Hongkong Land announced in 2024, a significant strategic shift: the company plans to simplify its business by exiting the build-to-sell segment and recycling capital into investment properties focused on Asia’s gateway cities. The goal is clear — generate growth through long-term, recurring income streams rather than one-off development profits. This move is not just a
Introduction: Why CapitaLand Is Back in the Spotlight In the Singapore stock market, certain companies naturally draw investor attention because of their size, brand, and strategic importance. CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) and its related REIT, CapitaLand China Trust (CCT), are two such names that have been generating significant interest in 2025. The renewed focus comes
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Dear readers, in Singapore, CPF investment is a topic that sparks much interest and debate. The Central Provident Fund (CPF) is a vital savings system that many Singaporeans rely on for housing, healthcare, and retirement. Understanding how to manage your CPF monies wisely, especially when it comes to CPF investment, is crucial in today’s volatile
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Keppel Limited has been on a strategic transformation journey for years. From a traditional conglomerate owning a wide range of operating assets — shipyards, property development, telco stakes, power plants — Keppel has steadily pivoted to an “asset-light” and asset management-focused model. This shift has meant: The announcement yesterday that Keppel would sell M1’s telco
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Dear readers, one of the biggest pieces of news to hit the Singapore stock market today is the decision by Keppel Ltd to divest its stake in M1 Limited to Simba Telecom. This deal is more than just another corporate transaction — it signals a potentially transformative chapter for Keppel, coming right on the heels
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Dear readers, the Singapore Straits Times Index (STI) continued its bullish momentum this week, breaking well beyond the psychological 4,000-point mark to close at 4,239.83 on 8 August 2025. This latest milestone reflects strong investor confidence, supported by recent corporate earnings reports and a positive global market backdrop. However, while the index itself has been
MetaOptics Ltd, a Singapore-headquartered semiconductor optics company specialising in glass-based, AI-enhanced metalenses, has lodged its preliminary offer document for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange (SGX-ST). Founded in 2021, the company has moved from ambitious start-up to recognized global player in just four years. It now stands poised
As Singapore celebrates its 60th National Day in 2025, it is fitting to reflect not only on the nation’s extraordinary growth but also on how far its capital markets have come—especially during and after one of the most challenging global periods in recent history: the COVID-19 pandemic. Singapore’s stock market, long considered a conservative yet
In August 2025, Singapore’s financial markets are buzzing with renewed confidence—and for good reason. From the successful launch of Astrea 9 private equity bonds by Temasek-linked Azalea Investment Management to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) deploying $1.1 billion to revitalise the stock market, especially the overlooked small- and mid-cap stocks, investors now find themselves
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As Singapore steps boldly into the year 2025—our 60th year as a nation—there is much to celebrate and even more to reflect on. From revamped capital market initiatives to renewed national pride, from growing interest in local equities to heightened awareness of personal health and resilience, 2025 is more than just another calendar milestone. It’s
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