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S'pore’s Q2 growth eases to 5.7% as Iran war tempers AI-powered manufacturing growth

This is slower than Q1 due to softening in the construction and wholesale trade sectors.

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DBS crosses $200 billion in market capitalisation as earnings optimism drives Singapore bank rally

There could be more room to run ahead of the lenders’ Q2 results release in August, say analysts.

DBS’ shares ended nearly 0.5 per cent higher at $70.79, after touching an all-time high of $70.80 earlier in the session.

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Construction firm founder donates $3 million to ST School Pocket Money Fund

Criminal Investigation Department to get new director on July 20

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