The Singapore stock market, long admired for its stability and governance standards, has faced muted sentiment over the past few years. Low trading volumes, fewer new listings, and subdued investor interest have led policymakers to launch a comprehensive rejuvenation drive. Now, a new initiative — the “Value Unlock” programme, led by Deputy Prime Minister and
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Dear readers, the Straits Times Index (STI) — Singapore’s benchmark for equity performance — and DBS Group Holdings (DBS) have both reached record highs in 2025. These new peaks mark not just a bull run but a sign of renewed confidence in the city-state’s financial ecosystem. For retail investors, this raises one critical question: what’s
Introduction: A New Dawn for Singapore’s Financial Hub Singapore’s stock market has long been a cornerstone of Southeast Asia’s financial ecosystem. However, in recent years, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) has faced declining IPO activity and lower market liquidity compared to regional and global peers. Amid these challenges, the potential Sea Grab Mirxes SGX listing could
Introduction: Navigating the SGX Healthcare Landscape for Retail Investors Singapore’s stock market (SGX) is home to numerous sectors, but the healthcare industry has long been a favorite among retail investors. Known for its defensive nature, healthcare stocks are often seen as stable and resilient in times of market volatility. However, recent earnings results from two
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Dear readers, the National Day Rally 2025 has concluded. As expected, it was an inspiring one as Prime Minister Lawrence Wong took stock of how the nation has progressed over the past 60 years and laid out ambitious plans to take Singapore forward. The rally, often described as the most important political speech of the
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Dear readers, many Singaporeans will be tuning in tonight to hear Prime Minister Lawrence Wong deliver the annual National Day Rally (NDR). The Rally is not just another political speech—it is arguably the most important policy address of the year. The Prime Minister uses this occasion to share his reflections on Singapore’s progress, outline the
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Dear readers, this coming Sunday, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver the 2025 National Day Rally (NDR). This will not just be PM Wong’s second rally since becoming Prime Minister, but also one of the most symbolic National Day Rallies in our nation’s history — because 2025 marks Singapore’s 60th year of independence. For a
Dear readers, the sale of M1 by Keppel has emerged as one of the most talked-about developments in the Singapore stock market this week. For market watchers, this move is not entirely unexpected. It aligns perfectly with the group’s asset-light strategy, a shift that has been in motion for several years, and signals a deepening
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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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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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