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Singapore captures 94% of Southeast Asia tech funding in H1
Singapore captures 94% of Southeast Asia tech funding in H1
Regional funding reached $9.55b as mega rounds outweighed fewer investment deals.
HDB resale supply to improve as 13,000 flats become eligible: report
The figure is up 93% from around 6,980 units last year.
S-REITs accelerate asset recycling amidst yield pressure
REIT index rises 0.4% whilst retail names lead sector gains.
URA puts Jurong Lake District's Town Hall Link site up for tender
It carries a total potential GFA yield of 186,139 square metres.
MAS proposes framework to govern AI agents
AI agents in finance now act faster than humans can directly intervene, MAS said.
Human oversight remains central as insurers adopt agentic AI: valantic
Agentic AI handles verification and analysis whilst people make final decisions.
Renewed EnterpriseSG-JETRO pact expands into AI, biotech, and energy
SMEs and corporates gain access via business matching and ecosystem linkages.
Real estate investments set to pass 2017 peak as H1 hits $35.2b
Commercial deals captured 50.7% of first-half investment volumes.
Consumers ‘quiet quit’ unreliable brands rather than post bad reviews
Over half would stop purchasing products or services entirely.
Frasers Property names CLD's Tan Wee Hsien as Singapore CEO
He will succeed Soon Su Lin on 1 October, as she moves into an advisory role.
Travel trends reshape banks' payment strategies: Euromonitor
AI and experiences are changing how lenders compete for travel spending.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.08%; Top stock is ST Engineering
ST Engineering is the top stock with a 2.65% increase.
Singapore ranks second in 2026 global relocation index
The city-state topped the entrepreneur and tax-friendliness rankings but scored poorly for housing affordability.
Koh Brothers Eco gets in-principle nod for Mainboard transfer
The proposed move from Catalist remains subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Gprnt, SGX enhance ESGenome climate reporting platform
The upgraded portal will help listed companies meet ISSB-aligned disclosure requirements.
NIO deliveries jump 63% in June
The electric vehicle maker delivered 107,658 vehicles in the second quarter, up 49.4% YoY.
CICT completes acquisition of Paragon
The trust fully utilised the $750m raised through its private placement to help finance the deal.
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