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DBS becomes first Singapore stock to top $200 billion in market value
SINGAPORE - DBS Group's market value closed above $200 billion on Monday (July 13) for the first time, a milestone for both Singapore's biggest bank by asset size and the city-state's stock market.
Its shares ended nearly 0.5 per cent higher at $70.79, after touching an all-time high of $70.80 earlier in the session, taking their gains so far this year to some 26 per cent.
The rally comes before DBS reports its second-quarter results on August 6.
The bank posted a 1 per cent rise in first-quarter net profit to $2.93 billion, helped by record income and strong wealth management fees.
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Free things to do in Singapore: Christmas markets, Wiggle Wiggle Hotel pop-up, and more
December is here, and Singapore is brimming with festive cheer—without the need to open your wallet. From playful pop-ups to nostalgic holiday experiences, there’s something for everyone to soak up the season’s magic.Kick off the month with a playful adventure at the Wiggle Wiggle Hotel pop-up in Plaza Singapura. Running from December 2, 2026 to January 4, 2026, this colourful installation turns the mall into a whimsical wonderland. Snap photos with Wiggle Bear and Little Play Bunny, explore the
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With Chinese New Year over a month away, one diner at a food court in Admiralty was surprised to find a festive surcharge added to her bill.
Seng Kee Bak Chor Mee closes Ang Mo Kio branch due to owner's health concerns
Heritage bak chor mee (minced meat noodle) hawker Seng Kee will be shuttering its Ang Mo Kio stall due to the owner's "ongoing health concerns".
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When durian prices crash, Malaysia throws parties
KUALA LUMPUR — Just two years ago, Musang King durian was a luxury at around RM60 (S$19) a kilogram.
Steven Spielberg, Nicole Kidman and Cillian Murphy and more mourn the death of Sam Neill
Fellow actors and fans of Sam Neill mourned his passing after the New Zealand actor died Monday following a diagnosis of a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Netizens urge 'proper planning' after first round of 7-Eleven's 10,000 free meals giveaway campaign
To encourage customers to explore its convenient food options, 7-Eleven launched its "Find The Good Stuff" campaign, which will give away 10,000 ready-to-eat meals across selected stores islandwide throughout July.
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Chef Hainanese Western Food’s Uncle Wee dies aged 82, customers share fond memories
Veteran hawker Wee Liang Kan, also fondly known as Uncle Wee or Uncle Oh Kee of Chef Hainanese Western Food, has died aged 82 on Saturday (July 11), the stall announced in a Facebook obituary on Sunday.
How many durians can you eat in a day? Things to know before your next feast
Durian season is in full swing — and there's no lack of buffets, discounts and even giveaways popping up across Singapore.
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Zhu Zeliang buys home after working 5 years
Yes 933 radio DJ Zhu Zeliang has purchased his own home after five years of working.
Lee Teng recalls wife's miscarriage in 2020: 'I saw my baby for the last time through a video call'
Lee Teng was filming a programme in Singapore in 2020 when he received news from his Taiwan-born wife Gina Lin, then seven months pregnant, that their unborn baby had no heartbeat.
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Singapore's economy grew 5.7% in second quarter of 2026, driven by AI demand
Singapore's economy grew 5.7 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, easing from 6.3 per cent in the previous quarter based on advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Tuesday (Jul 14).
SK Hynix sinks after Nasdaq debut amid profit-taking, easing earnings optimism
SEOUL — SK Hynix shares dropped as much as 8.2 per cent in early Seoul trade on Monday (July 13) as investors booked profit, after a high-profile US listing saw the world's leading AI memory chipmaker surge 12.8 per cent in its Nasdaq debut on Friday.
Easy side income ideas from home in Singapore: 10 practical ways to earn extra money
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Parent allegedly holds child over rubbish bin to defecate at KLIA2; video sparks backlash
In full view of other passengers, a traveller at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) allegedly allowed a young child to defecate into a rubbish bin at a departure gate waiting area.
Trading Singapore for KL: One couple's search for a slower, more affordable life
SINGAPORE — Singaporean couple Sean Lee, 37, and his wife Rachell Tan, 36, brought their retirement plans forward by nearly two decades when they relocated to Kuala Lumpur in 2025.
Things to do in Sarajevo and Mostar: Bosnia guide 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of Europe's most affordable and culturally rich summer escapes, and the best things to do in Sarajevo centre on its Ottoman-era old town, layered history, and easy-going cafe culture.
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