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Singapore’s STI hits new high as investors are drawn to safe havens amid global risks
[SINGAPORE] The Straits Times Index (STI) notched a new record of 4,011.78 points on Wednesday (Jul 2) as Singapore draws a rush of investors seeking safe havens from geopolitical...
From banks to tech: Job cuts and layoffs for 2025
[SINGAPORE] In 2025, a growing number of corporations globally have announced job cuts, as macroeconomic pressures, restructuring efforts, and shifting strategies force companies to trim their workforces.Here are some...
Mice design-and-build specialist Dezign Format eyes Catalist IPO, lodges preliminary prospectus
[SINGAPORE] A second company in two weeks is preparing to list on the Singapore Exchange’s Catalist board, with Dezign Format Group lodging its preliminary prospectus on Monday (Jun 30)....
China shows off tech resilience in face of trump export controls
[BEIJING] As Donald Trump brandishes US export controls on technology as a bargaining chip to wrest supplies of rare earth magnets from Beijing, China is showcasing what it can...
Trump says there’s a buyer for TikTok but won’t divulge name
Published Mon, Jun 30, 2025 · 06:14 AM[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump said he has identified a buyer for the US operations of the TikTok social media app owned...
Reits and tech lead net institutional inflows; Frencken chair and DHLT CEO raise their stakes
[SINGAPORE] Over the five trading sessions from Jun 20 to 26, institutions remained net sellers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional outflow of S$248 million following the S$74 million...
Elon Musk says first Tesla drove itself from factory to customer
Published Sat, Jun 28, 2025 · 09:51 AM[AUSTIN] Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said a Tesla Model Y SUV drove itself from the company’s factory near Austin to a...
US: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record closing highs amid trade negotiations, rate cut bets
[NEW YORK] Wall Street extended its rally on Friday (Jun 27), sending S&P 500 and Nasdaq to all-time closing highs as trade deal hopes fuelled investor risk appetite and...
Singapore stocks track overnight Wall Street gains on Friday; STI up 0.7%
[SINGAPORE] Local stocks tracked overnight Wall Street gains to end higher on Friday (Jun 27).
The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.7 per cent or 27.74 points to 3,966.2....
Singapore semiconductor stocks soar, notch weekly surge on boost from domestic, global tailwinds
[SINGAPORE] Semiconductor listcos were trading higher on Friday (Jun 27) morning, notching double-digit gains over the week as a slew of domestic and global developments spelt potential tailwinds for...
