News
HSBC Innovation Banking launches Singapore operations with $1.5b fund
HSBC Innovation Banking launches Singapore operations with $1.5b fund
Neil Falconer has been appointed to lead the Singapore arm of HSBC Innovation Banking.
Keppel nets $14b asset monetisation in 9M 2025 on divestments
The company plans to divest its M1 telco arm and 800 Super interests.
CapitaLand China Trust sees rise in shopper traffic, tenant sales in 9M
Its retail portfolio saw growth from Golden Week holiday and jewellery demand, amongst others.
Mapletree Industrial Trust’s NPI down 3.5% to $257.66m in H1
This was partly due to reduced income after its Singapore portfolio divestment.
Starhill Global REIT NPI up 0.2% to $37.9m in Q1 FY25/26
Occupancy is at 94.8% as of end-September 2025.
Keppel, ENGIE sign MoU on low-carbon energy systems
The two will focus on optimising energy systems and price risk management, amongst others.
Samudera Shipping container shipments inch up in Q3
All its vessels are employed under charter deals during the period.
Finance and pharma drive Singapore CBD office demand
Premium space consolidation and limited new supply sustain rent growth.
Coliwoo to raise $101m in IPO
Residential project aimed to be added to firm’s 4,000-room, 25-site portfolio.
mm2 Asia asked to repay SingLand Mall over $794,000 in rental, other charges
The company is currently seeking legal advice.
Nanofilm posts 26% revenue increase in 9M
Accessories and wearables and engineering materials drove growth. Nanofilm Technologies International Ltd (NTI) recorded revenue of $179m in the first nine months, an increase of 26% YoY, driven by stronger performance in its advanced materials (AMBU) and industrial equipment (IEBU) business units.
Meranti Power launches 682-MW hydrogen-ready OCGT facility on Jurong Island
This has the capacity to power over a million four-bedroom HDB homes.
SMEs lack clarity and funding for AI adoption
IPI Singapore says unclear goals and limited resources hinder SMEs from scaling digital transformation.
SGX RegCo implements key reforms to equities listing framework
SGX RegCo has also launched a new public consultation on proposals to consolidate listing review responsibilities.
NTU and Activate Global launch $12m deep-tech fellowship
Over the next three years, the program will support up to 20 fellows and 20 co-fellows.
DBS and Goldman Sachs complete first interbank OTC crypto options trade
Industry observers say this could accelerate the development of an interbank market for crypto derivatives.
QAI Ventures launches QuantumAI accelerator with Enterprise Singapore
Selected teams will enter a five-month accelerator program featuring mentorship, masterclasses, and a demo day.
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