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Here are four reliable Singapore blue-chip stocks that you can pass down to your children.

$DBS(D05.SI)$

DBS Bank is the largest bank by market capitalization in Singapore, offering a comprehensive range of banking, insurance and investment services.

The lender constitutes a key pillar of Singapore’s economy, and its name is recognisable to almost all Singaporeans.

The group has released relatively impressive profit data for the first half of 2025 (1H 2025).

Total income increased by 5% year on year to S$11.6 billion on the back of a 3.2% year-on-year increase in net interest income to S$7.3 billion.

Fee and commission income jumped 17% year on year to S$2.4 billion as the bank earned higher wealth management and loan-related fees.

Profit before tax hit a new record of S$6.8 billion, up 3% year on year.

However, net profit dipped by 1% year on year to S$5.7 billion because of the implementation of a 15% global minimum tax rate.

DBS declared an interim dividend of S$0.75, comprising a core dividend of S$0.60 and a capital return dividend of S$0.15.

This total dividend was 39% higher than the previous year’s S$0.54.

CEO Tan Su Shan expects 2025’s net interest income to be slightly above 2024, despite the lower interest rate environment.

Lower rates should be offset by loan growth along with proactive hedging.

$SGX(S68.SI)$

The Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) is Singapore’s sole stock exchange operator.

This group enjoys a natural monopoly position and provides a platform for the trading of various securities (such as stocks, bonds, and derivatives).

In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 (FY2025), the net income of the Singapore Exchange increased by 11.7% year-on-year, reaching S$1.3 billion, setting a new high.

Excluding one-off items, the net profit increased by 16% year-on-year, reaching S$609.5 million.

SGX declared a final dividend of S$0.105, 16.7% higher than the S$0.09 paid out a year ago.

Management believes that the group is well-positioned for revenue growth of 6% to 8% per annum over the medium term.

This growth will be underpinned by product developments, client acquisitions, and global partnerships.

In a show of confidence, SGX proposed to increase its quarterly dividend by S$0.0025 every quarter from FY2026 to FY2028.

Subject to earnings increases, these dividend increases will allow SGX’s annual dividend to leap 40% from S$0.375 in FY2025 to S$0.525 by FY2028.

$ST Engineering(S63.SI)$

The Singapore Technology Engineering Company (STE) is a group that integrates technology and engineering, providing services to sectors such as aerospace, smart cities, and public safety.

STE has a long history and a stable dividend record, making it a standout among blue-chip stocks.

In the first half of 2025, its revenue increased by 7.2% year-on-year to S$5.9 billion, while its operating profit rose by 15.2% to S$602.2 million.

Net profit increased by nearly 20% year on year to S$402.8 million.

The engineering giant declared an interim dividend of S$0.04.

STE reported contract wins of S$9.1 billion for 1H 2025, of which the bulk (S$4.2 billion) went to its Defence & Public Security segment.

Its order book stood at S$31.2 billion as of 30 June 2025, with S$5 billion expected to be delivered for the remainder of this year.

At STE’s Investor Day 2025 earlier this year, management committed to a progressive dividend policy.

The group intends to pay a total dividend of S$0.18 per share this year, one cent higher than in 2024.

In addition, from 2026, STE will pay an incremental dividend equivalent to one-third of the year-on-year increase in net profit.

$SATS(S58.SI)$

SATS is a provider of air cargo handling services and is also Asia’s leading airline caterer.

Since the acquisition of the Global Flight Services Company (WFS) in 2023, the group's network now covers 27 countries with 225 locations.

SATS is also the main airline catering provider for Singapore Airlines (C6L).

The group has released a detailed business report for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (ending on June 30, 2025).

Revenue rose 9.9% year on year to S$1.5 billion, while operating profit increased nearly 11% year on year to S$125.2 million.

Share of profits from associates and joint ventures, however, dipped by 7% year on year to S$33 million.

As a result, SATS’ net profit increased by 9.1% year on year to S$70.9 million for the quarter.

SATS also reported healthy operating statistics with its 1Q FY2026 cargo tonnage at a record high, increasing by 9.4% year on year to 3.2 million tonnes.

The number of flights handled inched up 3.2% year on year to 279,100, while meals served increased by 5.6% year on year to 39.1 million.

SATS continues to secure significant customer wins with Cathay Cargo, Turkish Airlines, and Riyadh Air being added to its portfolio of customers.

Over in Singapore, the group is undertaking strategic infrastructure developments to upgrade airfreight terminals and improve ground support capabilities.

Its Food Solutions division should also benefit from increased demand for high-quality aviation meals.