Singapore’s stock market has suddenly become interesting again. For years, many retail investors viewed the local market as predictable but dull — dominated by banks, REITs and dividend plays while excitement shifted elsewhere to the US, China or emerging tech sectors. Trading activity on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) often felt thin outside a handful of
For years, Jardine Cycle & Carriage has occupied an unusual spot in Singapore’s market. It is one of the region’s oldest blue-chip names, deeply associated with the automotive industry and Southeast Asian growth. But lately, investors have been asking a tougher question: what exactly is Jardine Cycle & Carriage today — and does it still
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The strong launch weekend performance of Hudson Place Residences is more than just another headline about healthy condominium sales in Singapore. It signals a deeper shift in buyer sentiment towards emerging city-fringe innovation districts — particularly one-north and the wider Media Circle precinct. Selling 61.5 per cent of its 327 units at an average price
Thailand’s stock market is suddenly back in the spotlight. Just a year ago, Thailand was being overlooked by many global investors. Political uncertainty, trade tensions and weak market momentum caused the country’s equities market to lag behind much of the region. Fast forward to 2026, and the mood has changed dramatically. The SET Index —
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The highly anticipated listing of JustCo on the Singapore Exchange was supposed to represent a rare bright spot for Singapore’s struggling IPO market. Instead, the company’s weak trading debut immediately raised difficult questions about investor confidence, valuation expectations, and the long-term outlook for the flexible workspace industry. Despite attracting strong institutional participation and significant cornerstone
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The global energy market is entering a new era. As geopolitical tensions drive oil prices higher and governments scramble to secure domestic energy supplies, biofuels are rapidly becoming a strategic priority across Asia. For investors watching the Singapore market, one company sits directly at the centre of this transformation: Golden Agri-Resources. Often referred to by
When Philip Yeo invests in a company, Singapore’s business community pays attention. The former chairman of the Singapore Economic Development Board and one of the architects behind Singapore’s biomedical sciences and advanced manufacturing ambitions has built a decades-long reputation for identifying industries before the market fully understands them. From semiconductors to biotech to precision engineering,
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I was reading an article about Temasek potentially missing its 2030 climate targets, and honestly, it felt like one of the clearest signs yet that the global investing environment has changed. Not because climate change suddenly matters less. But because the world is discovering that transitioning to a greener economy is far harder, slower and
For years, Singapore’s AI conversation felt strangely comfortable. Government ministers spoke about “upskilling.” Tech conferences promised “augmentation, not replacement.” Corporate leaders insisted AI would “empower employees.” LinkedIn became flooded with cheerful posts about productivity copilots and smarter workflows. Then came this today. In the span of just a one day, three major stories collided into
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Shares of Marco Polo Marine surged in trading activity last week after the company announced two major developments: The stock closed 3.9% higher at S$0.187 on May 15, with an impressive 162.5 million shares traded, making it one of the most actively traded counters on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). For Singapore retail investors, the announcement