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New SMU initiative to study law and finance links in capital markets
New SMU initiative to study law and finance links in capital markets
The launch comes as IPOs raised over $2b in 2025.
Transport Ministry invests $800m in automation, connectivity research
About two-thirds of the funding focuses on autonomy and digital twin models.
AI growth stalls as 78% cite weak data infrastructure
Confluent said firms are prioritising data streaming as they move AI projects from pilots into production.
Singapore emerges as key hub in Asia-Pacific’s next medtech wave
The city-state’s regulatory strength helps translate medical innovations into globally validated products.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.57%; Top stock is OCBC Bank
OCBC Bank is the top stock with a 3.34% increase.
Industrialising AI pilots is insurers’ next enterprise test
Prudentials Mohit Tandon said usage is now the million-dollar question.
UOB and ANTA sign MOU for cardholder discounts
The emerging affluent and affluent segments can expect exclusive offers.
SG-Indonesia pact builds climate finance plan for carbon credits
The framework aligns directly with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
SG, Indonesia act to shield $42.5b trade from supply chain shocks
Its ministers target faster ASEAN petroleum security ratification this year.
High Court upholds CCS ruling against warehouse operators
Two operators infringed competition rules by sharing surcharge plans with rivals.
Mooreast shareholders clear $13m loan transfer, five-year extension
Loan maturity moves later to November 2031.
Singapore holds top spot in Southeast Asia's loan market despite 7.3% drop
LSEG says SG hosted the region's largest syndicated financing in the second quarter.
Singapore continues WMU student field studies under renewed pact
Over 400 students have joined field studies.
Singapore holds ground as Asia’s wealth shifts, report finds
About 73% of HNWIs increased diversification over the past 12 months.
New MOUs power Singapore-Indonesia 3.4GW electricity trade goal
Danantara, Keppel, and Sembcorp to explore low-carbon power offtake.
Uber Group CEO Dara Khosrowshahi exits Grab board
Grab continues work on its foodpanda Taiwan acquisition.
Singapore, China should deepen green, AI, and ageing ties: Chee Hong Tat
These areas have become key amidst climate pressures and demographic shifts.
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