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Bank of China and Singapore Exchange Sign MOU to Deepen Financial Cooperation

Hong Kong Land Raises 2026 Profit Outlook, Q1 Underlying Profit Up 5% and Capital Recycling at 90%

Mahindra & Mahindra partners with DBS Bank India to launch ESG-linked dealer financing plan

City Developments Limited Secures S$300M Sustainability-Linked Loan from DBS

ST Engineering Q1 FY2026 Revenue Up 11%, Secures S$4.8B in New Contracts

IMDA Halts Review, Jeopardizing Keppel's Sale of M1 to Simba Deal

Keppel launches 90-day efficiency plan for M1, targets S$2-3 billion asset divestment by 2026

MoneyMax Treasure Prices $30M 5-Year Notes, DBS as Lead Underwriter

OCBC Plans to Add 30-50 Staff in Hong Kong by 2026 to Expand Wealth Management Team

OCBC Hong Kong Branch Attracts New Customers with Lifestyle Strategy, Account Growth Surges 125%

UOL Acquires UOB's Remaining Stake in Orchard Road Faber House for $68.5M

Keppel Enterprise and Telstra International Sign 25-Year Usage Rights Agreement for Bifrost Subsea Cable

OCBC Bank 2026 H1 Revenue Surges 18%, Targets Top 10 Hong Kong Rank by 2030

CDL Secures SGD 300 Million Sustainability-Linked Loan from DBS

DBS Taiwan Launches DBS Spark Banking for Emerging Affluent Clients

AirTrunk Seeks $2.3B Loan for Data Center Project

SingTel 10 to Release FY2026 Earnings on May 21 Pre-Market SGT, Forecast Revenue SGD 14.46 B

Singapore Exchange Reports 6% YOY Increase in Securities Market Turnover in April

OCBC signs agreement with Australia to boost trade and investment cooperation between ASEAN and Australia

Singapore Introduces Economic Strategy Review to Tackle AI Impact

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DBS CEO Tan Su Shan discusses the impact of agentic AI on banking. A new program offers undergraduates hands-on AI finance training with over 1,000 internships. The SQ321 report indicates a radar issue may have caused severe turbulence for Singapore Airlines. Standard Chartered plans to hire more wealth bankers in Singapore despite global job cuts. The CPF life-cycle investment scheme could boost liquidity in Singapore stocks by 2028. Temasek Trust and The Rockefeller Foundation launch a coalition to support nuclear power funding.

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Academy Securities has appointed Tom McCabe to its Advisory Board. With over 30 years of financial expertise, McCabe previously served as CEO for the Americas at DBS Bank for 11 years until his retirement in 2025. His extensive experience in the financial sector will benefit Academy Securities.

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Thomas J. McCabe joins Academy Securities’ Advisory Board

Singapore Land Group (SingLand) has increased its stake in Novena Square to 40% by acquiring United Overseas Bank's shares in two joint ventures for $299 million. Additionally, Novena Square Investments purchased a strata lot for $19.5 million. The transactions, completed on May 15, 2026, aim to enhance SingLand's recurring income from stabilized assets amid ongoing redevelopment efforts. The remaining strata lots in Novena Square are valued at $1.5 billion.

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SingLand raises Novena Square stake with UOB share deal

Analyst Hashim Osman from Phillip Securities has upgraded SIA Engineering Co to a Buy with a target price of S$4.06, citing resilient earnings and attractive valuation despite start-up losses. He notes robust growth in engine repair volumes and maintenance activity, while acknowledging geopolitical risks. DBS also maintains a Buy rating with a S$3.80 target. The stock has seen a 15.26% drop over the past six months, from S$3.670 to S$3.110.

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Analyst Reiterates Buy as Robust MRO Growth and Engine Capacity Offset Start-Up Losses, While Target Price Eases to S$4.06

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The Young Talent Programme for AI in Finance has been launched in Singapore, offering undergraduates hands-on experience with AI in finance through internships and traineeships at 20 financial institutions. Supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the program aims to provide over 1,000 positions to help students gain industry exposure and relevant skills. Participating firms include major banks like DBS, OCBC, and global lenders such as Goldman Sachs. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance talent pathways in the financial sector.

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Undergrads to get hands-on AI finance training; sector to offer over 1,000 internships, traineeships

City Developments Limited (CDL), led by Singapore's second-richest man Kwek Leng Beng, has secured a S$300 million (US$234 million) sustainability-linked loan from DBS. The loan aims to enhance climate resilience through various sustainability targets. CDL has raised over S$11 billion in sustainable financing since 2017 to support its net-zero goals. This marks the second partnership between CDL and DBS for sustainability-linked financing.

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Singapore’s 2nd richest man Kwek Leng Beng’s CDL secures $234M sustainability-linked loan from DBS

A recent survey revealed that 39% of Singapore businesses faced AI-related cyber events, the highest among 15 markets. Additionally, 42% experienced supplier-linked cyberattacks. Despite these challenges, 97% of firms expect AI to positively impact their operations. Key reasons for AI adoption include productivity and innovation. However, concerns about AI-related risks persist, with 54% citing phishing as the main attack method. Notably, 18% of companies lack cyber insurance, and 15% do not have a cyber response plan.

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Nearly 40% of firms hit by AI cyber events, highest amongst 15 markets

DBS Bank plans to hire over 500 young local talents in 2026 through its Management Associate, internship, and traineeship programmes, aiming for nearly 1,600 hires from 2024 to 2026. The bank will recruit 112 management associates and over 400 interns, emphasizing AI's role in enhancing employee training and project involvement. CEO Tan Su Shan highlighted the use of internal AI tools like CodeBuddy and DBS-GPT to support coding and development tasks.

DBS Bank to hire over 500 young talent in 2026 amidst AI push

MoneyMax Treasure, a subsidiary of MoneyMax Financial Services, has priced $30m in 5.00% fixed rate notes due 2028 under its $500m multicurrency medium-term note programme. The notes will be issued at 100.50% of their principal amount and are expected to be issued on 21 May 2026, maturing on 30 October 2028. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including refinancing and capital expenditure. DBS Bank is the lead manager for the issuance.

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MoneyMax subsidiary prices $30m 5% notes due 2028

Companies pursuing low-carbon transition plans may incur higher costs in the short term due to the Iran war, according to OCBC's chief sustainability officer Mike Ng. This geopolitical situation necessitates a more strategic approach to decarbonisation investments and capital expenditure, as sustainability efforts are critical for energy security and resilience.

Costs of energy transition likely to go up over short term due to Iran war, says OCBC CSO

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【Week 4 – Pullback After Rebound, Waiting for Better Entries】Portfolio saw slight pullback this week as profit taking emerged after recent stabilization.Singtel remains the main drag while REITs continue holding near support with limited momentum.Overall market structure is still stabilizing but recovery strength remains selectiveEquities / Growth / REITs / ETF$SingTel(Z74.SG) - Weak but Holding SupportDefensive fundamentals remain stable with dividend support though sentiment is still soft after recent weakness.📊 S: 4.7 ~ 4.8, R: 4.9 ~ 5.0$Daiwa Hse Log Tr(DHLU.SG) - Sideways with Limited MomentumDefensive REIT exposure remains stable but higher-rate environment continues limiting upside.📊 S: 0.48 ~ 0.49, R: 0.50 ~ 0.51$Sasseur Reit(CRPU.SG) - Holding Relative StrengthStill one of the more stable holdings with yield support helping maintain price stability.📊 S: 0.66 ~ 0.67, R: 0.69 ~ 0.70$Keppel(BN4.SG) - Consolidating Near SupportShort-term momentum eased slightly though fundamentals remain supported by infrastructure and energy transition exposure.📊 S: 10.4 ~ 10.6, R: 10.9 ~ 11.1$STI ETF(ES3.SG) - Profit Taken, Waiting for Re-entry$SoFi Tech(SOFI.US) - Pullback After Recovery AttemptGrowth outlook remains positive though volatility continues due to rate expectations.📊 S: 14.8 ~ 15.2, R: 16.5 ~ 17.0$Grab(GRAB.US)- Stabilizing After VolatilityStill in early stabilization phase with profitability progress remaining the main catalyst.📊 S: 4.4 ~ 4.6, R: 4.9 ~ 5.1Market remains in stabilization phase with selective profit-taking emerging after recent rebound attempts. Defensive positioning continues outperforming aggressive momentum trades.Strategy: Staying defensive and patient, waiting for stronger recovery confirmation before increasing exposure.Portfolio remains relatively stable despite short-term pullback pressure. Focus remains on capital preservation, disciplined entries, and waiting for clearer momentum confirmation before becoming more aggressive

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【Week 3 – Watching for Recovery Confirmation】Portfolio is showing signs of stabilization after recent weakness though overall momentum remains mixed. Losses have narrowed slightly while selective positions are starting to recover as buying pressure slowly returns near support zones.Equities / REITs / ETF/Growth$SingTel(Z74.SG)Weak Momentum but Attempting Stabilisation - Fundamentals remain defensive with strong cash flow and dividend support while earnings sentiment remains the key catalyst.Key Levels: Support 4.50~4.55 | R 4.70~4.80$Daiwa Hse Log Tr(DHLU.SG) Under Pressure but Holding Near Support - Weak sideways structure continues but downside momentum appears to be slowing though higher for longer rate concerns continue to cap upside recovery.Key Levels: Support 0.49~0.495 | R 0.50~0.51$STI ETF(ES3.SG) Stable Structure with Broad Market Support.ETF stability suggests institutional support remains intact despite selective weakness.Key Levels: Support 4.95~4.98 | Resistance 5.05~5.10$Sasseur Reit(CRPU.SG)Holding Strength Despite Market Weakness showing relative strength.Yield support and stable operating outlook continue to attract defensive buying interest.Key Levels: Support 0.66~0.67 | R 0.69~0.70$Keppel(BN4.SG) Consolidating After Recent Pullback supported by infra, asset management,energy transition exposure while broader market sentiment remains the near term driver.Key Levels: Support 10.80~10.90 | R 11.20~11.40$SoFi Tech(SOFI.US)Early Recovery Momentum Emerging with slight gains after recent accumulation. Growth outlook remains tied to member expansion, lending growth and interest rate expectations.Key Levels: Support 15.20~15.50 | R 16.80~17.20$Grab(GRAB.US) Stabilizing After Volatile PullbackMarket continues watching profitability progress and regional growth execution as longer-term catalysts.Key Levels: Support 3.70~3.80 | R 4.10~4.25Staying defensive and patient, waiting for stronger recovery confirmation before increasing exposure

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$STI ETF(ES3.SG)showed an early breakout attempt but faced selling pressure near key resistance leading to a late session pullback and loss of momentumShort term neutral to slightly bearish due to resistance rejection, while medium term structure remains stable as long as key support holds Key Level: -Hold above $4.97 stabilization may support another rebound attempt -Break above $5.03 confirms bullish continuation and strength above 5.00 -Fall below $4.95 downside pressure may increase toward deeper consolidation Catalysts are driven by the US Fed rate outlook and bond yield direction, alongside Singapore bank earnings momentum with REIT recovery signals, institutional fund flows and broader regional sentiment shaping the next move

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$STI ETF(ES3.SG)SPDR STI ETF remains structurally bullish but is currently cooling after a strong run-up. As long as support around recent consolidation levels holds, this looks more like healthy consolidation than a trend reversalA clean break above resistance would likely signal a new phase of upside momentum in price action

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【Week 2 – Stabilization Phase, Selective Positioning】#My Portfolio Health CheckPortfolio is still in an early stabilization phase after the pullback, with no confirmed reversal yet. Staying patient, selective, and letting earnings + price action guide the next move.SG Assets (Equities / REITs / ETF)$STI ETF(ES3.SG)SPDR STI ETF (ETF) - Range-bound structure reflecting broader market stability. Fundamentals track index performance, with macro sentiment and STI direction as main driver.$SingTel(Z74.SG)SingTel (Equity - Telco) - Extended downtrend, still the main portfolio drag. Strong cash flow fundamentals but sentiment remains weak, with earnings and dividend guidance as key catalyst.$Daiwa Hse Log Tr(DHLU.SG)Daiwa House Logistics Trust (REIT - Logistics)- Weak sideways trend with slight downside bias. Defensive REIT fundamentals, but growth constrained in high-rate environment with refinancing conditions as key catalyst.$Sasseur Reit(CRPU.SG)Sasseur REIT (REIT - Retail) - Sideways structure, holding near support with weak momentum. Stable yield profile, but upside remains capped by rate sensitivity and DPU sustainability outlook.US Assets (Equities / Growth)$Grab(GRAB.US)Grab Holdings (Equity - Growth Fintech) - Early base-building phase with volatility. Growth-stage fundamentals still developing, with revenue growth and profitability path as main catalyst.$SoFi Tech(SOFI.US)SoFi Technologies (Equity - Fintech) - Early accumulation but high volatility structure. Growth narrative tied to rate sensitivity, with member growth and net interest income as key catalyst.Strategy:Staying defensive with no aggressive averaging. Waiting for earnings and price action to confirm direction before adding exposure. US growth positions remain small and tightly controlled due to higher volatility.Portfolio is still in a transition phase between pullback and stabilization, with no confirmed reversal yet. Staying patient, selective and letting market structure guide the next move

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$STI ETF(ES3.SG)Intraday Weakness After Early StrengthSTI pulling back after an early push to 4.990 ($4.99 to 4.94), with sellers gradually taking control through the session.Price action reflects an early rally followed by steady intraday distribution, suggesting profit taking near resistance while broader bullish structure remains intact above major supportHolding above 4.93 keeps the broader structure constructive, but reclaiming 4.99 ~ 5.00 is needed for renewed bullish momentum.Statergy: Watching pullback within larger uptrend confirmation remains key

$STI ETF(ES3.SG)STI strong uptrend earlier and is now consolidating near the 5.00 level, reflecting a healthy pause after the recent rally 🚀Buying momentum remains intact, with pullbacks being supported. Price is holding near highs indicating accumulation rather than distribution as the market digests gains.Key Levels: Support 4.95 ~ 4.93 Resistance 5.00 ~ 5.02Holding near the highs suggests a continuation bias. As long as price stays above 4.95, further upside toward 5.02–5.05 remains likely supported by strong bank earnings, stable dividends and continued investor inflows into Singapore blue chips.Strategy : Look to buy on pullbacks or trade the breakout above 5.00 avoiding entries in the mid range

$STI ETF(ES3.SG) opened strong at 5.000 and pushed higher to a high of 5.016, showing early bullish momentum. Price failed to sustain above the 5.00 level and has since pulled back to ~4.94, indicating rejection at key resistancePullback shows resistance still holding wait for confirmation before committing

$STI ETF(ES3.SG)Short term bullish attempting a reversal within a broader consolidation range. Momentum is strong but confirmation above 5.00 is key failing that a pullback is likely before the next move

STI ETF (ES3) – Strong Opening Momentum$STI ETF(ES3.SG)price surged to 4.983 (+2.05%) at open, showing strong bullish momentum after the recent sell off. Gap up move with immediate buying interest suggests a potential reversal, now approaching key resistance levels.Key Levels:Resistance: 4.98 ~ 5.00 Support: 4.95 ~ 4.96Strategy: Watch for breakout above 5.00 for continuation or pullback to support for entry opportunities.Confirmation is key to trade - trade the move 🚀