Markets & Investing

Singapore raises US$6.10b, tops ASEAN 6 investments

The nation accounted for 73.3% of deal value within the region.

Singapore's deep tech value dips despite more deals

In 2023, deep tech deals in Singapore amassed a total value of US$1.53b. 

Singapore dominates SEA property investments in 2023

The country accounted for 77% of SEA's investment volume.

Days of excess are over, investors warn founders

Deal activity in Asia Pacific fell 26.3% YoY in 2023.

Equity capital markets off to slow start, down 54.2% YoY

Of the total proceeds raised in 1Q24, US$458.95m were via follow-on offerings.

Singapore M&A suffers 5.5% YoY decline in value

Both inbound and outbound M&A deals also declined in 1Q24.

Sustainability, biomedical startups draw investors, founder focus

A nine-month study in 2023 showed green tech investments totalling $268.5m (US$201m).

Bitcoin halving event sparks interest in Singaporean investors: report

With no offerings of Bitcoin ETFs in the city-state, retail investors set sights overseas.

6 in 10 Singaporeans spend over $500 on first crypto buy

Monthly, crypto investors spend $500+ towards their portfolio.

Singapore ranks 7th globally for innovation and talent

Testamtent to this is the over $8b capital Singapore VCs injected to generative AI.

Singapore tops SEA in tech funding with US$604M in 1Q24

Homegrown Capillary had the highest funding round during the period.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.85%; Top stock is Yangzijiang Shipbuilding

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is the top stock with a 3.24% increase.

SGX to refine rules on default loss exposures

The proposed cap aims to provide certainty.