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OCBC hits record net profit, declares S$1.68 EPS for Q1

Net profit of S$1.88b is 39% higher than in Q1 2022.

OCBC hits record net profit, declares S$1.68 EPS for Q1

Net profit of S$1.88b is 39% higher than in Q1 2022.

6 in 10 Singaporeans fear that AI will replace their jobs

Despite the worry, most Singapore would delegate as much work to AI to lessen workloads.

SG retains lead in Asian outbound real estate investment 

The Lion City’s investment reached US$28.284b.

Rental demand for HDB and private non-landed residential declines in Q2

PropertyGuru sees expatriates’ rental demand to be slower due to low expansion.

McDonald’s is Singapore’s top fast-food restaurant of choice: survey

The rankings show that American brands populate most of the list.

LTA calls for tenders to appoint operators for JRL and CRL

The tenderers will operate and maintain it for the first licencing period of nine years.

MAS proposes digital platform to help banks easily detect financial crime

It will detect customers who exhibit multiple “red flags” linked to financial crime. 

No definitive sale on SembWaste: Sembcorp Industries

SembWaste is the recycling and waste management wing of the firm.

Hospitality, retail, and office REITs benefit from reopening

However, there is a limited new supply for logistics, office and retail segments.

Chart of the Day: Top markets with high vacancy rates for Grade A office in Q1

There were two micro-markets that posted highest quarterly growth in vacancy.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.52%; GentingSG is most active stock

Genting Singapore and Wilmar International are at the top.

HDB's new housing grant scheme may create uncertainty: Huttons

Huttons believed that only HDB Flat Eligibility applicants could use the grants.

MAS expands gold reserves by 45% in Q1

It was the first increase since June 2021.

Lendlease REIT portfolio occupancy stays up at 99.8% in 3Q FY23

The Manager recorded a 99.5% retail occupancy rate on 31 March.

Broker reveals best drivers of top ESG picks

Keppel Corporation and Sembcorp Industries were highlighted firms.

Global consumer non-cyclical stocks are strongest performing so far: SGX

These stocks were led by Genting Singapore and Golden Agri.