Markets & Investing

Singapore tech firms dominate SEA funding in H1 2025

On a regional basis, the total funding for the SEA tech ecosystem amounted to $2.5b.

Granite Asia joins Jelawang Capital's EMP, RMI initiative

Granite Asia is a multi-stage investor focused on transformative opportunities.

SC Ventures to merge unit with smart action platform FourTwoThree

The platform will allow SMEs to evaluate their carbon emissions.

What will drive Singapore to double its stock market value by 2030?

Singapore could even rank closer to peers like Taiwan and Australia.

Stoneweg European Business Trust invests $58m in IDC Fund

The fund is set to be Europe’s largest data centre operator.

SunMoon Food CEO acquires 401,000 more company shares

Zhang Ye’s stake in the company now stands at 0.71%.

COTD: Gold tops local ETF inflows in H1 2025

The global gold spot price recorded its highest New York closing level in history.

The Raffles Crew: Singapore’s fastest growing business network

The upcoming SFF event on June 23, themed Communication and Colour, promises to be a standout. 

Revised M&A rules may boost deal values

Deals will soon be driven by economics and speed rather than personal ties.

MAS targets 19x liquidity boost with EQDP for SG SMID stocks: report

Currently, the bulk of trading activity remains concentrated in STI components.

Industrial REITs gain traction with DBS forecasting FY25 rebound

Industrial REITs have suffered a ~5% year-to-date correction, compared to the relatively flat S-REIT index.

Ossia International appoints W Capital as IFA for privatisatisation bid

The Goh brothers first announced they would take Ossia private on 15 May.

Hotel Properties issues $220m notes at 4.4% per annum

Net proceeds will be used to refinance existing borrowings.