Ather's IPO marks the much-awaited action resuming on the mainboard. LG has paused plans to go public due to market conditions. Flipkart is making moves, signalling a big domestic listing.
HSBC launches new wealth centre in Singapore
The new centre is the second of three planned wealth centres, with the final one set to open by the end of this year.
How India’s Crypto Regulations Compare To Southeast Asian Neighbors
As India prepares to tighten regulation on cryptocurrencies, Southeast Asia is evolving into a patchwork of policy innovation, incubators of innovation, and cautionary examples.
IMF cuts its Singapore 2025 growth forecast as Trump tariffs, US-China trade war bite
It now sees Singapore economy growing 2 per cent, down from its previous forecast of 2.5 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Azalea’s next challenge: Private equity investing for the mass affluent
SINGAPORE] Azalea Investment Management, which pioneered the Astrea series of Singapore Exchange-listed private equity (PE) backed bonds, has arguably fulfilled its mission of democratising retail ...
Singapore shares close lower on Friday; STI slides 0.2%
SINGAPORE] Stocks on the Singapore market ended lower on Friday (Apr 25), as a smaller-than-expected gain in the Republic’s manufacturing output outweighed the improvement in sentiment amid the ...
Singapore’s High-Yield Stocks Gain Favor as Global Trade Risks Rise
As global tariffs rise, investors are turning to Singapore’s stable, high-dividend sectors like telecoms, utilities, and REITs for resilient returns.
Amid global changes, govt will ‘steer Singapore through the storm’, says PM Wong
Singapore is headed to the polls on May 3, amid economic uncertainties such as the United States’ “Liberation Day” tariff hikes that have roiled global markets. This is also the first hustings for PM ...
Singapore factory output up 5.8% in March but misses analysts’ forecasts as tariffs loom
Analysts said the outlook for Singapore’s key manufacturing sector is uncertain, with the effects of looming tariffs yet to seen. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Minister for Finance appoints new Iras chairman Lai Chung Han
SINGAPORE] Lai Chung Han, 52, incoming permanent secretary for finance, has been appointed chairman of the board of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras), effective May 1. Read more at The ...
Keppel Infrastructure Trust downgraded to ‘hold’; Mapletree Logistics Trust ‘buy’ call maintained: DBS
SINGAPORE] Analysts from DBS Group Research are mixed on some real estate investment trusts (Reits) this earnings season – where they have kept their “buy” rating on logistics-focused Mapletree ...
Factory output up 5.8% in March as electronics manufacturing jumps, but falls short of estimates
SINGAPORE] The Republic’s manufacturing output gained 5.8 per cent year on year (yoy) in March, strengthening from the previous month’s 0.9 per cent growth on the year. This was as manufacturing for ...
Varun Kalsi joins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as Director – Private Client Practice in Singapore
Varun Kalsi has joined the Singapore Office of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas in a partnership role as a Director – Private Client Practice. An NYU Law alumnus, Kals ...
Manulife Singapore streamlines advisor tools with iFUNDS update
The update also allows Unit Trust transactions directly within the platform. Manulife Singapore and Manulife Investments have announced an upgrade to Manulife iFUNDS, which offers financial ...
China’s investments in South-east Asia snarl US plans on supply chains
NEW YORK] Chinese investments in South-east Asian manufacturing are likely much higher than official data shows, underscoring the difficulty of any US attempt to box in Beijing or exclude Chinese-made ...
Exclusive: Aster Chemicals to bid for Exxon Mobil’s Singapore fuel stations, sources say
Aster Chemicals and Energy, the new operator of the Bukom refining complex, is planning to bid for Exxon Mobil's petrol stations in Singapore, five people with knowledge of the matter said, as the ...