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<ul><li>Wilmar International may have passed its worst phase.</li><li>RHB downgrades Keppel REIT to neutral following Australian retail acquisition news.</li><li>OCBC: ST Engineering's growth is intact, but its risk-reward is now balanced.</li></ul>

Wilmar International may have passed its worst phase.RHB downgrades Keppel REIT to neutral following Australian retail acquisition news.OCBC: ST Engineering's growth is intact, but its risk-reward is now balanced.

Singapore Market Roundup (09-Oct-2025): Wilmar International may have overcome its toughest times.

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<li>RHB lowers CDLHT target price due to market challenges.         </li>
<li>RHB calls ST Engineering a high-quality, defensive growth opportunity.</li>
<li>Ready-to-eat at 7-Eleven could prompt a re-rating for DFI Retail.</li>
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RHB lowers CDLHT target price due to market challenges.         
RHB calls ST Engineering a high-quality, defensive growth opportunity.
Ready-to-eat at 7-Eleven could prompt a re-rating for DFI Retail.


Singapore Market Roundup (24-Sep-2025): RHB cuts CDLHT target price amid market challenges.

<ul><li>ST Engineering is seen as a 'high-quality' and 'defensive' growth stock by RHB.</li><li>7-Eleven's ready-to-eat options may lead to a re-rating for DFI Retail.</li><li>KGI Securities keeps $2 target price on AEM Holdings post Intel-Nvidia deal.</li></ul>

ST Engineering is seen as a 'high-quality' and 'defensive' growth stock by RHB.7-Eleven's ready-to-eat options may lead to a re-rating for DFI Retail.KGI Securities keeps $2 target price on AEM Holdings post Intel-Nvidia deal.

Singapore Market Roundup (23-Sep-2025): RHB views ST Engineering as a high-quality growth stock.

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<ul><li>In 2025, 76 primary-listed companies in Singapore executed share buybacks totaling S$1.65 billion, an 80% increase from 2024.</li><li>UOB, DBS, and OCBC led buybacks with a combined S$1.28 billion, driven by capital management initiatives and dividends.</li><li>Secondary-listed Hongkong Land repurchased US$176 million shares, while City Developments completed an off-market buyback of preference shares.</li></ul>

In 2025, 76 primary-listed companies in Singapore executed share buybacks totaling S$1.65 billion, an 80% increase from 2024.UOB, DBS, and OCBC led buybacks with a combined S$1.28 billion, driven by capital management initiatives and dividends.Secondary-listed Hongkong Land repurchased US$176 million shares, while City Developments completed an off-market buyback of preference shares.

Buyback Consideration Surges 80% in 2025 to S$1.65B

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<li>We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: Four stocks remain, 10 stocks added into portfolio</li>
<li>Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 294% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 57%</li>
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We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology
Portfolio changes: Four stocks remain, 10 stocks added into portfolio
Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 294% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 57%


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ST Engineering is a global technology, defence and engineering group with offices across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. The Group uses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems and improve lives through its diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence and public security segments. Headquartered in Singapore, ST Engineering reported revenue of $7.9b in FY2019 and it ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. It is a component stock of the FTSE Straits Times Index, MSCI Singapore, iEdge SG ESG Transparency Index and iEdge SG ESG Leaders Index.

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Singapore Market Roundup (09-Oct-2025): Wilmar International may have overcome its toughest times.

Wilmar International may have improved, while RHB downgrades Keppel REIT to neutral after its Australian acquisition. OCBC sees ST Engineering's...

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Singapore Market Roundup (24-Sep-2025): RHB cuts CDLHT target price amid market challenges.

RHB reduces CDLHT target price amid market challenges, views ST Engineering as a strong growth opportunity, and sees 7-Eleven's ready-to-eat...

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Singapore Market Roundup (23-Sep-2025): RHB views ST Engineering as a high-quality growth stock.

RHB views ST Engineering as a 'high-quality' growth stock. 7-Eleven's offerings may boost DFI Retail, while KGI maintains a $2 target for AEM...

Singapore Market Roundup

Buyback Consideration Surges 80% in 2025 to S$1.65B

In 2025, 76 primary-listed companies in Singapore executed share buybacks totaling S$1.65 billion, an 80% increase from 2024. UOB, DBS, and OCBC...

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The Stocks to Own in ASEAN – Vol. 52

We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology. Portfolio changes: Four stocks remain, 10 stocks added.

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