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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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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Dear readers, Singapore stands at an economic inflection point once again. Faced with persistent global uncertainties—from escalating US tariffs to evolving geopolitical tensions—the city-state has launched a strategic reassessment of its economic priorities. This fresh push, as recently announced, includes five dedicated committees led by political office-holders, tasked with engaging industry stakeholders and producing concrete
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Dear readers, in a major move to revitalize the Singapore stock market and attract both institutional and retail investor interest, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has kickstarted a bold initiative under the Equity Market Development (EMD) Programme. A significant $1.1 billion equity injection has been committed to boost trading liquidity and valuations of listed
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Dear readers, you may have come across recent news that the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has appointed three fund managers to manage a $1.1 billion equity injection into the Singapore stock market. This bold move is part of the Singapore government’s broader Equity Market Development (EMD) initiative—a multi-year effort aimed at strengthening the vibrancy
Dear readers, after months of stellar gains and celebratory headlines, the Singapore stock market may now be at a pivotal juncture. The Straits Times Index (STI) has recently surged past the symbolic 4,000 mark—an achievement not seen in decades. But the question on the minds of many investors today is: Can this rally be sustained,
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Dear readers, the Singapore stock markets have had a remarkable year so far in 2025. After years of lacklustre returns and range-bound trading, the benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) has finally broken through its long-standing ceiling. As of 28 July 2025, the STI closed at 4,241.14, compared to 3,787.60 on 31 December 2024. This marks
Dear readers, the Singapore stock market has turned decisively bullish in recent months. From the depths of subdued investor sentiment to breaking through psychological resistance levels, the Straits Times Index (STI) has surged past the historic 4,000 mark and, more impressively, managed to hold above this level for several consecutive sessions. The rally reflects renewed