Markets & Investing
Singapore greenfield FDI projects in Dubai rise 22% in 2025
Singapore greenfield FDI projects in Dubai rise 22% in 2025
Singapore ranked seventh among Dubai’s source markets, with 33 announced projects worth $265m.
Investors shift from growth bets to capital preservation mode
Energy emerges as the top hedge against an AI and tech unwind.
DBS tops 12 Singapore giants on Forbes Global 2000 list
Agribusiness Wilmar led local sales at $91.52b (US$70.4b).
Foundation Healthcare targets $242m in SGX debut, Reuters says
The private healthcare group's listing plan is backed by SeaTown.
AI chip demand lifts Singapore tech stock valuations
SMID caps and semiconductor equipment players lead the charge as global tech giants ramp up capital expenditure.
Singapore dominates Southeast Asia's top-funded women-led startups
Tracxn ranked 25 firms, with Singapore accounting for 15 companies.
Societe Generale lists first gold and silver-linked DLCs on SGX
Local gold demand rose 48% to 9.6 tonnes in 2025.
Temasek names Mapletree’s Wendy Koh as CFO
She will first join as CFO-designate from 1 August.
BlackGold hands control to RAG under $1.6m restructuring deal
Creditors are set for a 38-cent recovery as investor takes 85% stake.
SDAI secures up to $600,000 loan facility
The proceeds will be used to fund prepayment or payment for AKG products.
Analysts stay upbeat as S-REITs stabilise after Q1 slump
Data centre REITs led gains at 5.74% on AI-driven cloud demand.
Jardines Matheson targets $5.1b portfolio recycling by 2030
The group launched a $640.9m (US$500m) share buyback through 2027.
Singapore to set up OTC gold clearing system by end-2026
This forms part of Singapore’s push to strengthen its role as a trusted gold trading and storage hub in Asia.
Manulife IM Malaysia launches Singapore equity fund
The fund gives Malaysian investors exposure to Singapore equities amid market reforms aimed at improving liquidity.
Enviro-Hub fire hits Gul Crescent e-waste site
The premises are used as an office warehouse and recycling facility
Singapore’s regional M&A lead masks deal volume flatline: report
KKR and Singtel’s $6.6b STT GDC deal drove most of SEA’s value.
AEM, Top Glove enter SGX Next 50 as four stocks exit
SingPost, Digital Core REIT, Wee Hur, and China Sunsine leave the index.
Commentary
Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
Beyond the chips: The materials behind Singapore’s AI infrastructure
How homegrown brands are redefining premium in Asia
AI in hospitality: Where should Singapore’s F&B operators draw the line?