Singapore
MinLaw makes SIP 2.0 permanent with $2m threshold for simpler insolvency
MinLaw makes SIP 2.0 permanent with $2m threshold for simpler insolvency
Revamped programme reduces the complexity for companies.
GIC joins Sequoia in $270m Notion employee share sale
Wealth fund finances Notion employee "cash-out" as AI revenue surges in 2025
2,400 firms forecast $12.3b revenue lift under EnterpriseSG projects
The government announces plans to further strengthen its support for Singapore firms.
Great Eastern debuts Singapore first physical gold ILP fund
It becomes the first local provider to embed physical gold bars into insurance policies.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.28%; Top stock is Seatrium Limited
Seatrium Limited is the top stock with a 1.44% increase.
Digital demand doubles as AI replaces foundational work tasks
Nearly a quarter of tasks can be significantly aided by the application of AI.
HDB resales sink 27.2% in Q4 as buyers switch to new flats
Quarterly transactions hit lowest level since 2020 amid year-end slowdown
Amos Group sells HK, Korea units $1.3m below book
Asset sale records S$1.25m loss and trims NTA.
Sasseur REIT rejects Xi’an outlet acquisition under ROFR
Sasseur flags DPU and NAV dilution risk.
CapitaLand China Trust securities qualify for Singapore tax concessions
IRAS rules perpetual notes treated as debt.
Singapore court upholds injunction blocking US$2m guarantee call
High Court finds demand made fraudulently.
Singapore Airlines adds flights on select routes for Northern Summer
The services will operate from 29 March to 24 October.
Property insurance industry to hit $1.6b by 2030 on housing surge
Resilient property values and a 20% jump in luxury sales are also driving growth.
Manulife Singapore launches two whole life plans with 5-year breakeven
The solutions target high-net-worth, affluent, and mass-affluent markets.
Keppel, Aster to develop SAF plant with 100,000-tonne capacity
Jurong Island eyed for large-scale ethanol-to-jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel facility.
RH Petrogas audit panel appoints external counsel after PwC review
Company strengthened governance processes following whistleblowing assessment.
Strata retail sales surge 59% in H2 2025
Affordable price attracted cost-conscious businesses.
Commentary
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