Markets & Investing
Singapore rolls out $6.5b equity boost to strengthen market liquidity
Singapore rolls out $6.5b equity boost to strengthen market liquidity
The policy move is expected to support trading activity and deepen market participation.
Keppel credit fund hits US$561m after US$125m AIIB commitment
KPCF III is the third vintage in Keppel’s private credit fund series.
Electronics and Biomed seize $12.1b as Singapore anchors AI chip demand
Manufacturing led FAI as semiconductor firms expanded facilities for global AI servers.
Local retail investors outpace global peers in discipline and diversification: study
Gen Z investors allocate capital monthly, outperforming both Gen X and Baby Boomers in the city-state.
Centurion acquires 65% stake in Manna 777 to build new Kim Chuan dormitory
The $4.81m acquisition covers a 975.9 sqm freehold site for workers’ housing.
Budget grants won't offset expansion risks, says analysts
KPMG’s Yong Jiahao said geopolitical tensions are raising the cost of going global.
$1b top-up reinforces SG as global startup hub
SIT’s A/Prof Lee says scaling is now as critical as early innovation for startups.
Grab agrees $425m deal to buy US fintech Stash
Deal set to close in Q3 2026.
Budget 2026: Gov’t injects $1b to boost startup growth
Meanwhile, a new work group will strengthen the capital ecosystem.
Budget 2026: Gov’t to boost grants for firms expanding abroad
SMEs can claim up to 70% support for their internationalisation initiatives.
Singapore stocks hit 10-year high after 34% index surge
Financials and AI exports drive Singapore’s strongest market gains in two years.
Singapore takes 74% of SEA PE deal value as regional activity dips
Total deal value in Southeast Asia declined 43% year-on-year.
Sasseur unit secures $117m onshore facility agreement for loan refinancing
The five-year loan refinances part of the REIT’s secured onshore borrowings.
PLife REIT unveils framework to fund green and social projects
Sustainable finance proceeds will go toward projects in Singapore, Japan, and Europe.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.07%; Top stock is Keppel
Keppel is the top stock with a 3.31% increase.
Boustead gets SGX nod for $1.9b UI Boustead REIT
The initial portfolio will comprise 23 properties.
Temasek-backed consortium completes ANE privatisation in China freight sector
Takeover brings 38,000 agents and townships under private control as ANE exits HKEX.
Commentary
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