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Racial harmony bill unlikely to choke ethnic fundraising
Racial harmony bill unlikely to choke ethnic fundraising
Disclosure requirements are not meant to stifle the operations of racial groups.
Singapore equities climb 6% on gains in finance, telecom sectors: FTSE Russell
Over the past three months, Singapore’s equity market delivered a 6% return, outperforming its ASEAN peers.
Cautious VCs turn to Series A startups
Early-stage startups in Singapore have raised $50m this year.
Yangzijiang Financial’s FY2024 net profit surges 51% to $304.6m
Earnings per share stood at $0.0866.
Frasers Centerpoint Trust prices $80m green notes due 2032
The notes are offered at a fixed rate of 3.30% per annum.
Who will benefit from Singapore’s equities market programme
Experts said there is still a need to clarify the investment focus of the $5b EQDP.
S'pore leads Southeast Asia's private equity deals, volume in 2024
Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines accounted for 55% of PE deal value and 43% of deal volume.
FEHT to expand investment strategies globally
This follows the acquisition of Four Points by Sheraton Nagoya for $52.8m.
Sasseur REIT’s DPU dips 2.7% YoY in FY2024
DPU for the period stood at $0.06082.
BUDGET 2025: Higher cash handouts to boost spending for supermarkets, retail REITs
Larger cash handouts are set to boost household spending.
Budget 2025: Winners and Losers
Experts say some sectors could face drawbacks from budget measures.
Investment sales drop 20.3% QoQ in Q4 2024
For the whole year 2024, investment sales rose 28.7% YoY.
Gold Peak invests US$150m under JS-SEZ Green Lane initiative
The investment will build a manufacturing and R&D facility in Johor.
BUDGET 2025: S-REIT tax breaks extended, but immediate gains remain limited
The extension of the 10% final withholding tax rate is expected to encourage broader investor participation in S-REIT ETFs.
BUDGET 2025: Equity market measures may fall short, analyst warns
Fund managers must distribute a portion of their profits as dividends.
How can businesses benefit from the $1B private credit growth fund?
It is seen as a key opportunity for companies to scale and expand.
Enabler Bidco to acquire Econ Healthcare for $0.33 per share
The offer is 20% above the last traded price on 14 January.
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