Diversity in investors and EQDP fund managers are also critical, say MAS and JP Morgan Asset Management Read more at The Business Times.
Microsoft to invest $5.5bn in Singapore, boosting AI skills and workforce readiness
Microsoft is injecting $5.5 billion into Singapore by 2029, bolstering AI infrastructure and workforce readiness. Over 200,000 students will gain free AI tools, while educators and non-profit leaders ...
Singapore equities can weather the LNG storm
Global uncertainty is also driving capital reallocation, and the city-state stands to benefit Read more at The Business Times.
AirTrunk hires banks for Singapore listing that could raise over $1.3 billion, sources say
AirTrunk has three data centres in Singapore – two of which are under development. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Why Asia’s IPO Markets Saw Brisk Growth In Q1 2026
Asia’s IPO markets surged in Q1 2026, led by Hong Kong’s rebound, resilient India filings, and Singapore’s REIT-driven revival—plus the geopolitical risks investors are watching.
Analysts split on Singapore’s banking sector outlook even as safe-haven status remains ‘intact’
The Middle East conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz continue to cloud the road ahead Read more at The Business Times.
Barclays Private Bank Singapore Head Tan to Join Schroders
Barclays Plc’s head of private bank in Singapore is leaving the firm just as it prepares to make a full return to the business in the city-state this year.
Microsoft to Invest US$5.5 Billion in Singapore’s Cloud, AI Infrastructure
Microsoft plans to invest US$5.5 billion in Singapore through 2029 to expand cloud and AI infrastructure and related operations.
Singapore IPO players on the fence as they await resolution of Middle East war
Glenn Thum, research manager at Phillip Securities Research, said: “While outperformers like Soon Hock and The Assembly Place have been rewarded for exceptional earnings execution and asset-light, ...
SpaceX’s IPO may hold lessons for Singapore
When companies go public, their founders and managers should communicate a big vision rather than a plan to just deliver incremental gains Read more at The Business Times.
Blackstone’s AirTrunk Is Said to Pick Banks for Singapore REIT IPO
AirTrunk, the data center operator Blackstone Inc. bought in 2024, has picked banks for a real estate investment trust listing in Singapore that may raise about $1.5 billion, according to people ...
Singapore investment banking fees climb to US$864.6m in 2025, highest in 4 years
[SINGAPORE] Investment banking fees generated in Singapore rose 28.9 per cent to US$864.6 million in 2025, the highest annual total since 2021. This came as fees were largely up across segments, ...
CM Adityanath, Singapore high commissioner discuss boosting cooperation, investment
“The global industrial community now sees Uttar Pradesh as a centre of new opportunities and possibilities, which will play an important role in taking India-Singapore relations to greater heights,” ...
Blackstone-AirTrunk’s Singapore REIT IPO could raise US$1.5 bil, banks picked — Bloomberg
The reported plan comes as companies and investors increasingly direct money towards data centres as demand for artificial intelligence technology booms.
Microsoft commits to $5.5bn AI and cloud investment in Singapore by 2029
Microsoft opened its Singapore Azure cloud region in 2010 with three availability zones. The cloud company was selected as one of four operators given 80MW of IT capacity for new data centers in ...
Blackstone’s AirTrunk picks banks for Singapore Reit IPO: sources
Citigroup, DBS and Jefferies will help the Australian company to prepare for the listing Read more at The Business Times.