: 1. Markets: MAS to beef up civil recourse, legal action for investors amid shift to disclosure-base…

Reit ETFs see 40% AUM growth in past year as S-Reits regain appeal Over the past 12 months, Singapore-listed Reit ETFs have seen more than S$300 million in net new inflows, reflecting continued investor demand.