Singapore
Startup funding deal volume plummets 44% YoY in H1
Startup funding deal volume plummets 44% YoY in H1
Late-stage funding rose by 70% to $969m (US$756m).
Seatrium's attempt to block $162.05m payment fails in court
The company does not expect any adverse effect.
Hongkong Land to cancel repurchased 235,000 ordinary shares
The company’s share capital consists of about 2.18 billion ordinary shares.
DHL Express, SingPost partner to enhance international shipping in SG
Each shipment includes complimentary participation in DHL Express’ GoGreen Plus service.
SGX to launch new index beyond Straits Times Index
It aims to showcase large and mid-sized listed firms gaining investor interest.
Greentech in the heart of Europe: You can’t have everything, except in NRW
NRW leads Europe’s greentech shift, where innovation, industry, and sustainability create unmatched opportunities.
Lum Chang Holdings’ director disposes over 111,000 Ellipsiz shares
Seng’s stake in the company now stands at 55.19%.
MOM cracks down on illegal engagement of foreign freelancers in SG
Violations under EFMA carry fines up to $20,000, jail up to 2 years, or both.
Q&M Dental unit enters JV for dental lab services in China
Under the MoU, services include processing of porcelain crowns, bridges and dentures.
Vanta chef Alvin Leung shares the changing habits of post-COVID elite club member
The exclusive club is set to open by year's end.
Economic growth to slow in H2
Outward-oriented sectors weaken amidst softer global demand and US tariffs.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.27%; Top stock is Jardine Matheson Holdings
Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited is the top stock with a 1.50% increase.
Singapore urged to double down on AI and advanced manufacturing
Several segments are projected to generate $29t to $48t in annual revenue by 2040.
Nearly half of Singapore leaders back GenAI after staff use
The bottom-up push is driven by staff motivations to “look smarter and more professional.”
Singapore ranked top global destination for land investment
Singapore’s 2025 real GDP forecast has been cut by 0.8 percentage points.
Green shipping's future: Strategic partnership between public and private finance
For Singapore to retain leadership in green shipping, it must harness private finance alongside public funds.
COTD: Temps now surpass full-time employees on key projects
However, 59% of companies still currently use full-time staff for operational support.
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