13 hours ago
China vows to stabilise grain, edible oil production in key meeting
Beijing seeks food security in the face of economic challenges and pressures from urbanisation
Business Headlines & Market News
Business Headlines and Stock Market News by Singapore Financial News Publishers
13 hours ago
Loyang Valley to relaunch for tender in January at same guide price of S$880 million
Jessie Lim - Significant infrastructure and industrial developments are expected in the Changi East area
14 hours ago
US approves Samsung, SK Hynix chipmaking tool shipments to China for 2026: sources
Trump’s administration has been re-examining export controls that it thought were too relaxed under the Biden administration
14 hours ago
PBOC’s leanest year for easing since 2021 defies Wall Street
Cutting interest rates by a little might prove ineffective in a scenario where households and businesses are reluctant to take on debt
14 hours ago
Household electricity tariffs to fall 3% in Q1 2026 on lower energy costs
Shikhar Gupta - Decline will translate into a S$3.17 reduction in average monthly electricity bills for families living in four-room HDB flats
14 hours ago
Household electricity tariffs to fall 3% in Q1 2026 due to lower energy costs
Shikhar Gupta - The decline in electricity tariffs will translate into a S$3.17 reduction in average monthly electricity bills for families living in four-room HDB...
14 hours ago
UltraGreen.ai gets regulatory approval for its products in Malaysia and the Philippines
Therese Soh - This facilitates the company’s delivery of surgical technologies to healthcare systems in South-east Asia, UltraGreen.ai says
14 hours ago
Chinese firms make strong Hong Kong debuts, capping bumper listings year
With more than 300 companies filing for IPOs, the momentum is set to carry into 2026
14 hours ago
Six China IPOs debut in Hong Kong after raising HK$7 billion to cap banner year
With more than 300 companies filing to list, the momentum is set to carry into 2026
15 hours ago
Meta to acquire Singapore-based startup Manus to boost advanced AI features
The artificial intelligence startup is among a flurry of Chinese firms that have set up base in Singapore in recent years.
16 hours ago
LTA awards Obayashi Corp S$281 million contract to design and build new Brickland MRT station
Therese Soh - The station is targeted to commence passenger service in 2034
16 hours ago
LTA awards Obayashi Corp S$281m contract to design and build new Brickland MRT station
Therese Soh - The new Brickland station, between Chao Chu Kang and Bukit Gombak stations on the North South MRT line, is targeted to commence...
16 hours ago
LTA awards Obayashi Corp S$281m contract to design and build a new station on North-South Line
Therese Soh - The NS3A station, between Chao Chu Kang and Bukit Gombak MRT stations, is targeted to commence passenger service in 2034
16 hours ago
Can the Johor-Singapore RTS link help soak up the 61,000 new high-rise homes expected across the Causeway?
Challenge for developers and investors is timing: buying now to capture value, while also managing the risk of new supply flooding the...
16 hours ago
KKR, Kreate acquire South Korea's Cheongna Logistics Center
Dec 30 : Global investment firm KKR and its affiliated Korean asset manager, Kreate Asset Management, said on Tuesday they have purchased Cheongna Logistics Center, in what they called South Korea's largest single-asset logistics deal. The companies did not disclose the financial terms of t ...
16 hours ago
KKR, Kreate complete purchase of South Korea's Cheongna Logistics Center
Dec 30 : Global investment firm KKR and its affiliated Korean asset manager, Kreate Asset Management, said on Tuesday they have completed the purchase of Cheongna Logistics Center, which they say is South Korea's largest single-asset logistics deal. The companies did not disclose the financ ...
16 hours ago
Precious metals fall again, Asian stocks swing as traders wind down
Investors have been piling into commodities on bets for more US rate cuts, a weaker US dollar and geopolitical tensions
16 hours ago
Trump says he still might fire Jerome Powell as Fed chair pick looms
The central bank has lowered interest rates at each of its last three meetings
16 hours ago
Gold hovers near two-week low as investors book profits
Bullion has staged a stellar rally in 2025, climbing 66% so far
17 hours ago
Chinese stocks on track for best year since 2017 as rally widens
The MSCI China Materials Index has gained around 108% this year, on track for its strongest year since 2003
17 hours ago
Two currency bets in Asia flash warning signs as year-end nears
Moves in precious metals have also contributed to swings in the region’s currencies
17 hours ago
Former Malaysia PM Muhyiddin quits Perikatan Nasional leadership, triggering shake-up in opposition
Tan Ai Leng - Political fallout from Perlis is accelerating leadership changes, testing the coalition’s cohesion and direction
17 hours ago
Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin to resign as chair of opposition bloc
Malaysia is a multi-racial, multi-faith country, with ethnic-Malay Muslims accounting for over 60% of the population
17 hours ago
Oil prices stable as investors seek clarity on Russia-Ukraine talks
LONDON, Dec 30 : Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as investors took stock of dented hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East around Yemen.Brent crude futures for February delivery, which expire on Tuesday, were up 15 cents at $62.09 a barre ...
17 hours ago
Oil steadies as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes fade, Yemen tensions rise
HOUSTON, Dec 30 : Oil prices were steady on Tuesday as investors weighed dented hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East around Yemen.Brent crude futures for February delivery, which expire on Tuesday, were up 2 cents, or 0.03 per cent, at $61.96 a bar ...
17 hours ago
Oil prices retreat slightly; investors wary of Russia–Ukraine tensions
Dec 30 : Oil prices retreated a touch early on Tuesday after rising more than 2 per cent in the previous session, partly driven by spillover from a pullback in precious metals even as escalating Russia–Ukraine tensions left markets grappling with supply disruption fears. Brent crude futures for ...
17 hours ago
Oil prices little changed as investors seek clarity on Russia-Ukraine talks
Dec 30 : Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday following a gain of more than 2 per cent in the previous session after Russia accused Ukraine of attacking President Vladimir Putin's residence and investors sought clarity on Ukraine peace talks to gauge potential supply disruptions. Brent ...
17 hours ago
Oil prices steady as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes fade, Yemen tensions rise
LONDON, Dec 30 : Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as investors took stock of dented hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East around Yemen.Brent crude futures for February delivery, which expire on Tuesday, were up 32 cents, or 0.52 per cent ...
18 hours ago
China’s reawakening puts Asia M&A on confident course for 2026
The country-focused PE firms have also been hunting overseas.
18 hours ago
ST Engineering expects positive H2 net profit
Therese Soh - If approved by shareholders, FY2025’s total dividend will be S$0.23 per share
18 hours ago
ST Engineering guides for net profit for 2HFY2025
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan - ST Engineering has guided for a net profit for 2HFY2025 ended Dec 31. The technology, engineering and defence group says it is expecting a positive net profit after taking in all the one-off effects in 2HFY2025. On Nov 12, ST Engineering announced it had won contracts worth $4.9 billion in its 3QFY2 ...
19 hours ago
Meta acquires Singapore-based startup Manus to bolster AI business
The startup sells its agent via a subscription service
19 hours ago
Meta to acquire Singapore-based startup Manus, adding agents to bolster AI bet
AI agents are tools that do not need human supervision to perform specific digital tasks
19 hours ago
Stocks to watch: Keppel
Therese Soh - [SINGAPORE] The following company saw new developments that may affect trading of its securities on Tuesday (Dec 30):