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Singapore's 3-month SORA falls to lowest since July 2022

HongkongLand USD released FY2025 Q4 earnings on March 5, 2026 (SGT), actual revenue USD 348.55 M, actual EPS USD 0.2395

HongkongLand USD released FY2025 earnings on March 5, 2026 (SGT), actual revenue USD 1.448 B (forecast USD 2.206 B), actual EPS USD 0.5769 (forecast USD 0.3236)

HongkongLand USD released FY2025 9 Months earnings on March 5, 2026 (SGT), with actual revenue of USD 1.1 B and actual EPS of USD 0.3397

HongkongLand USD released FY2025 Q3 earnings on March 5, 2026 (SGT), actual revenue USD 348.55 M, actual EPS USD 0.2395

Keppel Corporation repurchases 500,000 shares

DBS Group Obtains License for Underwriting Non-Financial Enterprise Bonds in China

Great Eastern Launches Private Client Services for Wealth Preservation and Inheritance

JMH USD to Release FY2025 Annual Earnings on March 10, 2026 After-Market (SGT), Forecast Revenue SGD 45.19 B, EPS SGD 6.9697

UOB Sees 2026 Net Interest Margin Between 1.75%-1.80%

ST Engineering released FY2025 Q3 earnings on February 27, 2026 (SGT), with actual revenue of SGD 3.215 B and EPS of SGD 0.0095

ST Engineering released FY2025 9 Months earnings on February 27 (SGT), actual revenue SGD 9.131 B, actual EPS SGD 0.1377

UOB Expects 2026 Net Interest Margin and Credit Cost

NewTech Engineering Sees 83.6% Drop in Net Profit for H2 FY2025, Operating Profit Up 22.5%

ST Engineering released FY2025 Annual Earnings on February 27 Pre-Market (SGT), Actual Revenue SGD 12.35 B (Forecast SGD 12.33 B), Actual EPS SGD 0.1471 (Forecast SGD 0.1491)

ST Engineering released FY2025 Q4 earnings on February 27 Pre-Market (SGT), actual revenue SGD 3.215 B, actual EPS SGD 0.0095

Newtech Engineering Signs 315 Million Euro Maintenance Contract with Barzan Maintenance Shield

Newtech Engineering iDirect and AiTelecom Collaborating on Satellite Ground System Deployment in Mexico

UOB Repurchased and Canceled 37,000 Shares

SGX repurchases 200,000 shares

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OCBC is enhancing support for female entrepreneurs through its Women Unlimited programme, launched in 2024, which offers financing up to S$100,000 and networking opportunities. Female entrepreneurs like Brenda Koo and Regine Sum share their experiences of overcoming challenges in male-dominated industries, emphasizing the importance of community and mentorship. The initiative aims to provide social loans to 10,000 women entrepreneurs across Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Indonesia by 2030, fostering a supportive environment for growth and collaboration.

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This article reviews the best personal loans in Singapore as of March 2026, highlighting options with the lowest interest rates. It provides details on various loans, including eligibility requirements, interest rates, effective interest rates (EIR), and processing fees. Notable loans include DBS/POSB Personal Loan with rates starting at 1.48%, UOB Personal Loan at 1.00%, and Trust Instant Loan offering quick disbursement. The article also explains key terms like interest rates, EIR, and processing fees, emphasizing the importance of understanding these factors when choosing a loan.

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10 best personal loans in Singapore with lowest interest rates (March 2026)

Singapore is raising its solar deployment target from 2 GWp to 3 GWp by 2030, reflecting the growth of its solar industry and enhancing energy resilience. Experts highlight that local solar generation reduces dependence on imported fuels. The new target aims to meet about 4% of the country's electricity demand by 2030, with potential to reach 8.6 GWp by 2050. The Energy Market Authority plans to deploy solar panels on rooftops, land, and water surfaces. Analysts warn of potential energy price spikes due to geopolitical tensions affecting oil and gas supply.

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Raising solar deployment target also has ‘economic and geopolitical’ component: Energy expert

Singapore is reviewing its executive condominium (EC) policy to address rising prices that may be pricing out middle-income families. Minister Chee Hong Tat announced this review during the Committee of Supply debate, emphasizing the need for affordability and fairness. ECs, designed as a hybrid between public and private housing, are under scrutiny as their prices surge. The government aims to ensure that ECs remain accessible to the middle class while monitoring market trends and making necessary adjustments. The review reflects broader concerns about housing fairness and sustainability in Singapore.

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The Straits Times Index closed at 4,848.25 on March 6, recovering from a low of 4,777 amid Middle East tensions. Analysts warn of persistent uncertainty as oil prices rise, impacting consumer sentiment and inflation. Singapore Airlines (SIA) shares fell 2.4% to $6.65 due to travel uncertainty and fuel costs, despite fare increases. SATS shares dropped 4% to $3.65, while SIA Engineering fell over 6% to $3.22. ST Engineering gained over 10% to $10.95, driven by increased defense budgets. Higher oil prices may boost offshore and marine sectors.

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STI steadies after volatile week amid Middle East tensions; SIA, SATS decline

For the trading sessions from Feb 27 to Mar 5, Singapore saw a net institutional outflow of S$41 million, totaling S$148 million for Q1 2026. Notable outflows were from DBS and Sembcorp Industries, while Singapore Airlines and OCBC led inflows. During this period, 26 companies executed buybacks totaling S$131 million, with Singtel leading. Over 130 director transactions were reported, including significant acquisitions by Centurion's CEO and Raffles Medical's chairman. Centurion's FY25 net profit rose 26%, while Raffles Medical's profit increased 13.4%.

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In the current geopolitical tension, investors' views on the market are divided into two camps. One camp believes that geopolitical conflicts will not have a long-term impact on the stock market, and that the market will continue to rise amidst volatility; the other camp is wary of the risks that ongoing conflicts may lead to a repricing of the market. Recently, market sentiment has fluctuated sharply, with the Straits Times Index and the S&P 500 Index both experiencing declines, and investors are adopting a cautious attitude towards future trends

- Last month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average exceeded 50,000 points, while Singapore's Straits Times Index reached 5,000 points, despite geopolitical tensions impacting market sentiment.  
- Recent events, particularly the escalation in Iran, led to a sharp market downturn, with significant drops in various indices, raising concerns over high oil prices and inflationary pressures across Asia.  
- Analysts warn that ongoing geopolitical tensions could result in stagflation, affecting consumer and corporate confidence, while highlighting vulnerabilities in the financial markets exacerbated by unpredictable conditions.

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The three-month Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA) continues to decline, dropping to 1.1160%, the lowest since July 2022. Since the beginning of 2025, SORA has cumulatively decreased by more than 190 basis points. Changes in the global economic environment, new tariffs, and the situation in the Middle East may affect interest rate trends, but the specific impact is difficult to predict. Analysts have differing views on short-term interest rates; OCBC Bank believes that SORA may remain low in the short term, but the uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran conflict still leaves the impact on short-term rates unclear

- The three-month Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA) has decreased to 1.1160%, the lowest since July 2022, influenced by global changes, including new tariffs and Middle Eastern tensions.  
- Economists suggest that while SORA may remain low due to ample Singapore dollar liquidity, the duration and impact of geopolitical events on short-term rates are uncertain.  
- Analysts have differing views on the future trajectory of SORA, with predictions ranging from gradual increases to further declines depending on the flow of safe-haven funds and monetary policy adjustments.

Three-month SORA declines again, global situation's impact on interest rates remains unclear | Lianhe Zaobao

In the fourth quarter of last year, the year-on-year growth rate of personal disposable income in our country slowed to 1%, while private consumption expenditure accelerated to 4.8%. Personal savings changed from a year-on-year increase of 4.7% to a decrease of 5.1%, marking the first shrinkage of savings since the second quarter of 2024. Analysts believe that the decline in savings may be related to increased consumption at the end of the year, and households may choose to increase savings in response to economic instability in the future. In the fourth quarter, employee salaries grew by 4.8% year-on-year, lower than the 5.1% in the third quarter

In the fourth quarter of last year, the growth rate of personal disposable income slowed down, and personal savings turned from an increase to a decrease year-on-year | Lianhe Zaobao

Sembcorp and Keppel have underperformed following the recent attacks in Iran, with investors advised to be cautious about sustainable investments amid rising oil prices. Shares of renewable energy companies on the Singapore Exchange have struggled in the wake of the US-Israeli conflict, highlighting the complexities of the relationship between renewables and oil prices. The Decoding Asia newsletter offers insights into navigating these challenges in the current global landscape.

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Singapore stocks closed flat on Friday, with the Straits Times Index rising 0.03% to 4,848.25, down 2.9% for the week. The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index increased by 0.7%. Regional indices saw gains, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng up 1.7% and Japan's Nikkei 225 up 0.6%. SPI Asset Management noted that risk assets are stabilizing as pressure from the US dollar and oil eases. Among STI constituents, Hongkong Land was the top gainer, while City Developments was the biggest loser. Local banks had mixed results, with DBS and OCBC declining, while UOB rose.

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KKR & Co is seeking a US$500 million loan to acquire a majority stake in Singapore-based XCL Education Holdings. The five-year loan has an interest margin of 300 basis points over the benchmark Secured Overnight Financing Rate. Leading banks for the financing include BNP Paribas, DBS Bank, HSBC, ING Bank, and Standard Chartered. The deal values XCL at approximately US$1.3 billion, with KKR outbidding other firms for the stake. XCL operates K-12 schools across Southeast Asia and has attracted significant private investment due to rising demand for quality education.

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