The index powered to a record 6,875 on Monday, buoyed by positive signs on trade, expectations for an interest rate cut and strong corporate earnings.
Singapore’s Equator, Chinese state firm to export power from Indonesia to Singapore
Equator Renewables Asia and CRE International (CREI), a unit of China's National Nuclear Corp, will jointly develop a solar and battery project in Indonesia's Riau Islands to export clean power to ...
Coliwoo Holdings offering 80.304 mil shares at 60 cents a piece for IPO; to raise $96.21 mil in net proceeds
A placement of 75 mil offering shares and a public offering of 5.3 mil offering shares will make up the 80.304 mil ordinary shares offered.
Co-living operator Coliwoo eyes $48.2m IPO on SGX mainboard
Co-living operator Coliwoo plans to raise $48.2 million through an IPO on the Singapore Exchange mainboard to fund its expansion. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Countries have to see benefits of Asean power grid for wider adoption: Sustainable finance expert
A sustainable finance expert explains why Asean countries must see clear benefits for the regional power grid to succeed, addressing financing and regulatory challenges. Read more at straitstimes.com.
HSBC reviews ties to hedge funds with credit fears on the rise
Pam Kaur, the chief financial officer of the British lender, said that HSBC’s own direct exposure to private credit is small, in the “single-digit billion”.
Singapore’s Lighthouse Canton to invest over $1.5 billion in India; eyes private credit, real estate
By Khushi Malhotra MUMBAI (Reuters) -Singapore-based asset manager Lighthouse Canton plans to invest over $1.5 billion in India in the next few years, with a focus on private credit and real estate, ...
Prime Minister Carney’s visit to Singapore focuses on attracting investment in Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney travelled to Singapore on Tuesday, as his first official visit to Asia enters its second leg.
Johor-Singapore SEZ study to be completed by Q1 2026, government targets 100 projects and 20,000 jobs
The study on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) action plan, which focuses on investment development in the area, is expected to ...
Singapore GDP 2040: What Investors Should Know
Singapore’s GDP may reach US$1.4 trillion by 2040 — see how policy, sectors, and currency shifts will shape investor decisions.
Which Asean stock market leads the pack in 2025?
Riding the momentum of a market upgrade by FTSE Russell to Secondary Emerging Market status, the Vietnamese stock market – comprising the flagship Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange and the small-to-mid-cap ...
Singapore Fintech Festival 2025: Key Highlights and Top Sessions to Attend
Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) 2025 is returning from November 12 to 14, 2025, bringing together thousands of global leaders in finance, technology, and policy to explore the future of finance. This ...
HSBC takes $1.4 billion hit on Madoff fraud litigation
It joins other global banks unexpectedly hit recently with ballooning costs on various cases dating back years. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS Rewards Can Now Be Used for Mastercard’s Gaming Credits
DBS cardholders can now redeem their DBS Points for gaming credits through Mastercard Gamer Exchange across major titles and platforms.
DBS, Maybank, OCBC extend $500 mil transition loan to YTL PowerSeraya
While eight prior deals have been retroactively mapped to the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy, this marks Singapore’s first new transition finance deal aligned with MAS’s framework.
How green should a green loan be? DBS, OCBC’s loan to Hong Leong tests limits of sustainable finance
The loan for the Tengah project highlights complexities in sustainable finance, where adherence to established frameworks may not mean alignment with broader ecological or social expectations Read ...