Singapore
Tech acquisitions hold at 6 in August as IPOs continue to flatline
Tech acquisitions hold at 6 in August as IPOs continue to flatline
No unicorns emerged over the month.
Singapore AUM rises $6.7t despite China tax changes
Key banks report limited impact so far as clients assess China’s new tax measures.
Cinnabon announces Singapore exit
It will close its last store in ION Orchard.
Singapore eyes ASEAN-US digital link to ease cross-border trade
AI will be another priority, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan.
Family offices channel over $30m overseas under philanthropy tax scheme
There are currently eight approved recipients of tax incentives under the PTIS.
Singapore Wi-Fi 7 usage outpaces other ASEAN destinations: Ookla
The city-state’s fixed broadband download speeds also reached 447.75 Mbps.
TÜV SÜD invests $30m in Singapore decarbonisation centre
Centre will develop digital carbon verification capabilities.
Mapletree Logistics Trust to sell Australian asset for $25.2m
The property is being sold at 3.7% above its latest valuation.
Visa unveils Singapore security roadmap as 42% encounter scams
Fraudsters are increasingly harnessing AI, automation, and social engineering techniques.
Centurion to buy 7,974-bed Johor worker housing asset for $67.2m
The deal will lift the group’s Malaysian bed capacity by 22%.
Finmo lifts office capacity by 50% with new Suntec City HQ
The hub will support hiring across product, AI, and strategy.
Mapletree Logistics Trust prices first $94.2m offshore renminbi bond
Three-year bond carries a 2.1% coupon, with proceeds partly used to refinance debt.
Only 7% of ASEAN firms ready to scale AI agents: survey
Companies placed greater importance on regional expansion and supply-chain resilience.
Higher living costs, cautious shoppers cloud retail outlook
Retail growth is expected to moderate in the second half.
Low rates, foreign capital lift Singapore property deals
Commercial property deals could reach a record in 2026.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.43%; Top stock is Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) is the top stock with a 4.05% increase.
Late-stage funding surges from zero to 77.5% YoY in August
Six deals spanned venture capital, private equity, and incubators.
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