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CICT completes acquisition of Paragon
CICT completes acquisition of Paragon
The trust fully utilised the $750m raised through its private placement to help finance the deal.
iWOW completes acquisition of The Gentle Group
The target company has become a wholly owned subsidiary following the completion of the deal on 1 July.
NIO deliveries jump 63% in June
The electric vehicle maker delivered 107,658 vehicles in the second quarter, up 49.4% YoY.
Gprnt, SGX enhance ESGenome climate reporting platform
The upgraded portal will help listed companies meet ISSB-aligned disclosure requirements.
Singapore ranks second in 2026 global relocation index
The city-state topped the entrepreneur and tax-friendliness rankings but scored poorly for housing affordability.
Koh Brothers Eco gets in-principle nod for Mainboard transfer
The proposed move from Catalist remains subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Singapore IPOs test pipeline depth after S$3b proceeds
SGX nears 30 listings as issuers weigh broader sectors beyond trusts and data centres.
Singapore employers face talent split as AI hiring tightens
Specialist roles remain candidate-led whilst workers prioritise flexibility stability and development.
Agentic AI tests Singapore governance as workflows expand
Firms are adopting AI agents for productivity while governance gaps raise questions on control and accountability.
Singapore data centres balance AI growth with energy limits
Humidity and limited natural cooling make tropical facilities harder to optimise at scale.
DBS and Samsung Securities ink wealth MOU for mutual market access
DBS clients will be able to invest in Samsung Securities’ solutions.
Grab takes full stake in US digital finance firm Stash
Payment for a 50.1% equity interest was made at closing.
Oil price slide could lower Q4 electricity tariffs by 8%: UOB
The bank keeps 2026 core inflation forecast at 1.9%.
GuocoLand secures $634.7m green loan for Lentor Central
The company will develop three towers with about 533 units.
EGP Energy files for proposed SGX Mainboard IPO
UOB Kay Hian will be the sole bookrunner and underwriter.
Employers face 65 lost workdays per staff as mental health strains productivity
Financial strain and culture gaps also deepen workforce risk across firms.
SGX to allow omnibus broker custody accounts from 15 July
Broker custody account openings outpaced direct CDP accounts six to one.
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