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Megachem Bets On A High-Stake Specialty Chemical Rebuild In FY2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RUoJWaAKJMC4kvDctm92g?si=a6b16fb33aba44fa From Ashes to Assets On July 5, 2023, a massive fire at Megachem’s facilities served as a literal and metaphorical trial by fire. For a...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

Sing Holdings Bags Over 1000% Profit In FY2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kMuadqKhQ9EoAGWizU6v8?si=d1d98a0862ae44e5 From Milestone to Masterplan: 5 Impactful Lessons from Sing Holdings’ Record-Breaking Year The $142 Million Success Story Sing Holdings Limited, a pillar of Singapore’s property sector with a 60-year pedigree, recently unveiled financial results that demand more than a cursory glance at the headlines. For the...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

Why Overseas Education Profits Plummeted 96% In FY2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/45q3XuItaUJ8FnPWpg7EN2?si=22ec8dc230cc4725 The S$206,000 Reality: Overseas Education Limited and the High Cost of Staying Elite In the...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

Is The Global Timber Shortage About To Change Everything For Sitra Holdings? – FY2025

Revenue is Up, but the Bottom Line is Down: 5 Surprising Realities from Sitra...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

Is Multi-Chem The Next Big Tech Play? – FY2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bsUdttNHw2Cmt7zvBx2mx?si=5e9cdf1ae09c4cc0 5 Surprising Takeaways from Multi-Chem’s 2025 Shift Introduction: To the casual observer, the name "Multi-Chem Limited"...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

How Raffles Medical Is Trading Episodic Care For Longevity Science In FY2025

Introduction: A Half-Century of Evolution As Raffles Medical Group (RMG) marks its 50th anniversary, it...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

Kingsmen Creatives FY2025 Profit Rises As Revenue Shrinks

The Art of Doing More with Less: 5 Lessons from Kingsmen’s Tactical Pivot Global brands...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

How Singapura Finance Finessed A 50% Profit Surge In FY2025

Introduction: The Ministry of Trade and Industry recently confirmed that the Singapore economy grew by...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

How AI And A Mandatory Migration Powered VICOM’s $167M Record FY2025

For most Singaporeans, the name VICOM evokes the rhythmic hum of a Sin Ming Drive inspection center—a mandatory pitstop in the life of a...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

SIA Engineering’s Massive $41.9M Profit In Q3 FY2025-26

How SIAEC is Defying Supply Chain Headwinds to Anchor the APAC Recovery While the spotlight...
Financial Services

BNM Shields Outlook: Malaysia GDP Growth 2025 Hits 5.2%, Q4 6.3%

Overview: Malaysia’s economy grew 5.2% in 2025, its fastest pace in three years, driven by...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

Why OTS Holdings Is Betting Big Despite A Swing To The Red In 1H 2026

A Tale of Two Semesters In the volatile food manufacturing sector, a single year can...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

StarHub Is Entering What Leadership Calls The “Harvest” Phase – FY2025

5 Things We Learned from StarHub’s FY2025 Results The modern telecommunications landscape is defined by...

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Gurin Energy fast-tracks 2GWh storage to boost Japan grid stability

Overview: Gurin Energy is addressing Japan’s blackout risk by developing a 2 gigawatt hour battery...
Financial Services

Visa pushes stable coin payments mainstream with seamless conversion technology

Overview: Visa is driving seamless stable coin spending across APAC by integrating conversion into its...
Logistics

DHL steps up investment in China ahead of APEC summit, in spite of tariffs

Overview: DHL Global Forwarding focuses on freight forwarding, handling large shipments via air, ocean, rail,...
Financial Services

Standard Chartered sees AI-enabled talent as critical to step up national competitiveness

David R. Hardoon, AI Senior Executive, Standard Chartered.
Financial Services

“AI Customers” demand data, not emotion: Businesses must adapt

A new type of customer is quietly reshaping the marketplace—and it doesn’t feel a...

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Energy

Gurin Energy fast-tracks 2GWh storage to boost Japan grid stability

Overview: Gurin Energy is addressing Japan’s blackout risk by developing a 2 gigawatt hour battery...
AI

Bridge Data Centres targets APAC expansion with US$2.8B financing and 1.2GW expansion plan

Overview: Bridge Data Centres is one of the largest data center platforms in Asia Pacific,...
AI

Visa tackles cross-border payment challenges with AI-enabled solutions

Overview: Visa announced AI-enabled payments and stablecoin settlements at the Singapore FinTech Festival to strengthen...

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“AI Customers” demand data, not emotion: Businesses must adapt

A new type of customer is quietly reshaping the marketplace—and it doesn’t feel a...
Financial Services

Banks break new ground with first interbank OTC crypto options trade

Overview: Goldman Sachs and DBS executed the first-ever over-the-counter cryptocurrency options trade between two banks. The...
AI

Standard Chartered champions secure AI-Powered advancement

Overview: Standard Chartered prioritizes AI-powered financial security by integrating innovation with robust governance. The bank ensures...
Financial Services

Visa combats fraud with newly-added AI capabilities

Visa Leverages AI to Reduce False Positives and Fight Scams Across Southeast Asia Overview: Visa is...
Financial Services

Can Malaysian corporates future‑proof operations fast enough through digitalisation?

Overview: The path to resilience for Malaysian corporates runs through data, APIs, and stronger liquidity...
Technology

Thales to produce 6,000 tactical radios in Malaysia, boosting local defense autonomy

Overview: Thales will produce over 6,000 tactical radios in Malaysia through a new local assembly...

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How Singapura Finance Finessed A 50% Profit Surge In FY2025

Introduction: The Ministry of Trade and Industry recently confirmed that the Singapore economy grew by a respectable 5.0% in 2025, easing slightly from the previous year. In this climate of cooling growth and general economic caution, one might expect a traditional lender to reflect the...

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SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

Megachem Bets On A High-Stake Specialty Chemical Rebuild In FY2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RUoJWaAKJMC4kvDctm92g?si=a6b16fb33aba44fa From Ashes to Assets On July 5, 2023, a massive fire at Megachem’s facilities served...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

Sing Holdings Bags Over 1000% Profit In FY2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kMuadqKhQ9EoAGWizU6v8?si=d1d98a0862ae44e5 From Milestone to Masterplan: 5 Impactful Lessons from Sing Holdings’ Record-Breaking Year The $142 Million...

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SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

UG Healthcare: FY25 Financial Performance and Strategic Expansion

UG Healthcare Corporation Limited significantly improved its financial standing in FY25, narrowing its net...
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DBS Delivers A Record Q3 2025

DBS Just Reported Record Earnings. Here’s What the Numbers Really Say This week, DBS Group...

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Singapore Tourism Board targets 3-hour flyers with 3-I plan

Singapore is intensifying efforts to attract regional travellers, particularly for short trips focused on events like concerts. This strategy aims to position Singapore as a top destination for those seeking leisure and entertainment experiences. These regional visitors, residing within a three-hour travel radius, currently represent...

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Tourism

Cruise tourism surge tests Singapore’s port capacity

Overview: Cruise passenger throughput in Singapore has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, hitting 1.85 million last...
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Hotels turn to generative AI to tackle service delays and boost guest satisfaction, says STB

Overview: Hotels face operational strain when staff shortages coincide with peak guest arrivals. Language barriers can...

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Tourism

Singapore Tourism Board targets 3-hour flyers with 3-I plan

Singapore is intensifying efforts to attract regional travellers, particularly for short trips focused on...
Tourism

Singapore Tourism Board teams up with IndiGo to address connectivity gaps for Indian travelers

Overview: Singapore Tourism Board signed a year-long agreement with IndiGo to strengthen travel between India...

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NIEC strikes difficult balance between tech and pedagogy

The National Institute of Early Childhood (NIEC) is steering preschools towards a careful middle...
Education

NIEC steps up teacher training to cope with demanding job roles

Singapore is intensifying efforts to raise early childhood standards by investing in every stage...

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Education

Singapore GasCo builds small but specialist team to stabilise energy supply and costs

Overview: Singapore GasCo is doubling its staff strength—allocating about half of its budget to people...
Education

Kaspersky expands cybersecurity education to tackle rising digital risks

Overview: Kaspersky is expanding its cybersecurity education to address the rising digital risks that come...

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Singapore GasCo builds small but specialist team to stabilise energy supply and costs

Overview: Singapore GasCo is doubling its staff strength—allocating about half of its budget to people costs covering recruitment, development, and workplace support. Given its niche purpose, Singapore GasCo is looking for talent with specialized expertise. Success for Singapore GasCo is defined by building an engaged, motivated workforce...

Financial Services

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BNM fast-tracks digital asset innovation hub to shield retiree funds

Overview: The interview highlights the challenge retirees in Malaysia face in safeguarding and allocating retirement funds amid widespread scams and limited low-risk options, and positions...
Financial Services

Standard Chartered sees AI-enabled talent as critical to step up national competitiveness

David R. Hardoon, AI Senior Executive, Standard Chartered.
Financial Services

Container shipping targets US$48B debt capacity to fast-track logistics pivot, says Standard Chartered

Overview: Container shipping is pivoting towards becoming logistics giants, requiring a recalibration of capital structure. Investments...
Financial Services

BNM fast-tracks digital asset innovation hub to shield retiree funds

Overview: The interview highlights the challenge retirees in Malaysia face in safeguarding and allocating retirement funds amid widespread scams and limited low-risk options, and positions digital assets as a diversification avenue. The initiative is structured around a three‑fold strategy—engage the ecosystem players, co‑create with public and...
Financial Services

Malaysia reassures of 2026 resilience with diversified exports, says BNM

Overview: This year brought tariff, uncertainty, and other central banks’ policy shocks, yet they were met with poise and confidence. The response hinges on Malaysia’s intrinsic...

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Standard Chartered fast-tracks cross-border banking to avoid delays in businesses’ global expansion

Overview: Standard Chartered Bank is transforming international banking by drastically reducing account setup time from...
Financial Services

Standard Chartered and OKX Pioneer Off-Exchange Crypto Collateral for Institutional Traders.

Overview: Standard Chartered and OKX have launched a pioneering collateral mirroring program, allowing institutional clients...

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Financial Services

BNM Shields Outlook: Malaysia GDP Growth 2025 Hits 5.2%, Q4 6.3%

Overview: Malaysia’s economy grew 5.2% in 2025, its fastest pace in three years, driven by...
Financial Services

BNM fast-tracks digital asset innovation hub to shield retiree funds

Overview: The interview highlights the challenge retirees in Malaysia face in safeguarding and allocating retirement...

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Financial Services

BNM fast-tracks digital asset innovation hub to shield retiree funds

Overview: The interview highlights the challenge retirees in Malaysia face in safeguarding and allocating retirement funds amid widespread scams and limited low-risk options, and positions digital assets as a diversification avenue. The initiative is structured around a three‑fold strategy—engage the ecosystem players, co‑create with public and...

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SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

Megachem Bets On A High-Stake Specialty Chemical Rebuild In FY2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RUoJWaAKJMC4kvDctm92g?si=a6b16fb33aba44fa From Ashes to Assets On July 5, 2023, a massive fire at Megachem’s facilities served...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

Sing Holdings Bags Over 1000% Profit In FY2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kMuadqKhQ9EoAGWizU6v8?si=d1d98a0862ae44e5 From Milestone to Masterplan: 5 Impactful Lessons from Sing Holdings’ Record-Breaking Year The $142 Million...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

Is Multi-Chem The Next Big Tech Play? – FY2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bsUdttNHw2Cmt7zvBx2mx?si=5e9cdf1ae09c4cc0 5 Surprising Takeaways from Multi-Chem’s 2025 Shift Introduction: To the casual observer, the name "Multi-Chem Limited"...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

How Raffles Medical Is Trading Episodic Care For Longevity Science In FY2025

Introduction: A Half-Century of Evolution As Raffles Medical Group (RMG) marks its 50th anniversary, it...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

Why Overseas Education Profits Plummeted 96% In FY2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/45q3XuItaUJ8FnPWpg7EN2?si=22ec8dc230cc4725 The S$206,000 Reality: Overseas Education Limited and the High Cost of Staying Elite In the...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

Is The Global Timber Shortage About To Change Everything For Sitra Holdings? – FY2025

Revenue is Up, but the Bottom Line is Down: 5 Surprising Realities from Sitra...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

Kingsmen Creatives FY2025 Profit Rises As Revenue Shrinks

The Art of Doing More with Less: 5 Lessons from Kingsmen’s Tactical Pivot Global brands...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

How Singapura Finance Finessed A 50% Profit Surge In FY2025

Introduction: The Ministry of Trade and Industry recently confirmed that the Singapore economy grew by...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

How AI And A Mandatory Migration Powered VICOM’s $167M Record FY2025

For most Singaporeans, the name VICOM evokes the rhythmic hum of a Sin Ming...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

SIA Engineering’s Massive $41.9M Profit In Q3 FY2025-26

How SIAEC is Defying Supply Chain Headwinds to Anchor the APAC Recovery While the spotlight...
Financial Services

BNM Shields Outlook: Malaysia GDP Growth 2025 Hits 5.2%, Q4 6.3%

Overview: Malaysia’s economy grew 5.2% in 2025, its fastest pace in three years, driven by...
SGX-LISTED COMPANIES

Why OTS Holdings Is Betting Big Despite A Swing To The Red In 1H 2026

A Tale of Two Semesters In the volatile food manufacturing sector, a single year can...
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