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Singtel Q1 profit soars 317.4% to S$2.9 billion on exceptional gains of S$2.2 billion These come mainly from the sale of its partial stake in Airtel and the Intouch-Gulf Energy merger.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: Singtel, Wilmar, CapitaLand Investment, City Developments, Yangzijiang Financial, Haw Par Corp Top Stories: 1. Singapore: Economists, MTI cautious on Singapore’s H2 growth desp…

Sea reports 418.3% surge in Q2 2025 earnings to US$414.2 million, on Shopee and Monee’s performance Its revenue is up 38.2% to US$5.3 billion for the quarter, powered by its e-commerce and digital financial services arms…

Luxury items seized in S$3 billion money laundering case handed over to Deloitte for liquidation They include Patek Philippe and Richard Mille watches, multiple diamond-encrusted jewellery, Hermes and Louis Vuitton handb…

Ninja Van axes 12% of Singapore staff amid US$80 million fundraising The company operates in six markets in South-east Asia and delivers two million parcels a day.

#BTOpinion: Consider having more financial aid that Singaporeans receive flow into local equities and bonds Allow the option to use housing-related subsidies and grants to buy local stocks and bonds, says BT's Leslie Yee…

More Singapore companies charmed by US listings, but post-IPO trail not a pretty sight The majority are trading below their initial listing price, with the largest loss nearing 90%.

Telco wars: a timeline from a crowded market to consolidations In the past decade, much competition has been introduced into the market. Here's what has been occurring in the telecommunications industry over the years.

Amid BlueSG pause, how are car-sharing firms like Getgo, Tribecar faring? There have been many failed attempts at car sharing in Singapore as car sharing firms grappled with high capital expenditure on fleet size and str…

PropNex H1 profit doubles to new high of S$42.3 million; declares record interim dividend of S$0.05. For full year, Singapore developer sales expected to hit 8,000 to 9,000 new private homes excluding ECs, resale volume…

Nippon Paint tycoon Goh Cheng Liang, one of Singapore’s richest, dies at 98 The philanthropist had an estimated net worth of US$13 billion according to Forbes, making him the richest man in Singapore.

‘Not the marriage we expected’: analysts surprised by Simba’s acquisition of M1 The surprising union of M1 and Simba Telecom has left StarHub behind its competitors, analysts say.

Telco consolidation continues with StarHub buying rest of MyRepublic Broadband for S$105 million MyRepublic’s broadband business is now StarHub’s wholly owned subsidiary.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: StarHub, SIA, Keppel Reit, Bumitama Agri, Straco, FLCT, SBS Transit, PropNex Top Stories: 1. Companies: StarHub acquires remaining 49.9% stake in MyRepublic Broadband 2. Singap…

Singapore full-year growth forecast upgraded on strong Q2, but MTI warns of uncertainty ahead The official growth forecast range is now 1.5-2.5%, from 0-2% before.

Trump holds high-stakes meeting with Intel CEO after calling for his resignation Shares of the chipmaker rose 3% in extended trading.

#BTOpinion: Time to raise income ceilings for buyers of new HDB and EC units Nearly six years have lapsed since the income ceiling for eligible families to buy new HDB flats was last raised. Might a higher income ceiling…

GetGo back to profit after easing on the gas in 2024 Toh Ting Feng, co-founder and CEO of GetGo, says that the company needs to be “disciplined” and not chase certain metrics – such as revenue and profit – “for certain m…

Singapore retail workers will get progressive wage model hike of at least S$130 from September For example, the recommended progressive wage model baseline gross wages for a full-time retail assistant will rise from S$2,…

PM Wong to deliver National Day Rally speech on Aug 17 He will touch on ‘new strategies’ to navigate Singapore through a fragmented world.

S$1.4 billion sale of M1’s telco business to Simba “important” despite S$222 million accounting loss: Keppel CEO “We’re going to create an asset-light New Keppel, and this particular business is no longer core to us, so…

Singapore’s Ninja Van said to halve valuation in latest round Ninja Van is raising capital during one of the hardest possible times for fledgling firms.

StarHub down 4.9% as M1 sale to Simba dashes hopes of its takeover of the telco Talks of StarHub acquiring Keppel’s stake in M1 have been circulating since 2020.

#BTOpinion: SingPost’s sale of its Australia business raises questions about its long-term strategic direction The group may just continue to muddle along, occasionally tapping its balance sheet to invest in new business…

Hyflux founder, ex-CEO Olivia Lum was determined to win Tuaspring bid, prosecution says She also wanted to cement its status as a global leader in the industry. bt.sg/E92Y

Singapore banks’ interest margins narrow in Q2, but DBS edges ahead Analysts say DBS’ stronger showing was helped by interest rate hedges and growth in trading and fee income.

Keppel proposes M1 telco divestment to Simba Telecom for S$1.4 billion It continues to retain M1’s information and communication technology business.

Start your day with BT ☕️: Stocks to watch: CICT, Keppel, Clar, Thomson Medical, Zheneng Jinjiang Environment Top Stories: 1. Companies: Singapore banks’ interest margins narrow in Q2, but DBS edges ahead 2. Property: HD…

Former EDB chair Philip Yeo to join new corporate governance body The new entity is being set up by corporate governance advocate Prof Mak Yuen Teen, who has also roped in former chair of Bursa Malaysia Shireen Muhiudeen…