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Singapore’s economy is defying global trade headwinds, prompting a wave of forecast upgrades from major lenders after 2025 growth outpaced expectations. Driven by a sustained boom in artificial intelligence and resilient electronics demand, the city-state is now projected to expand by as much as 3.6% in 2026, according to revised private-sector estimates.
Dunelm Group reported a 7.5% decline in pretax profit for the first half of the year, falling to £114 million as the U.K. homewares retailer prioritized margin discipline over aggressive Black Friday discounting. Despite a slowdown in furniture sales and rising costs, the company saw a 3.6% uptick in total revenue and signaled a stronger start to the third quarter.
London-listed Bellway reported a rise in half-year home completions and maintained its full-year guidance on Tuesday, citing a resurgence in buyer activity as the critical spring selling season begins.
Japanese manufacturer Powdertech Co. Ltd. reported a decrease in net profit for the nine-month period ended December 31, even as the company managed to grow its operating and pretax margins against a backdrop of softening revenue.
Nittsusystem Co. Ltd. (4013.TO) delivered a standout financial performance for the fiscal year ended December 31, reporting a net profit of 1.01 billion yen—more than double the 461 million yen recorded in the previous year.
Tokyo-based Chiome Bioscience Inc. narrowed its annual net loss to ¥982.00 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, showing marginal bottom-line improvement despite a sharp decline in revenue. The company reported a loss of ¥1.02 billion in the prior year, according to its latest financial filing.
Willtec Co. Ltd. (7087.TO) reported a decline in net profit for the nine months ended December 31, as the Japanese technical staffing firm struggled to translate modest revenue gains into bottom-line growth.
Dynic Corp. (3551.TO) reported a sharp increase in net income for the nine months ended Dec. 31, as the Japanese manufacturer benefited from improved margins despite modest revenue growth. The company’s net profit reached ¥2.24 billion, a significant jump from the ¥1.37 billion recorded during the same period the previous year.
Tokyo-listed CSS Holdings Ltd. reported a rise in net income for its first fiscal quarter ending December 31, as steady revenue growth helped the company navigate a slight contraction in operating margins. The firm posted a net profit of ¥177 million, up from ¥151 million in the prior-year period.
Tokyo-based Oenon Holdings Inc. (2533.TO) reported a net profit of ¥3.10 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, a significant increase from the ¥2.73 billion recorded in the previous period. The beverage and fermentation specialist saw group revenue climb to ¥87.63 billion, as operational efficiencies helped drive bottom-line growth.
Tokyo-listed Original Engineering Consultants Co. Ltd. recorded a net profit of ¥541.00 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, supported by steady revenue across its domestic operations.
Daiwa Industries Ltd. saw its parent net profit slide to ¥5.08 billion for the fiscal year ending December 31, down from ¥5.44 billion a year earlier, as the Japanese manufacturer faced a contraction in both revenue and operating income.
Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp. posted a sharp rise in nine-month profitability, buoyed by steady revenue growth and improved operational efficiency across its global footprint. For the period ending Dec. 31, the Tokyo-listed industrial gas leader reported a net profit of ¥93.14 billion, significantly outpacing the ¥77.48 billion recorded during the same period last year.
Japanese firm CMC Corp (2185.TO) reported a sharp increase in its first-quarter earnings, with net profit climbing to ¥562 million for the period ending December 31. The results mark a robust start to the 2025 fiscal year, fueled by a double-digit rise in revenue and significantly improved operating margins.
Miyaji Engineering Group reported a significant downturn in its financial performance for the nine months ended Dec. 31, with net profit falling to ¥2.42 billion from ¥3.71 billion a year earlier. The results, released under Japanese accounting standards, highlight a period of operational contraction as the company saw double-digit declines across its top and bottom lines.
Tokyo-listed FTGroup Co. Ltd. reported a sharp decline in its nine-month bottom line, with net profit falling to ¥4.17 billion as the company faced contracting revenue and tightening margins through December 31.
Daiki Aluminium Industry Co. Ltd. reported a significant uptick in its financial performance for the nine months ending December 31, with net profit climbing to ¥1.84 billion. The Japanese secondary aluminum producer saw revenue growth and improved margins drive earnings well above the prior year's results, according to the company’s latest financial filing.
JP-Holdings Inc. reported a steady climb in its nine-month earnings through December 31, with net profit reaching ¥3.09 billion amid rising revenue. The Tokyo-listed firm saw gains across its core financial metrics, supported by a significant increase in top-line growth compared to the previous year.
Chugokukogyo Co. Ltd. reported a significant jump in net profit for the nine months ending Dec. 31, even as the Japanese industrial manufacturer faced a cooling top line. The company saw its bottom line rise to ¥148 million, up from ¥119 million in the same period last year, according to its latest financial disclosure.
Tokyo-based Oiles Corp reported a slight decline in net profit for the first nine months of the fiscal year, earning ¥3.88 billion as rising costs offset a marginal increase in total revenue.
Asahi Diamond Industrial Co. Ltd. posted a sharp rise in net profit for the nine months ending December 31, reporting ¥3.15 billion despite a slight contraction in overall revenue and operating income.
Miyakoshi Holdings Inc. reported a net loss of ¥938 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2024, a sharp reversal from the profit recorded during the same period last year. The Tokyo-listed firm saw its top-line revenue crater by more than 50%, reflecting a challenging fiscal environment for its core operations.
Japanese industrial component manufacturer Press Kogyo Co. Ltd. reported a sharp increase in profitability for the first nine months of the fiscal year, with net income climbing to ¥5.69 billion. The results, covering the period through December 31, reflect a significant expansion in margins despite a modest rise in overall revenue.
Tokyo-based DKK TOA Corp. reported a sharp decline in profitability for the nine months ending Dec. 31, with net income falling nearly 50% despite relatively stable top-line performance. The instrumentation specialist posted a net profit of ¥329 million, a significant drop from the ¥650 million recorded during the same period last year.
Tokyo-listed industrial supplier Hakudo Co. Ltd. saw its net profit fall to ¥1.44 billion for the nine months ended Dec. 31, reflecting a broader slowdown in revenue and operating margins compared to the previous year.
Matsuo Electric Co. Ltd. reported a decline in nine-month net profit to ¥199 million, even as the company saw a significant lift in both revenue and operating income. The results, covering the period through December 31, reveal a divergence between the firm's operational growth and its final bottom-line performance.
Japanese retailer Makiya Co. Ltd. reported a contraction in its bottom line for the first nine months of the fiscal year, even as the company successfully expanded its total revenue. Net profit for the period ending Dec. 31 fell to ¥1.12 billion, down from ¥1.25 billion a year earlier, as rising operational costs appeared to offset gains in sales volume.
Nagoya Railroad Co. Ltd. reported a significant decline in nine-month net profit for the period ending Dec. 31, even as top-line revenue edged higher. The Japanese transport operator's bottom line fell to ¥22.30 billion, down from ¥32.94 billion a year earlier, reflecting margin pressure despite a steady recovery in service demand.
Toho Bank Ltd. reported a sharp increase in net profit to ¥9.97 billion for the nine months ended Dec. 31, driven by a nearly 35% jump in revenue as the regional lender navigated Japan's evolving financial landscape.
Hurxley Corp reported a significant surge in revenue for the nine months ending Dec. 31, even as net profit edged lower compared to the previous year. Despite strong top-line growth and increased operating efficiency, the Japanese firm saw its bottom line pressured by rising costs.