Markets & Investing
Singapore sees $197b FDI inflow in 2025
The largest contributors were the US, the Netherlands, Ireland, Mainland China, and the UK.
MAS gives nod to BlackRock ASEAN equity strategy under EQDP
It will invest across ASEAN, with around half allocated to Singapore equities and SME exposure focus.
MoneyMax raises $44.3m in placement ahead of SGX Mainboard transfer
The company aims to complete its listing transfer by the first week of May.
War risks trigger 'flight-to-quality' in Singapore industrial market
AI-linked prime assets outperform as logistics costs squeeze older business parks.
DBS brand value hits $23.6b; Changi tops strength index at 91.2
Singapore brands cross $106.8b as DBS keeps top spot with 14-year lead.
Sheng Siong bets on $520m warehouse project, reaffirms 70% dividend payout
It outlines expansion and cash strategy whilst AGM highlights governance pressure.
Kin Global IPO sees demand rise fourfold ahead of SGX listing
It received heavy retail response with public tranche oversubscribed at 29.5x ahead of debut.
ISDN trims stake in AR Robotics as Trinity and Soradynamics joins ownership
Trinity and Soradynamics will own 40% and 30% of AR Robotics, respectively.
SGX RegCo opens consultation on new disclosure standards for listed companies
The proposal sets requirements for IR policies, KPIs and dividend disclosures in annual reports.
CapitaLand Trust unveils $600m placement to finance Paragon deal
New units are priced at 2.7% to 4.3% discount.
Electronics exports drive NODX up 15.3% as surplus widens in March
CGS International flags AI-driven electronics strength amidst softer non-electronics exports.
Singapore remains ESR-REIT’s core as portfolio strategy evolves
The manager outlines portfolio repositioning, higher hedging and divestment plan ahead of AGM.
Investment sales jump 105% to $19.7b in Q1
Commercial deals lift volumes past half of 2025 total.
Business leaders step up cross-border trade, investment amidst heightened volatility
Cross-border expansion rose as AI and ASEAN shape capital allocation decisions.
Residential leads transaction volume by property with 38.5% of investment sales
GLS activity and public sector awards drive the quarterly growth.
Career path to wealth loses ground as sandwich class pivots to investing
Cost of living pressures reshape wealth priorities toward portfolios over salaries.
Commentary
Singapore aced its FATF evaluation — now comes the hard part
Corporate venturing as Singapore’s next competitive advantage
Singapore’s degree premium is no longer a job-security guarantee
What Singapore’s shared-services leaders should measure after training
The future of cross-border commerce isn’t faster shipping – it’s better discovery
Delaying AI investment could become construction's most expensive decision
Can Johor-Singapore SEZ build ASEAN’s shared AI manufacturing ecosystem?
Machine-speed AI mistakes are Singapore’s next governance test
Banks need to rethink identity governance for AI agents
As Singapore broadens retail investing, who moves before the news?