Posts by Liam Redmond
Watch this space: Analysts upbeat on Singapore’s new space agency, but see no near-term lift for stocks
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] The formation of the National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) marks a pivotal step in the Republic’s push to strengthen its position in the global space economy. But although analysts are optimistic about its long-term structural potential, they warn against expecting an immediate boost to corporate earnings or share prices. Announced on Feb…
Read MoreSingaporeans flock to gold despite record-high prices ahead of Chinese New Year
[ad_1] Analysts attribute recent spikes in retail demand to wealth-preservation seeking rather than festive buying [SINGAPORE] Festive demand for gold ahead of Chinese New Year has taken a backseat, with wealth preservation – rather than gifting – becoming the primary driver for bullion buyers this year. The yellow metal has climbed around 70 per cent…
Read MoreUS details new China limits for clean energy tax credits
[ad_1] The restrictions follow an executive order in July signalling stricter limits for the tax credits Published Fri, Feb 13, 2026 · 11:30 AM THE Trump administration issued new guidance on the use of foreign materials and components in US clean energy projects, in a move that would further limit access to lucrative tax credits.…
Read MoreCBS News considering new round of layoffs, could cut at least 15% of staff, Variety says
[ad_1] Published Fri, Feb 13, 2026 · 09:44 AM [WASHINGTON] CBS News is considering a new round of layoffs that could see cuts totaling at least 15 per cent of the current staff, Variety reported on Thursday (Feb 12), citing three people familiar with the matter. Variety added that discussions around layoffs and staff reductions…
Read MoreJapan Foods’ lead independent director investigated by CAD on ‘personal matter’
[ad_1] Tan Cher Ting has not been charged with any offence, but will step down from the role [SINGAPORE] The lead independent director of restaurant operator Japan Foods , Tan Cher Ting, is currently out on bail after being interviewed by the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) on Wednesday (Feb 11). The interview was in connection…
Read MoreAlpha Integrated Reit H2 DPU rises 20.4% to S$0.0183 on higher rent, occupancy
[ad_1] The Reit’s growth in net property income is mainly from positive rental reversions and an overall increase in occupancy rate [SINGAPORE] Alpha Integrated Reit (AI-Reit), formerly known as Sabana Reit, posted a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.0183 for the half-year ended Dec 31, 2025, up 20.4 per cent from S$0.0152 in the year-ago…
Read MoreDasmond Koh’s NoonTalk Media on shaky ground as H1 losses double, liabilities surge
[ad_1] It affirms its ability to continue as a going concern, although current liabilities exceed current assets as at Dec 31 NOONTALK Media posted a net loss of S$1.6 million for its first half ended Dec 31, 2025, almost doubling from a net loss of S$878,316 in the year-ago period. The entertainment company helmed by…
Read MoreHong Kong grapples with banker shortage to keep up with IPO boom
[ad_1] Banks are hard pressed to meet regulatory guidelines and are under increased scrutiny over the quality of IPO paperwork Published Fri, Feb 13, 2026 · 08:33 AM [HONG KONG] Hong Kong firms are on the hunt for more bankers to lead a booming pipeline of initial public offering (IPO) deals after a years-long dry…
Read MoreAnthropic clinches US$380 billion valuation after US$30 billion funding round
[ad_1] Published Fri, Feb 13, 2026 · 08:20 AM ANTHROPIC has raised US$30 billion in its latest funding round, more than doubling the Claude chatbot maker’s valuation to US$380 billion and underscoring massive investor interest in the startup and the broader AI industry. The company has differentiated itself by focusing its model training on coding, with…
Read MoreRHB downgrades StarHub to ‘sell’, Citi to ‘neutral’ as profit slides; DBS reviews rating
[ad_1] StarHub’s net profit of S$38.5 million for its second half is a 50.9% year-on-year drop [SINGAPORE] Analysts on Friday (Feb 13) downgraded StarHub shares, after the telco posted a 50.9 per cent year-on-year drop in second-half net profit. StarHub’s second-half revenue was also down 3.1 per cent on the year, from S$1.3 billion to…
Read MorePinterest forecasts downbeat revenue as it battles for digital ad dollars; shares plunge
[ad_1] Published Fri, Feb 13, 2026 · 07:32 AM PINTEREST forecast first-quarter revenue below estimates on Thursday, underscoring the image-sharing platform’s ongoing struggle to compete for advertising dollars against deep-pocketed platforms, sending its shares down 12 per cent in extended trading. Social media giants like TikTok and Meta’s Instagram and Facebook continue to take a…
Read MoreThe 7 biggest lies young entrepreneurs still tell themselves about success
[ad_1] If you have ever stared at someone else’s funding announcement on LinkedIn and felt that quiet panic in your chest, you are not alone. Most young founders I meet are ambitious, capable, and quietly exhausted from chasing a version of success they are not even sure they believe in. We consume startup Twitter threads,…
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