Singapore Telecommunications, Southeast Asia’s largest telecom firm, saw a 9% profit increase. This was driven by Optus and Airtel’s strong performance. A S$2 billion share buyback is planned over three years. Underlying net profit reached S$2.47 billion. The company surpassed half of its S$6 billion mid-term asset recycling target and raised the goal to S$9 billion.
Geopolitics, crude risk and the IT conundrum: Sridhar Sivaram on why investors may need to stay selective
Geopolitical tensions in West Asia are creating market uncertainty, impacting energy supplies and capital flows. While Indian equities have shown resilience, prolonged conflict could significantly