Markets & Investing
Singapore’s billionaire tally hits 55 on Forbes 2026 list
Jason Chang is the country’s richest, ranking 204th globally.
UI Boustead REIT IPO draws $1.9b in demand with 3.3x subscription
The listing raised approximately $973.6m.
SGX to launch India and ASEAN bond futures amidst market volatility
The contracts will range from three- to 10-year maturities per country.
Jardine Matheson swings to $1.41b net profit in 2025
This reverses a previous net loss of $594m (US$468m).
RMB infrastructure upgrade positions Singapore for Chinese firm listings
MAS appointed DBS as Singapore’s second RMB clearing bank.
UI Boustead REIT targets 7.4% FY 2026 yield
Singapore makes up 71% of the portfolio.
Singapore alternative assets surge 720% as residential hits $15b
Capital shifts to data centres, life sciences as industrial investment falls 7%.
MAS reviews CG Code to emphasise boards’ role in market valuations
The review will consider improvements in board effectiveness and risk management.
UI Boustead REIT raises $973.6m in landmark public listing
This marks Singapore’s largest REIT issuance in 2026.
Aspial Lifestyle targets Mainboard move after $80.7m FY 2025 profit
Company seeks broader investor base.
Lion Global to list Singapore physical gold ETF on SGX
Fund backed by gold vaulted locally.
Geo Energy to raise $14.88m via share placement for working capital
The proposed placement price is $0.425 per share.
Seatrium spends $1.98m in share buyback program
The repurchased shares were priced at about $2.36 average.
CLAR CEO William Tay lifts direct stake to 1.1 million units
His holdings represent about 0.024% of the REIT’s total issued units.
Venture Corp repurchases 14,800 shares at $15.40 each in mandatory buy-back
The most recent buy-back lifted total repurchased shares to over 225,000 since program start.
OCBC leads eight-figure funding round for Dyna.Ai to scale enterprise AI
Singapore’s Dyna.Ai raises funding to expand Agentic AI solutions.
Commentary
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The agility trap: Why most Singaporean businesses are structured for stability, not speed
Building a Southern Malaysia supply chain ecosystem for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing
Failed talks, rising costs: Why Singapore still feels the shock of Middle East tensions
How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs
Singapore’s AI ambitions will rise or fall on infrastructure
Why a clear digital roadmap is essential for business success
Singapore’s port model is under pressure as shipping disruptions reshape trade