Markets & Investing
Singapore investors cite conflict as top portfolio risk
Singapore investors cite conflict as top portfolio risk
China edges past the US in return outlook.
Home-grown LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF debuts on SGX
It is the country’s first fund supported by locally stored physical gold.
Retail investors net buy $638m as most-bought stocks decline 8.9%
Net buying was focused on financial services, REITs, and consumer cyclicals.
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT eyes $900m boost through equity fundraising
The equity issuance includes placement and preferential offering.
Computers and peripherals top FDI returns with 299.2% surge
Banks and Non-Freight Water Transport Services followed, according to a Briefcase Index report.
Actis anchors green push via 90% stake in 800 Super
The Singapore-based firm provides waste management and public cleaning.
Horizon Quantum lists on Nasdaq following dMY merger
It raised about $154m to fund R&D, hardware testbed, and Triple Alpha.
Singapore to lead 2026 IPO wave as profitable FinTechs exit interim funding
EY said Singapore financial services are poised for IPOs after $84b Asia M&A surge.
Investors subscribe to only 62.2% of Lendlease REIT’s preferential offer
DBS, OCBC, and UOB subscribe to remaining units to hit the $196.6m target.
CLCT manager takes 2025 fees through Retail Crown vehicle
The payout included 6,783,704 securities for the basic fee.
Intraco raises $20.05m, US$5.92m in digital paper
Retail tranche adds $410,000.
Tang Organization takes over Suntec REIT manager in 100% stake deal
Acrophyte Asset Management completes the buyout of ESR Trust Management.
Geo Energy raises $15m from 35 million share placement
About 35 million new ordinary shares were listed at $0.425 each.
Alpha Integrated REIT refinances $75m loan, clears 2026 maturities
Debt maturity extends to 2.4 years.
Keong Hong profit falls 96% as revenue contracts
Order book stands at $182m.
Fukuoka courts Singapore startups with subsidies
The package includes rent and job incentives worth $800,000 each.
MoneyMax raises $88m in digital token notes with strong CEO and insiders backing
The Series 003 and 004 notes raised $63.3m and $25.26m in gross proceeds
Commentary
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Precious metal boom is a stress test for Singapore’s gold ambitions
Singapore’s global dispute fault lines
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Why Singapore SMEs cannot wait for quantum cyber risk to arrive before securing data
Is Singapore's emphasis on long-term security and stability hindering purpose-driven employees?
When Singapore's agentic AI ‘chefs’ arrive, will the kitchen be ready for them?