Singapore
Tech acquisitions collapse to 1 deal in June
Tech acquisitions collapse to 1 deal in June
No listings closed all month despite the sector's $3.78b cash inflow.
Singapore rejects USTR’s forced-labour import findings
A US trade review leaves local exports facing a possible 12.5% tariff.
MAS proposes PCC model for separate insurance risks in one entity
The move supports captive insurance and alternative risk transfer.
Singapore businesses can withstand disruptions longer than peers: survey
Businesses reported the strongest ability to withstand major disruptions in Proxima survey.
Property devs should match buyer checks to transaction risks: URA
The guidance targets illicit financing such as money laundering.
Singapore office attendance tops global average as layoff fears mount
Nearly half expect restructuring, automation, or cost-cutting to put their roles at risk.
Beng Kuang locks in $85m in West Africa contracts
This formalises West Africa lifecycle mandate renewals announced in April.
Singapore tops Asia's trade credit league, Atradius says
More suppliers are dealing with late customer payments across the region.
Foundation Healthcare draws 9.4x demand for SG public offer
It received 3,805 valid applications for 86.98 million shares.
New SMU initiative to study law and finance links in capital markets
The launch comes as IPOs raised over $2b in 2025.
Transport Ministry invests $800m in automation, connectivity research
About two-thirds of the funding focuses on autonomy and digital twin models.
AI growth stalls as 78% cite weak data infrastructure
Confluent said firms are prioritising data streaming as they move AI projects from pilots into production.
Singapore emerges as key hub in Asia-Pacific’s next medtech wave
The city-state’s regulatory strength helps translate medical innovations into globally validated products.
GDP upgrade, CDC vouchers support retail sales outlook
UOB said global risks may weigh on discretionary spending.
Malls and offices stay full but investors shun S-REITs over rate fears: DBS
S-REITs yield 6.2% yet trade below book value as Fed concerns dominate.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.57%; Top stock is OCBC Bank
OCBC Bank is the top stock with a 3.34% increase.
Tech funding surges 2,116% in June as late-stage deals dominate
Early-stage share collapsed from 40.9% to 8.9% year-on-year.
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