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IPOs flatline in Q1 amidst global investor caution: report

IPOs flatline in Q1 amidst global investor caution: report

Singapore’s primary market remained dormant this quarter, despite its reputation as a financial hub.
5 hours ago

RHB downgrades Singapore banks to Neutral on weaker outlook

Banks are expected to feel pressure across several fronts, including lending, interest income, and non-interest revenue.
1 day ago

DBS, OCBC expected to post mixed Q1 2025 earnings: analysts

Analysts from UOB Kay Hian projected modest QoQ profit growth, but YoY declines for both DBS and OCBC.
2 days ago

OCBC SME Index slips to 49.9 in Q1 after three quarters of growth

The outlook for the next quarters is expected to weaken further.
6 days ago

RHB maintains 'neutral' rating even as SGX posts strong March

The robust momentum was offset by the softer derivatives volume.

Net retail buying surpasses $1.24b amidst market volatility

STI Banks led the net retail inflow over the first eight trading sessions of April.

Singapore ranked top in ASEAN for stability and earnings: report

The report forecasts Singapore’s 2025 earnings per share growth at 1–2%

TNFD, IFRS Foundation to enable nature-related financial disclosures in new deal

It is built upon the ongoing work of the International Sustainability Standards Board.

STI plunges more than 8% after U.S. tariffs rattle markets

It fell by 8.06% an hour before its close on 7 April.

Oiltek secures SGX approval to shift listing to Mainboard

The board also cautioned that there is no certainty the transfer or new constitution will be finalised.

PMI slips to 50.6 in March

March marked the 19th month of expansion for the overall manufacturing sector. 

SIF, VSFA inked MOU to cooperate on climate adoption and dev’t needs

It is expected to strengthen knowledge exchange and dialogue between SG and Vietnam.

Businesses sentiment of small enterprises hit highest since 2019

Over 6 in 10 small businesses in Singapore expect growth, CPA Australia found.

Why high capital levels are a double-edged sword for Singapore banks

The banking sector in Singapore has shown signs of expansion, with loan growth rising to approximately 5% in 2024.

Trading in Singapore's mid-cap stocks surges amidst investor confidence

Stocks with market capitalisations between $1b and $3b now boast a combined capitalisation of nearly $75b.

Singapore maintains tariffs on US goods in 2025: report

However, Singapore is vulnerable to a potential 25% US tariff on pharmaceuticals.