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
Foundation Healthcare IPO: Should You Subscribe? Read More »
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
What I Learned About Info-Tech Systems After Reading Its Growth Strategy Read More »
When Singapore’s co-working giant JustCo and co-living operator Coliwoo came to market, investors were offered a compelling vision of the future. The old model of long-term ownership and rigid leases was giving way to flexibility. Young professionals no longer wanted to commit to a two-year apartment lease. Companies no longer wanted to sign office leases
The Market Loves the Story, Until It Doesn’t: Lessons from JustCo and Coliwoo Read More »
Singapore’s tourism story received another major boost last week when Therme Singapore officially broke ground at Marina South. The S$1 billion wellness attraction, slated to open in 2030, is expected to attract approximately two million visitors annually and will feature thermal pools, wellness facilities, water attractions and extensive landscaped spaces. Singapore’s leaders have positioned the
When investors discuss multibagger stocks, the conversation often revolves around technology companies, disruptive innovators, or fast-growing startups. Rarely does a supermarket operator make the list. Yet one of the most remarkable investment success stories on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) since the COVID-19 pandemic has come from an unlikely source: Sheng Siong Group. The homegrown supermarket
For many years, Singapore investors have observed a recurring phenomenon in the local stock market. Numerous Singapore-listed companies possess solid balance sheets, healthy cash flows, capable management teams and long operating histories. Many generate profits consistently, pay dividends regularly and maintain respectable corporate governance standards. Yet despite these strengths, a significant number continue to trade
Why SGX Companies Need Both Strong Fundamentals and Strong Narratives to Unlock Value? Read More »
Singapore investors often pay attention to flashy tech listings, REITs with attractive yields, or banks with stable dividends. But sometimes, an overlooked corporate move can quietly signal something important about a company’s ambitions and future direction. That is exactly what is happening with Koh Brothers Eco Engineering. The Catalist-listed engineering solutions provider recently announced plans
Why Koh Brothers Eco Engineering’s SGX Upgrade Matters to Retail Investors Read More »
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
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
Why Did JustCo Shares Fall on Their First Day of Trading Despite Strong IPO Demand? Read More »
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