In Focus
Late-stage deals ease to 70.9% of July tech funding
Late-stage deals ease to 70.9% of July tech funding
Early-stage share climbs to 28.5% year-on-year as seed-funding triples.
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STI banks hit record income as wealth and treasury fees surge
Non-interest income hit a record $5.72b in Q2, rising to 41% of the trio's combined earnings.
23 hours ago
Realion tips 2026 investment sales at $45b to $50b
Property investments blew past their 2025 figure in just six months — and is now on track to eclipse the 2017 peak.
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Tech funding extends gains in July to $4.77b
Kling AI captured more than half of the month's total, raising $2.8b.
1 day ago
Why 26 Singapore blue chips flatlined whilst banks powered the STI
DBS warns bank valuations have stretched too far as dividend yields compress ahead of August ex-dates.
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Over half of firms expect lower profits in 2026 as costs surge: SCCCI
Revenue growth expectations slip from 39% to 34.2%.
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Casual dining faces cuts as 43% eye Johor Bahru switch
Premium restaurants and nightlife venues stay largely unaffected at just 14% and 8%, respectively.
2 days ago
Retail growth to slow to 3% on tourism drag, rising job cuts: banks
June sales rose 4%, but eight of 14 segments posted monthly declines.
4 days ago
More asset sales seen as firms seek higher share valuations: DBS
Singtel alone could realise up to $23b through Airtel stake sales and a data-centre IPO.
4 days ago
Adults 35-44 top Johor spending intent before RTS Link debut
Households earning under $4,000 shift spending far less often.
5 days ago
Smaller listed firms lag on disclosure and ESG governance: report
Companies were strongest in disclosures relating to rights of shareholders.
5 days ago
Electronic boom sets off GDP growth upgrade
AI-related demand and chip supercycle is boosting the industry.
5 days ago
Nine in 10 to shift spending to Johor as RTS Link nears
Groceries top the list of categories losing out at 56%.
6 days ago
Singapore spending in Johor Bahru could reach $2.1b after RTS: report
F&B and services would likely be the most affected sectors.
6 days ago
Firms trust AI despite 61% reporting cyber incidents
AI, LLMs, and agentic AI are their top cybersecurity concern.
6 days ago
RTS Link draws only 32% firm commitment: survey
One in five remain undecided on riding the new line at all.
Singapore targets captive insurance growth
Smaller companies could gain a lower-cost way to manage risk.
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