Singapore
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.07%; Top stock is Keppel
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.07%; Top stock is Keppel
Keppel is the top stock with a 3.31% increase.
Oceanus Group, Clearwater to pioneer blockchain-based trade finance
The initiative will utilise Oceanus’ AI-powered finance platform, ODIN.
January startup funding jumps 155% as late-stage capital hits $2b
Seed-stage companies saw a significantly smaller share of the capital.
Global expansion tops SME agenda amidst market volatility, DBS finds
The drive is led by information and communications and manufacturing firms.
CICT to develop mixed-use Hougang Central site in deal with CGL and UOL-led consortium
Commercial and residential risks apportioned under SPV structure.
Orchard Area retail rents rise 1.7% in Q4 2025
Retailers flock to high-visibility Orchard locations, boosting rents.
Boustead gets SGX nod for $1.9b UI Boustead REIT
The initial portfolio will comprise 23 properties.
Affordability barrier stalls sustainability adoption in Singapore: Singlife
The index showed price remains the main constraint.
SGX stock market turnover jumps 66% to $34.6b in January
Derivatives total traded volume hit 32.1 million contracts, the highest since March 2020.
AsiaPhos, China Mobile to build strategic AI and Data Centre partnerships in Southeast Asia
They target Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore data growth.
NODX growth seen at up to 4% as global trade cools
AI demand and high gold prices provide a buffer against the slowdown.
Income inequality hit lower levels over past decade, MoF reports
The government linked this to income growth and transfers.
Metro Holdings shifts to brand management for int'l labels in Grand Brands Asia launch
The SGX-listed group is moving into brand management to bring new international concepts to Singapore.
Temasek-backed consortium completes ANE privatisation in China freight sector
Takeover brings 38,000 agents and townships under private control as ANE exits HKEX.
NEA, SIT open new training hub to equip 400 in energy efficiency
Students and professionals will gain hands-on experience in energy management.
DBS to pay $1,000 one-time bonus to 6,800 junior staff in SG
The move covers over 23,000 employees across global operations
Singtel’s Nxera launches DC Tuas to power high-density AI workloads
The centre features smart thermal systems and high-efficiency electrical systems.
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