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EGP Energy launches IPO of 18.8 million shares at $0.51 each
EGP Energy launches IPO of 18.8 million shares at $0.51 each
The group will have a market capitalisation of about $115m.
Singapore captures 62% of ASEAN FDI
Semiconductor and financial hub status supported investor confidence.
Singapore retains world's most powerful passport
Passport provides access to 192 destinations.
Nearly nine in 10 expect higher inflation as outlook rises to 3.4%
Geopolitical conflicts and uncertainty top the list of concerns.
Co-living investment hits $1.4b as market share stalls at 3%
Investors chase 15% returns in a market capped by three-month stay rules.
New centre links firms to regional professional services network
The hub connects to centres in Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh, and Nanjing.
IMF flags structural drag behind low consumption share
Household spending has fallen 8 ppt since 1990 as structural factors weigh on demand.
MoneyMax expects stronger H1 profit on pawnbroking growth
Its FY2025 net profit stood at $71.7m, up 87.6% YoY.
Zurich sells critical illness cover through Shopee
Eligible customers receive the Basic option free for the first month during the campaign.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.51%; Top stock is Jardine Matheson
Jardine Matheson is the top stock with a 4.35% increase.
Prudential targets wealthy clients with $500,000 legacy cover
Policyholders can divide premiums across the S&P 500 and more.
Yang Ming signs MoU with PSA to cut supply chain emissions
The two will also provide verified emissions reductions.
Budget hotels near recovery as wider market lags
High-profile tourists events are expected to underpin demand.
Lentor Gardens hits 54% sell‑through on launch weekend
Six earlier projects sold 99.2% of their combined units.
Prime logistics tightens to 4.3% as new supply stalls
Prime logistics rents are forecast to rise 2% to 3% in 2026.
Grade A rents to climb up to 5% as supply stays tight
New supply is expected to average 1.0 msf against 1.4 msf in long-term net absorption.
Singapore leads Southeast Asia fintech funding with $535m haul
Regionally, total funding slipped 3% to 4% against both H2 2025 and H1 2025.
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