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Closing the harmony gap: How strategic tech investments can unlock financial efficiency
Long-term success in fintech adoption often hinges on meaningful collaborations to fill capability gaps and fast-track innovation.
Singapore draws just one IPO listing in H1
Vin’s Holdings Ltd. was the sole listing on the SGX, raised $6m.
FedEx, QuikBot launch robot deliveries in Singapore
This marks FedEx’s first deployment of delivery robots in the country.
Surge in piracy, armed robbery in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore seen in H1
80 incidents were reported from January to June, four times higher compared to same period last year.
eSIM provider Airalo bags $281m investment, hits $1.2b valuation
The capital value growth makes Airalo the industry’s first unicorn.
Cordlife offers enhanced compensation package to affected customers after tank incident
Affected customers will now get free cord blood storage until their child turns 26.
Aster Chemicals in talks to buy Exxon Singapore gas stations
Deal value estimated at US$1b.
Prime US REIT secures 120,000 sq ft anchor lease at Waterfront At Washingtonian
The deal boosts the building’s occupancy to over 85%.
Singapore to launch business adaptation grant in October
It support companies in reconfiguring overseas operations.
Singapore and EFTA conclude talks on digital economy agreement
The agreement will allow the free flow of data across each other’s territories.
Grand Venture Technology’s shareholders to sell 64% stake
Dutch firm Aalberts Advanced Mechatronics is offering $0.94 per share.
GRC Limited unit secures $242.7m building contract
The construction period is 39 months and will start in the second half of 2025.
NHG Health, ST Engineering sign five-year deal to develop smart systems
The deal aims to further enhance patient care and optimise health service delivery.
SGX’s securities daily average value expected to sustain growth through 2027
SDAV is expected to rise 9% in FY2026 and 4% in FY2027.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.44%; Top stock is SATS
SATS is the top stock with a 1.62% increase.
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