Singapore’s renewed push to revitalise its equity market through initiatives such as the Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP) and related “value unlock” frameworks arrives at a moment when Asian capital markets are already undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. Across the region, governments are no longer treating stock markets as passive venues for capital raising.
Singapore households will face significantly higher electricity bills from 1 July to 30 September 2026 after the regulated electricity tariff increased by 17%, reflecting the full impact of higher global natural gas prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East. The latest tariff revision marks one of the largest quarterly increases in recent years and
When Indonesia announced a 26.34 trillion rupiah (S$1.88 billion) stimulus package in the second half of 2026, most of the attention focused on macroeconomics: currency stability, inflation control, and industrial support. But for Singaporeans, especially workers, this is not just “Indonesia news.” It is part of a much larger reality: Singapore’s workforce and job market
The Singapore stock market has enjoyed an impressive rally in recent months. Investor confidence has improved, interest rate expectations have become more favourable, and defensive dividend stocks continue attracting both local and foreign investors. As a result, the Straits Times Index (STI), Singapore’s benchmark equity index comprising 30 blue-chip companies, has now entered overbought territory
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When investors think about artificial intelligence, one name immediately comes to mind: Nvidia. The AI chip giant has become the poster child of the AI revolution, delivering extraordinary share price gains as demand for graphics processing units (GPUs) continues to explode. Across the globe, investors have piled into US technology stocks, believing that the biggest
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On Friday, Singapore investors woke up to a headline few would have imagined when Ohmyhome rang the Nasdaq opening bell just three years ago. The Singapore-founded proptech company announced that it had sold its core real estate brokerage business for a token sum of US$1 after years of mounting losses and deteriorating financial performance. The
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Frasers Property has unveiled one of its most significant corporate restructurings in recent years, announcing a S$2.1 billion optimisation of its hospitality portfolio following the successful privatisation of Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT) in 2025. While the headline numbers centre on billions of dollars worth of asset transfers, the bigger story is the company’s strategic evolution.
For decades, space exploration was largely the domain of governments and national agencies. Today, however, the economics of space are changing rapidly. The emergence of reusable rockets, commercial satellite networks, private launch providers, and space-enabled data services has transformed space from a scientific pursuit into an increasingly commercial industry. Investors worldwide are taking notice. The
The Foundation Healthcare IPO is shaping up to be one of the more closely watched Singapore listings in recent years. Backed by Temasek-linked SeaTown Holdings and operating in the fast-growing private healthcare space, the company is aiming for a valuation above US$1 billion with plans to raise up to around S$500 million depending on final
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I recently came across an article discussing Info-Tech Systems, a Singapore-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) company focused on serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While I was initially interested in understanding the company from an investor’s perspective, the article provided a broader look into its business model, management philosophy, growth plans, and views on artificial intelligence. Rather
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