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DBS, OCBC Face Weaker Q1 Profits

DBS and OCBC expect weaker Q1 profits amid NIM compression, offset by treasury sales growth and wealth management expansion.

A freehold residential site for sale at 30 Mount Elizabeth is attracting strong developer interest amid luxury property shortages.

Singapore firms lead Southeast Asia in AI PC adoption, boosting productivity and security, with usage 12% above regional average.

Changi Airport’s passenger traffic has increased due to strong demand from North Asia and Europe, offsetting declines from the Middle East.

Singapore plans public housing upgrades for 29,000 homes, enhancing living conditions and modernising older estates.

Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports grew 15.3% in March, fueled by strong AI-driven electronics demand, marking seven months of expansion.

Keppel REIT posts 1.27‑cent DPU, with distributable income up nearly 20% and portfolio valued at $11.8 billion.

Singapore’s economy in 2026 faces mixed growth, balancing tech export success against global risks.

The Singapore dollar surged to an 11-year high in January 2026, fueled by increased foreign investment and economic resilience.

Singapore defends its trade policies amidst US scrutiny, emphasizing transparency amid rising global trade tensions.