Singapore
Funding in Singapore reaches $491.1m in December
Funding in Singapore reaches $491.1m in December
Late-stage rounds accounted for 73.4% of funding during the month.
Concord New Energy to begin SGX Mainboard trading
Shares closed at $0.056, as for 5 January.
Changi Airport sees record 70 million passengers in 2025
Government resumed mega terminal plans after post-COVID aviation rebound
ETC starts EOI sale of Jalan Besar shophouses at $9.2m
Shophouses ideal for investors or owner-occupiers in the area.
HDB resale prices dip 0.6% in December as volumes rise
Transaction volumes rebound but remain lower year on year.
Solar PV capacity could reach 5.33GW by 2035: report
It may be pushed by programmes for solar integration in urban, industrial areas.
Ley Choon seeks Mainboard listing on SGX-ST
This is intended to strengthen business plans and enhanve value for shareholders.
Creative Technology appoints new CEO
The leadership transition was formalised through internal promotion.
F&B sales rise 2.5% in November 2025
It was valued at $1b during the month, spurred by fast food outlets and food courts.
JTC offers 1.54-hectare site on 33-year lease
The Kaki Bukit tender closes on 3 March 2026
Heng Swee Keat exits MAS board effective 1 January
The former managing director steps down after a 20-year tenure.
Singapore retail sales rise 6.3% in November 2025
It reached a value of $4.4b during the month.
SGX renames equities arm as SGX Stock Exchange
Loh said valuations of STI constituents are generally viewed as reasonable compared with other developed markets.
Office workers in Singapore seek stronger community and amenities: report
Respondents said they most valued varied F&B options, collaborative spaces, gyms, and convenience services.
Cross-border work fuels legal hiring in Singapore
Dispute resolution and M&As are key areas of demand.
Landed homes lift private residential prices in Q4: analysts
Looking ahead, consultancies broadly expect price growth to moderate but remain positive in 2026.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.58%; Top stock is ST Engineering
ST Engineering is the top stock with a 3.57% increase.
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