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Horizon Quantum lists on Nasdaq following dMY merger
Horizon Quantum lists on Nasdaq following dMY merger
It raised about $154m to fund R&D, hardware testbed, and Triple Alpha.
Singapore to lead 2026 IPO wave as profitable FinTechs exit interim funding
EY said Singapore financial services are poised for IPOs after $84b Asia M&A surge.
Shanghai overtakes Bangkok as top international destination for Singapore travellers in 2026
Hari Raya bookings from Singapore also jumped 33% year on year.
Total employment rises by 55,500 in 2025 as unemployment stays low
Retrenchments remained within non-recessionary norms.
Rex International CFO Per Lind steps up as CEO after Lidgren exits
After leading Rex since 2013 listing, Måns Lidgren moves to advisory role for health reasons.
AI trainer hiring rates in Singapore highest in Asia-Pacific, report says
The median hourly rate sits at about $32.31.
Mapletree Logistics Trust to buy Mumbai Grade A warehouse for $53.6m
The property comprises two blocks of single-storey logistics facilities.
Woh Hup wins bid for Las Vegas Sands 2030 development project
The Singapore-based firm will lead the next-gen Marina Bay Sands expansion after record 2025 year.
Investors subscribe to only 62.2% of Lendlease REIT’s preferential offer
DBS, OCBC, and UOB subscribe to remaining units to hit the $196.6m target.
Rivelle Tampines sells 92.5% on launch, named best-selling executive condo of 2026
High buyer interest attributed to schools, amenities, and convenient MRT access, PropNex notes.
The Assembly Place acquires 163 Tras Street for hotel conversion
The building is planned to be converted into a 152-room hotel.
CAI to run Phu Quoc Airport under Vietnam’s first ‘destination’ model
It will oversee operations under a partnership with Sun Group.
Singapore drops to 8th globally in 2026 Resilient Cities Index
However, it remained third in the Asia-Pacific, behind Tokyo and Seoul.
Monday Wrap: GDP trim, connectivity, and targeted pay rises
Singapore retained its position as the world’s most connected economy.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.38%; Top stock is Genting Sing
Genting Singapore Limited is the top stock but fell 0.73%.
URA names new CEO as Lim Eng Hwee exits role
Deputy CEO Tan Shiao Ling will take over from 1 September.
Nearly half of Singapore vacancies in 2025 driven by new job creation
Long-term unfilled roles fell to 17.1% even as demand stayed strong in key sectors.
Commentary
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