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DBS faces new challenges as Piyush Gupta’s era ends and Tan Su Shan prepares to lead

Gupta's impact is evident in DBS’s performance metrics. Under his leadership, the bank’s stock price surged from approximately $12 in 2009 to around $34 today, outpacing local rivals and major financial indices. Despite facing occasional technological setbacks and regulatory issues, Gupta's approach to banking has been widely praised for enhancing DBS’s reputation and financial standing.

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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding spurs 0.7% rise in STI as regional markets rally

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding reported a robust 77% increase in profit for the six months ending June 30, reaching 3.1 billion yuan (S$572 million). Revenue for the period also saw a substantial rise of 15%, totaling 13 billion yuan. The company's strong performance was underpinned by a record-high order backlog, which DBS Bank analyst Ho Pei Hwa cites as a key factor for sustained earnings visibility through 2026. Hwa’s research note highlights the shipbuilder’s strategic shift towards cleaner vessel technologies, such as dual-fuel container ships and gas carriers, which now make up approximately 70% of its order book. This pivot is expected to attract further interest from Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) funds,

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Winding-Up petition hearing against Shimao Group further adjourned

Shimao Group’s shares closed over 6% higher on Thursday, despite the adjournment of a winding-up petition hearing to December 16. The petition, filed by China Construction Bank (Asia) for HK$1.58 billion in debts, reflects ongoing financial challenges for the property developer and its efforts to address these issues.

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PM Wong announces expanded support for Singaporean families facing employment challenges

PM Wong highlighted that these initiatives form part of a broader strategy to address the economic impact of ongoing uncertainties and support Singaporeans through challenging periods. The expanded support package reflects an understanding of the evolving nature of employment and its repercussions on families, particularly in the context of recent economic disruptions and global uncertainties.

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Singapore’s Straits Times Index gains 0.4% amidst regional market decline

The STI’s positive movement can be attributed to several factors, including robust corporate earnings reports from key local companies and favorable economic data that have buoyed investor sentiment. Notably, shares in Singapore's major financial and real estate sectors saw gains, contributing to the overall increase in the STI. Analysts point to strong performance in these sectors as a critical driver of the index's upward movement.

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Singapore eyes strategic implications as Malaysia unveils $10 billion Infineon semiconductor factory

The new factory, located in Malaysia’s industrial hub, is set to become a major center for advanced semiconductor production. It represents one of the largest investments in the region’s tech infrastructure and highlights Malaysia's strategic positioning in the global semiconductor market. This development not only enhances Malaysia's status as a key player in the electronics sector but also intensifies the competitive landscape for neighboring countries like Singapore, which has long been a dominant force in semiconductor manufacturing and technology.

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Singapore’s STI slumps 1.4% amid speculation on federal reserve rate cuts

The STI, which tracks the performance of Singapore's top companies, closed sharply lower, driven by investor concerns over the implications of possible changes in U.S. monetary policy. The recent sell-off comes amidst growing discussions in financial circles about whether the Federal Reserve will implement rate cuts to address economic slowdowns and inflationary pressures in the United States.