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Crypto reliance grows as sandwich class faces financial strain

Singaporeans in the sandwich class are increasingly turning to investment strategies, including cryptocurrency, to bolster their financial resilience, according to the 2026 Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency...


Markets & Investing

Investors prioritise mature enterprise assets as $2.8b floods SEA tech

Investment in Southeast Asia's (SEA) tech sector reached $2.8b in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 110% increase from the same period last year,...


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ICH Synergrowth Fund and Lion Global Investors acquire stake in Thakral Corporation

Thakral Corporation Ltd has announced that ICH Synergrowth Fund and Lion Global Investors have acquired a S$4.26m stake the company. The acquisition, made through the...


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Malaysia’s KLCI outperforms amid global market slump

Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) demonstrated notable resilience in March, closing at 1,690 and outperforming other MIST markets amidst global geopolitical challenges. The index...


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STI gains 5.6% as global indices falter

The Straits Times Index (STI) recorded a 5.6% total return in the first quarter of 2026, driven by a 5.1% rise in the index and...


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FTSE Russell disrupts Asia bond market with new index

FTSE Russell has launched the FTSE Asia Pacific Liquid Government Bond Index Series, a new suite of benchmarks aimed at measuring the performance of liquid...


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YY Group halts equity offering

YY Group Holding Limited, a leader in on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facilities management, has announced an immediate pause to its At-The-Market (ATM) equity offering...


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Singapore retail investors ditch US for China, says eToro study

Singaporean retail investors are increasingly concerned about international conflicts impacting their portfolios, according to a recent survey by trading platform eToro. Conducted between 12 and...


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SGX welcomes listing of first gold ETF in Singapore

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has announced the listing of the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF, marking a significant milestone as the first gold ETF in...


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Retail investors in Singapore fuel S$638m stock buy despite losses

Retail investors in Singapore have net bought S$638m worth of stocks in March, up to 24 March, with significant investments in the Financial Services, REITs,...


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