Markets & Investing

STI crosses 4,000 for first time in 3 years

Over this period, the index has delivered a total return of 40%, with a CAGR of 11.9%.

MAS reforms reveal gaps in current investor protection rules

MAS confirmed it will proceed with legislative amendments aimed at enhancing pre- and post-transaction safeguards for retail clients.

FCT raises $421.3m in oversubscribed equity fundraising activity

The upsized private placement was 4 times subscribed.

20 Hottest Startups of 2025

Fintech startups dominated the list.

Singapore logs 95% share in SEA tech funding in Q1 2025

Singapore contributed $865m to the total funding of $909m during the period.

Stoneweg European REIT starts unit buyback programme

The buyback serves as a flexible, cost-effective capital management tool to enhance returns on equity and NAV per unit.

SGX RegCo reprimands BlackGold Natural Resources directors, CFO over rule breaches

The Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) has issued public reprimands against four senior officers of BlackGold Natural Resources Limited for...

Sincap Group to acquire Skylink APAC for $42.3m in reverse takeover

Skylink APAC operates one of Singapore’s largest commercial leasing fleets, with over 1,200 vehicles.

Venturi Partners launches second fund with a $225m target

Venturi’s second fund will focus on retail, education, healthcare, and fast-moving consumer goods.

Kyberlife raises US$3m in latest funding round

The funding round was led by 5I Ventures.

Go global or go home: Singapore startups eye growth beyond SEA

Investors favour those that demonstrate a clear and disciplined path to profitability.

COTD: Singapore startup funding sinks 91.87% MoM in February

Early-stage startups (58.3%) took the largest share of funding.

ESR-REIT prices $125m subordinated perpetual securities at 5.75%

Proceeds will be used to refinance or repay ESR-REIT’s existing borrowings.