Group 1 - The Singapore Straits Times Index closed down 0.2% on December 31, 2025, at 4,646.21 points, despite achieving a 23% annual increase, marking the largest annual gain since 2006 [1][2] - Macquarie Research reports that a weaker US dollar and global monetary easing policies are expected to benefit Southeast Asian stock markets in the coming year [1][2] - Investors are seeking refuge in the Singapore stock market, benefiting from robust earnings, yields, and strong foreign exchange [1][2] Group 2 - DFI Retail Group, New Century Engineering, and Hua Ye Group were the top performers this year, with increases of 95%, 81%, and 69% respectively [1][2]

Group 1 - The Straits Times Index in Singapore closed down 0.2% at 4,646.21 points, with a total increase of 23% for the year 2025, marking the largest annual gain since 2006 according to data from the London Stock Exchange Group [1][2] - Macquarie Research indicates that a weaker US dollar and global monetary easing policies are expected to benefit Southeast Asian stock markets in the coming year [1][2] - Investors have been seeking refuge in the Singapore stock market, benefiting from robust earnings, yields, and strong foreign exchange [1][2] Group 2 - DFI Retail Group, Suntec REIT, and Hwa Hong Corporation are among the top-performing stocks this year, with increases of 95%, 81%, and 69% respectively [1][2]