Happy National Day, Singapore! As we celebrate 61 years of independence today, one annual highlight is the National Day Parade (NDP), which starts at 4.30pm. This year’s theme is “Go Beyond”, and the parade and ceremony segment will feature a total of 32 contingents. These comprise 6 Guard of Honour contingents, 10 contingents from uniformed youth organisations, and 16 supporting contingents. Together, they represent the six pillars of Total Defence, namely military, civil, economic, social, digital and psychological defence.
Among the 16 supporting contingents are 11 organisations representing economic and digital defence. Of these, 8 are listed companies with a presence on either the Singapore Exchange (SGX) or international bourses. They are not first-time NDP participants either. Their consistent presence at each year’s parade reflects Singapore’s development and achievements, and reminds everyone that every individual has a role to play in strengthening Singapore’s resilience and securing our future.
#1 Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SGX: Z74)
Singtel has evolved with Singapore and has played a significant role in nation-building. Its investments in subsea cables, satellite communications, advanced mobile networks and AI-ready data centres support the nation’s progress and lay the foundations for Singapore’s next chapter.
In a recent press release, Mr Yuen Kuan Moon, Group Chief Executive Officer, Singtel, said, “As national telco to today’s digital infrastructure and services group, we feel privileged that we can continue playing a part in driving Singapore’s Smart Nation ambitions and continued success by building the digital backbone that will help Singapore seize new opportunities in the AI era.”
Earlier this year, Singtel announced a net profit of $5.61 billion for Financial Year 2026, with underlying net profit growing 12% to $2.77 billion. This was driven mainly by regional associates Airtel and AIS and operating companies NCS, Digital InfraCo and Optus.
#2 DBS Bank Ltd (SGX: D05)
This year’s National Day Parade will be held in the National Stadium at The Kallang, 50 years after it was first held in the old National Stadium. That 1976 NDP also marked DBS Bank’s first-ever participation in the Parade. Since then, generations of bank representatives have carried forward a tradition that reflects the bank’s enduring connection to Singapore.
DBS recently announced a record net profit of $3.08 billion for Q2 2026, 9% higher than a year ago. Total income rose 6% to a new high of $6.09 billion despite a challenging rate environment, driven by higher non-interest income. In particular, fee income remained near record levels and treasury customer sales reached a new high as wealth management momentum was sustained, with assets under management in the Wealth segment surpassing $500 billion for the first time.
#3 Keppel Ltd (SGX: BN4)
Global asset manager and operator Keppel Ltd. recently reported a net profit of $530 million for the first half ended 30 June 2026, an increase of 25% year-on-year, excluding the Non-Core Portfolio for Divestment. This was underpinned by significantly higher contributions from sponsor stakes and co-investments, as well as stronger recurring income contributions from asset management and the operating platform.
#4 Seatrium (SG) Pte Ltd (SGX: 5E2)
For 61 years, Seatrium has grown alongside Singapore, building a legacy of engineering excellence, innovation and impact across the global offshore, marine and energy sector. As Singapore moves forward with confidence and purpose, so too does Seatrium in shaping the future of global energy. Their 49-member NDP marching contingent committed to 10 weeks of dedication, discipline and teamwork from rehearsals to show days.
Seatrium recently announced net profit growth of 158% to $373 million for 1H 2026 year-on-year. Excluding divestment gains, net profit grew 54% year-on-year to S$212 million. 1H 2026 revenue grew 4.7% to S$5.6 billion, up from S$5.4 billion in 1H 2025.
#5 SATS Ltd (SGX: S58)
SATS is the world’s largest air cargo handler and Asia’s leading airline caterer headquartered in Singapore.
Earlier this year, SATS posted a full-year net profit of $285.2 million, with a full-year record revenue of S$6.35B, up 9.0%, driven by growth across all business segments. In 4Q 2025, revenues rose 9.8% year-on-year to $1.62 billion, despite the Middle East conflict, which escalated in the final month of the quarter, weighing on revenue, costs, operating profit and associates and joint ventures’ earnings.
#6 Grab Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ: GRAB)
Grab is Southeast Asia’s largest superapp that connects millions of consumers to millions of drivers, merchants, and businesses.
Grab recently reported reaching a record 54 million monthly transacting users, with Q2 2026 revenue growing 22% year-on-year (or 21% year-on-year on a constant currency basis) to $997 million and operating profit improving $12 million year-on-year to $19 million.
#7 PropNex Realty Pte Ltd (SGX: OYY)
PropNex is Singapore’s largest Mainboard-listed real estate agency, with over 16,000 salespeople across 24 offices in six countries. They believe that property is about people, families, aspirations, and the future they are creating. They believe that their purpose today extends beyond real estate as they impact lives through stronger communities, education, philanthropy, innovation, and empowering thousands of real estate professionals to succeed.
Earlier this year, they announced their strongest full-year revenue, earnings and dividends in the Group’s 25 year history. Revenue surged 42.6% to $1.1 billion in Financial Year 2025 compared to Financial Year 2024. Gross profits increased 62.1% to $115 million.
#8 Shopee Pte Ltd / SEA Ltd (NYSE: SE)
SEA Ltd is a global technology company founded in Singapore in 2009. Its mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology. Sea operates three core businesses, known as Garena, Shopee, and Monee. Shopee is the largest pan-regional e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, and is a leading platform in Brazil, and a familiar contingent at the NDP.
Earlier this year, SEA Ltd announced GAAP revenue of US$7.1 billion, up 46% year-on-year. The company also achieved gross profits of US$3.1 billion, up 40.7% year-on-year.
Shopee delivered another record-setting quarter, achieving a new GAAP revenue high of US$5.1 billion, up 45.1% year-on-year.
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Top Image Credit: National Day Parade 2026
