Djan Magbanua

Singapore extends depository receipts to 5 Hong Kong firms

This allows Singaporean investors new investment options in Hong Kong.

Loss of MIT status ‘beyond control’—FHT

The group’s Australian subsidiary lost its MIT status due to a share swap transaction.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.18%; Top stock is DBS

DBS is the top stock with a 0.537% increase.

Close to 60% of industries rebounds to ‘above average’ growth

The economy grew by 4.1% in Q3, compared to just 1.1% for the whole of 2023.

Pharma growth defies Singapore IP decline prediction for September

Industrial production increased by 9.8% increase during the month.

ICAEW updates accountancy qualification for next-generation students

The aim is to build technical study and workplace learning closer together.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.7%; Top stock is DBS

Singtel is the top stock with a 2.52% increase.

AI consultancy firm Let’s AI This opens in Singapore

The firm is founded by Kenny Powar and Neil Cotton.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.2%; Top stock is DBS

DBS is the top stock with a 0.185% increase.

8 in 10 consumers do not trust organisations to manage their data

95% said multi-factor authentication would make them feel more secure.

Competition watchdog investigates HairFun Salons for unfair practices

The company received similar complaints under a different name.

Samko Timber sells three subsidiaries for $5m

The company said it will seek approval from independent shareholders.

Singapore M&A deal activity drops 23.7% 

Deal activity in Asia Pacific declined 9.9% overall.