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Some S’pore firms freeze hiring, trim benefits as rising energy costs start to bite: Poll

Almost one in five companies polled reported significant cost increases exceeding 25 per cent.

Almost one in five companies polled reported significant cost increases exceeding 25 per cent.

Singapore buys more LNG from outside of Middle East as war disrupts shipments

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Oxley boss behind billion-dollar lawsuit in Australia: Who is ‘shoebox king’ Ching Chiat Kwong?

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CapitaLand Trust buys Paragon mall for $3.9 billion, sells Asia Square Tower 2 for $2.5 billion

Wilmar shareholder questions board’s performance after costly legal woes

UOB Kay Hian’s Indonesia unit suspended over lapses during an IPO: Official

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CapitaLand Trust buys Paragon mall for $3.9 billion, sells Asia Square Tower 2 for $2.5 billion

The move is expected to increase payouts to investors by about 2.1 per cent, from 11.58 cents per share to 11.83 cents.

Paragon, which houses more than 190 retail brands, will increase CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust's presence in Orchard Road.

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STI inches up 0.1% even as Iran conflict keeps investors on edge

Across the broader market, decliners edge out gainers 300 to 297, after 1.8 billion securities change hands.

Some S’pore firms freeze hiring, trim benefits as rising energy costs start to bite: Poll

Almost one in five companies polled reported significant cost increases exceeding 25 per cent.

Singapore buys more LNG from outside of Middle East as war disrupts shipments

Generic shot of the Singapore skyline with HDB flats taken at 630am on April 7, 2026. For stories on haze, electricity, energy, economy, environment and more.

Iran war deepens China’s dependence on US for niche gas

Some companies can switch to using ethane, helping them offset disruptions to the supply of naphtha and liquefied petroleum gas from the Middle East.

Oxley boss behind billion-dollar lawsuit in Australia: Who is ‘shoebox king’ Ching Chiat Kwong?

Mr Ching began his career as a police officer after national service, before moving into construction and eventually property development.

China to form another mega brokerage with $109 billion in assets to take on Wall Street giants

Two Shanghai government‑backed brokerages plan to merge as Beijing seeks to build world‑class investment banks.

Hong Kong exchange tightens rules to avoid auditor shopping

The move effectively closes a loophole that allowed boards to pressure auditors into resigning without immediate shareholder oversight.

Wilmar shareholder questions board’s performance after costly legal woes

The minority investor questioned whether Wilmar's board has the independence to safeguard shareholder interests.

UOB Kay Hian’s Indonesia unit suspended over lapses during an IPO: Official

OJK said there are strict rules governing IPO shares allocations for insiders to ensure market fairness.

CapitaLand Trust buys Paragon mall for $3.9 billion, sells Asia Square Tower 2 for $2.5 billion

Paragon, which houses more than 190 retail brands, will increase CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust's presence in Orchard Road.

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