CGSI lifts Soilbuild’s target price; keeps FY2025 order win assumption of $530 mil
Felicia Tan - Soilbuild Construction Group is likely to have an order book of $1 billion by the end of FY2026, say CGS International (CGSI) analysts Lim Siew Khee and Then Wan Lin. The analysts have kept their “add” call on the group after hosting the latter at its Singapore Value-Up Conference in Kuala Lumpu ...
Micro-digital income is reshaping work patterns across Asean
More than a technological fad, this trend marks a shift in work culture and could reshape the labour market in Singapore and...
Toku aims to be the Salesforce of customer experience software, says founder and CEO
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan - While most tech founders and CEOs might have cut their teeth studying computer science or competing at hackathons, Toku founder and CEO Thomas Laboulle had a different start. Following his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps, he entered the workforce by joining the Belgian military where he ser ...
India's Infosys rises after strong 2026 view; lifts IT index
Jan 16 : Infosys rose 5 per cent on Friday after unexpectedly raising its fiscal 2026 revenue forecast, pointing to a possible turnaround for India's $283 billion IT industry as AI-led partnerships drive deals.Shares of India's No.2 software services exporter led gains on the Nifty 50 inde ...
India's Infosys rises on AI momentum after lifting FY26 outlook
Jan 16 : Infosys rose as much as 4 per cent on Friday after unexpectedly raising its fiscal 2026 revenue forecast, as analysts said it's well-positioned to win market share through stronger AI partnerships and deeper client engagement.Shares of India's No.2 software services exporter saw t ...
Mandarin Oriental to delist from SGX on Jan 20 following successful privatisation
Deon Loke - The company was valued at around US$4.2 billion at the time of the offer
Mandarin Oriental to delist from SGX on Jan 20 following privatisation
Deon Loke - The company was valued at around US$4.2 billion at the time of the offer
Mitsubishi to buy Texas, Louisiana shale gas assets for $7.53 billion
TOKYO, Jan 16 : Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp said on Friday it would take over the U.S. shale production and infrastructure assets of Aethon Energy Management for $7.53 billion to strengthen its gas value chain.The deal - the biggest acquisition to date by Mitsubishi - would give the compa ...
Mitsubishi to take over Texas and Louisiana shale gas assets for $7.53 billion
TOKYO, Jan 16 : Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp said on Friday it would take over the U.S. shale production and pipelines assets of Aethon Energy Management for $7.53 billion including debt.The deal - the biggest acquisition to date by Mitsubishi - would give the company a substantial natural ...
Mitsubishi to buy Texas, Louisiana shale gas assets for US$7.53 billion
TOKYO: Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp said on Friday (Jan 16) it would take over the US shale production and infrastructure assets of Aethon Energy Management for US$7.53 billion to strengthen its gas value chain.The deal - the biggest acquisition to date by Mitsubishi - would give the compa ...
Attika finds new growth with data centre fit-out; builds property income stream
Teo Zheng Long - Attika Group began in 2014 by fitting out office spaces, but is now expanding into mechanical, electrical and plumbing work, starting with cleanroom facilities. In addition to public-sector clients such as the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Ministry of Manpower and the National Libr ...
Some in Bank of Japan see scope to raise rates sooner than markets expect, sources say
[TOKYO] Some Bank of Japan policymakers see scope to raise interest rates sooner than markets expect with April a distinct possibility, as...
Higher occupancy cap for HDB, private home rentals extended until end-2028 to meet strong demand
Therese Soh - HDB and private residences may be rented out to eight unrelated tenants for two more years
Ford in talks to use BYD batteries for overseas factories
Hybrid sales have grown worldwide as the market for pure EVs has slowed
CPG Corp preserves Singapore’s heritage and shapes its future
Douglas Toh - For nearly two centuries, CPG Corporation has been a key pillar in shaping Singapore’s modern landscape, having transformed from its roots in the Public Works Department to one of Asia’s most respected infrastructure and urban solutions firms. Today, under the leadership of group CEO Tan Shao Ye ...
Japanese broadcaster TBS to invest $150 million in 'Dune' producer Legendary
Jan 16 : Tokyo-based broadcaster TBS Holdings on Friday said it agreed to invest $150 million in Legendary, a U.S. film production company. TBS said it entered into a partnership with the producer of "Dune" and "A Minecraft Movie" to enhance the value of its content globally thro ...
America’s new Age of Empire
Joseph E. Stiglitz - US President Donald Trump has drawn a wave of criticism for his actions in Venezuela, violations of international law, disdain for longstanding norms, and threats against other countries — not least allies like Denmark and Canada. Around the world, there is a palpable sense of uncertainty and fore ...
Changi Airport doubles supplemental China flights to 600 ahead of CNY travel surge
Shikhar Gupta - The supplementary flights will serve 15 cities across China from Feb 1 to Mar 8
Venezuela and the future of the West
Jim O’Neill - In a recent commentary, Gemma Cheng’er Deng and I argued that the West needs to open its eyes to how the world is evolving, especially in light of the US’s new National Security Strategy, which appeared to call for the world to be divided into three blocs (around the US, China, and Russia). Now, ...
Gold slips as upbeat US data boosts dollar, dims rate-cut bets
A firmer US dollar makes greenback-priced metals more expensive for overseas buyers
The year starts with a bang, now what?
Manu Bhaskaran - It is only two weeks into the new year, and we have already been reminded how turbulent the world is. After attacking Venezuela and arresting its president, US President Donald Trump proclaimed that the US now runs the country and that its oil resources would be available for American companies to e ...
US firms regain optimism on China after Trump-Xi trade truce
The two leaders are slated to meet four times in 2026
Will 2026 be the year of blockbuster IPOs?
Assif Shameen - For the past several years, in one of the WhatsApp messaging groups that I belong to, we have been encouraging each other to make a bunch of predictions. Among my favourites is the prediction for the benchmark market gauge, the S&P 500’s year-end level. I got 2021 and 2022 spectacularly wrong ...
Asian shares near record high on AI optimism, dollar up on receding Fed cut bets
[SINGAPORE] Asian stocks advanced on Friday as the artificial intelligence boom regained momentum, while the dollar held near a six-week high after...
New SID platform for listcos’ board chairs to support Singapore equities market uplift
Ranamita Chakraborty - They will be able to tap a professional community and access expert insights
SID launches new platform for listcos’ board chairs as ‘Value Unlock’ programme opens for applications
Ranamita Chakraborty - This aims to support national efforts to strengthen the development of Singapore’s equities market
SID launches platform for listcos’ board chairs as Value Unlock programme opens for applications
Ranamita Chakraborty - This aims to support national efforts to strengthen the development of Singapore’s equities market
StarHub focuses on quality and bundling as Singapore telco price war intensifies
Nurdianah Md Nur - Singapore’s telco price war is reshaping how operators make money from mobile services. Features that traditionally generated incremental revenue — such as roaming, international calls and excess data usage — are increasingly bundled into mobile plans, leaving less room for add-on monetisation ...
Slowing down the China manufacturing juggernaut, one approval at a time
Daryl Guppy - Just before Christmas, we wrote about the battle to set new common standards for AI and 6G mobile networks. The focus was on product design and compatibility construction. Another standards battleground lies in the assessment and certification of existing standards. In its ceaseless war with China, ...
Oil prices extend losses as chance of US strike on Iran recedes
Jan 16 : Oil prices fell in Asian trade on Friday, extending losses from the previous session, as concerns about supply risks eased after the likelihood of a U.S. strike on Iran receded. Brent was down 21 cents, or 0.3 per cent, to $63.55 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell 15 cents, ...
Oil flat as chances of US strike on Iran recedes
PERTH, Jan 16 : Oil prices were flat on Friday with both Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate moving only a few cents from their closing prices after the likelihood of a U.S. strike on Iran receded. Brent was down 3 cents, or 0.05 per cent, to $63.73 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate ...
Oil prices edge higher as supply risks remain in focus
LONDON, Jan 16 : Oil prices rose slightly on Friday as supply risks remained in focus despite the receding likelihood of a U.S. military strike against Iran.Brent crude gained 50 cents, or 0.78 per cent, to $64.26 a barrel by 1000 GMT, on course for a fourth consecutive weekly gain. U.S. West Texas ...
Powell needs to stay at the Fed now more than ever
Jonathan Levin - These are officially the darkest days for Federal Reserve independence since at least the Nixon administration. After attacking Fed Governor Lisa Cook last year, President Donald Trump is now weaponising the Justice Department against Chair Jerome Powell in a thinly veiled effort to intimidate him i ...
JPMAM to launch Singapore & Asia Equity Income Fund under EQDP
Samantha Chiew - JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has received regulatory approval to launch its JPMorgan Singapore & Asia Equity Income Fund under the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP). JPMAM is one of the three asset managers chosen in the first tranche and thus ...
