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Singapore tech firms dominate SEA funding in H1 2025
Singapore tech firms dominate SEA funding in H1 2025
On a regional basis, the total funding for the SEA tech ecosystem amounted to $2.5b.
Granite Asia joins Jelawang Capital's EMP, RMI initiative
Granite Asia is a multi-stage investor focused on transformative opportunities.
SC Ventures to merge unit with smart action platform FourTwoThree
The platform will allow SMEs to evaluate their carbon emissions.
What will drive Singapore to double its stock market value by 2030?
Singapore could even rank closer to peers like Taiwan and Australia.
Xero to acquire US-based SMB bill pay platform for $3.2b
Melio integrates accounting and payments.
Stoneweg European Business Trust invests $58m in IDC Fund
The fund is set to be Europe’s largest data centre operator.
SunMoon Food CEO acquires 401,000 more company shares
Zhang Ye’s stake in the company now stands at 0.71%.
COTD: Gold tops local ETF inflows in H1 2025
The global gold spot price recorded its highest New York closing level in history.
The Raffles Crew: Singapore’s fastest growing business network
The upcoming SFF event on June 23, themed Communication and Colour, promises to be a standout.
MAS targets 19x liquidity boost with EQDP for SG SMID stocks: report
Currently, the bulk of trading activity remains concentrated in STI components.
Revised M&A rules may boost deal values
Deals will soon be driven by economics and speed rather than personal ties.
Industrial REITs gain traction with DBS forecasting FY25 rebound
Industrial REITs have suffered a ~5% year-to-date correction, compared to the relatively flat S-REIT index.
ICP Limited’s exit offer declared unconditional
The offer will close on 23 June.
Ossia International appoints W Capital as IFA for privatisatisation bid
The Goh brothers first announced they would take Ossia private on 15 May.
Hotel Properties issues $220m notes at 4.4% per annum
Net proceeds will be used to refinance existing borrowings.
Elite UK REIT raises $6.9m in oversubscribed private placement issue
A total of 13.56 million units will be issued.
Singapore triples global share in cross-border property investment: report
Singapore accounted for 2.5% of global cross-border capital targeting standing assets in Q1 2025, from its five-year average of 1%.
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