Markets & Investing

OCBC takes equity stake in Esteel’s $1.9b hot briquetted iron plant plan

The US$1.5b development will have the capacity to produce about 2.5 million tonnes of hot briquetted iron a year.
19 hours ago

Savills Singapore acquires majority stake in Alpina for $40m

Purchase adds engineering expertise to Savills’ regional services network
5 days ago

DFI expects 11–15% profit CAGR through 2028

It also raised its dividend payout ratio to 70%.
5 days ago

Investment volumes in 2026 set to surpass 2025 levels

As 2025 YTD investments hit $28b, already beating last year’s $25b.
5 days ago

Infinity Development Holdings raises $13.7m in SGX listing

Its post-placement market capitalisation is $123.5m.
6 days ago

MAS taps Manulife for $5b equity dev’t programme

The programme aims to boost investors and liquidity in the city-state’s market.
6 days ago

Sanli raises $10m with 38-million share placement

The net proceeds will support execution of project pipelines.

UOB issues $1.284b notes due 2029 in global bond programme

The bonds are expected to mature in June 2029 and will be the 14th series under the global programme.

MetaOptics raises $4.85m to expand metalens production capacity

The placement supports its capital base and working-capital needs.

LHN earnings fall 58% after $17.9m fair-value loss reversal

Its adjusted pre-tax profit rose 33% to $45.7m.

Marco Polo Marine’s net profit rises 170% in FY2025

Extraordinary reversals drove earnings as adjusted profit edged lower.

Frasers announces redemption of $300m perpetual securities

This is under the firm’s $5b multicurrency debt issuance programme.

Straco posts $10.7m net profit in Q3

Profit attributable to shareholders fell 8% YoY.

MM2 Asia receives $190,000 demand after lease termination

The company seeks legal advice following notice from HPE.

Lendlease REIT completes PLQ Mall deal, deploys $234.5m placement funds

About $45.5m was also earmarked for fees and debt reduction.

IHH Healthcare’s profit rises 15% to $193.66m in Q3

Higher daycare and medical tourism supported the quarterly PATMI growth.