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STI declines 1.4% after record high

The Straits Times Index (STI) achieved a record high of 5,828.5 on 4 September before closing the month at 5,675.88, marking a 1.4% decline. Despite...


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APAC buyout narrows lead over North America

Global private-equity returns saw a resurgence in the second quarter of 2026, with a notable 5.6% increase, driven largely by venture capital's impressive 12.7% return....


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NWE Resources to raise RM28.6m from Ace Market IPO

NWE Resources Group Berhad, a provider of hospitality amenities, personal care products, and health foods, has launched its prospectus for an initial public offering (IPO)...


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Deluge Corporation lodges prospectus with MAS for SGX listing bid

Deluge Corporation Limited has lodged a preliminary prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for its proposed initial public offering (IPO) on the Main...


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SGX market sees S$336m net outflow

Institutional investors in Singapore experienced a significant shift in September, with net buying of S$104m and S$13m in the first two weeks, followed by net...


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MetaOptics challenges US market with ADR launch

MetaOptics Ltd, a leading semiconductor optics company, has announced the establishment of its sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programme on the OTCQX market...


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Liquidity boost fails to erase SMID valuation gaps

Singapore's small- and mid-cap (SMIDs) equity segment is witnessing a significant transformation as more companies listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) meet investable trading liquidity...


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Asia overtakes West in retail investment growth

Asian nations, including Japan, Singapore, and South Korea, are swiftly developing a robust culture of individual investing, according to a report by Aberdeen Investments. These...


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SGX firms boost buybacks to S$2.09b

In the first eight months of 2026, more than 70 primary-listed companies on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) collectively repurchased shares worth S$2.09b. This marks a...


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Sorento Capital surges with Bursa Main Market debut

Bathroom and kitchen sanitary ware provider Sorento Capital Berhad has successfully transitioned to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia, marking a significant milestone just two...


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