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Tech stocks draw $582.5m on AI hardware demand
Tech stocks draw $582.5m on AI hardware demand
Semiconductor-linked counters led valuation gains across the sector.
Late‑stage deals dominate startup funding in April to May
Seed-stage companies secured $52.2m as total investments reached $214m.
Share buybacks hit nearly $1.3b in first five months
STI stocks accounted for $1.20b of total primary-listed buybacks.
Startup funding tumbles 45.7% YoY in May
The monthly recovery was driven by late-stage capital.
Startup funding reaches $214m in April to May period
Latest data follows record $2.97b funding haul in Q1 2026
Singapore stocks gain 3.3% in May; STI up 10.8% YTD
STI gains were supported by ETF inflows and large-cap strength.
Azure Capital buys 7.3% Trek 2000 stake from OSIM founder
OSIM founder Ron Sim will not proceed with legal claims against the tech firm.
AI, fintech draw venture cash in $5.9b funding year
Deep tech also took a bigger slice of funding, rising to 24.7% of deal value.
Section 13O, MAS, and the digital footprint of Singapore Family Offices
The gap between formal disclosure and practical visibility has narrowed.
Retail investors pour $925m into S-REITs in 2026
SGX said retail flows show investors adding to some laggards whilst still focusing on income visibility.
Suspended firms get three years to fix issues or delist: SGX RegCo
Data showed 39 long-suspended issuers as of end-2025.
Jardine Matheson to buy I-MED Radiology for $3.1b
The deal gives it full control of I-MED clinics across Australia and New Zealand.
AA REIT boosts liquidity with $700m sustainability-linked, green financing
The ESG-linked loans extend its debt maturity profile to four years.
Singapore dividends experience massive Q1 growth spike
Capital Group said the growth may not reflect the full-year trend.
Singapore amongst top five APAC largest real estate investment market
Transactions reached $23.93b over the 12 months to March 2026.
SGX and Bloomberg partner to boost visibility of local equities
Singapore equity research will be made more accessible through the Bloomberg Terminal.
Former broker jailed, finance executive fined in MAS trading cases
One received a 10-week jail term, whilst the other was fined $200,000.
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