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Jan 7, 2025 · Singtel expects low double-digit EBIT growth whilst Starhub may be eyeing a merger. Singtel continues to dominate Singapore’s telecommunications market due to its stronger ex-Singapore earnings prospects, capital management opportunities, and structural upside from new growth engines resulting in an expected return on invested capital (ROIC) growth of 10% for the 2025 financial year ...

Feb 13, 2025 · There will be focus on upskilling programmes amongst others. Singapore’s Budget 2025 is expected to focus on job security and cost of living, economic growth, social cohesion, and sustainability to strengthen the economy amidst global uncertainties, according to RHB.. On job security and cost of living, Barnabas Gan, acting group Chief Economist & head of Market Research of RHB Bank, said ...

Feb 21, 2025 · Experts say some sectors could face drawbacks from budget measures. Although Budget 2025 introduced adequate measures to support businesses, an expert cautioned that some companies may not fully benefit and could face unintended drawbacks.. The sector and stock that will not likely benefit enough from the budget measures are the non-banking financials and SGX, respectively, said Shekhar ...

Feb 17, 2025 · Experts cited three main sectors that this year’s fiscal plan should fuel. As Singapore prepares to announce its national budget for 2025, KPMG experts have outlined their recommendations for this fiscal year's spending priorities.. According to Chiu Wu Hong, partner and head of private enterprise at KPMG Singapore, the city-state’s growth depends on green energy, healthcare/biochem, and ...

Feb 24, 2025 · Most Read 1. Hotel Properties MD Ong Beng Seng to step down 2. Tighter fintech watch likely after Chocolate Finance fallout 3. Singapore economy showing early signs of fatigue amidst trade concerns: Analysts 4. Singapore companies may need $7.2b for sustainable data storage 5. Private home sales seen rising in Q2 with new launches

Feb 18, 2025 · There is a need to close the digital skills gap amongst SMEs. Whilst Budget 2025 has been praised for its focus on supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through digital transformation and other measures, some voices in the tech industry have raised concerns about the practical challenges SMEs may face in adopting and making full use of the initiatives outlined.

Feb 14, 2025 · It was driven by the wholesale trade and finance & insurance sectors. Singapore’s economy expanded by 4.4% in 2024, up from 1.8% in 2023, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) announced.The GDP growth forecast for 2025 remains at 1% to 3%. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the economy grew by 5% year-on-year, a slight moderation from …

Mar 18, 2025 · This marks the highest number of such transactions ever recorded in a single month. Singapore’s property market saw a record surge in high-value suburban home sales in February, with 603 new homes in the Outside Central Region sold for at least $2m.

Mar 13, 2025 · Meanwhile, problem loan ratios are expected to remain at 1% to 2%. Singapore banks will keep a stable outlook, supported by its strong risk management and strategic diversification, according to Moody’s Investors Service.. The operating environment also remains stable, driven by steady economic growth in Singapore and major ASEAN countries, which offsets challenges in Hong Kong and China.