14 hours ago
Koh Brothers Eco jumps 17.5% as Catalist-listed unit Oiltek crosses S$1 billion mark
Shikhar Gupta - Koh Brothers Group shares are also up more than 13%
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14 hours ago
Malaysian ringgit set to test new high for 2026, strategists say
Gains have been supported by strong exports and a surge in investment tied to Malaysia’s fast-growing data centre industry
15 hours ago
Meta and EssilorLuxottica bring AI to eye level with smart glasses in Singapore
Nurdianah Md Nur - The smartphone changed how people interact with the world by putting a computer in their pocket. Meta is betting the next shift is simpler: putting it on your face instead. Developed in partnership with eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica, its second-generation AI-embedded glasses can answer a question, ...
15 hours ago
Mencast Holdings share surge following investment by EDIS
The Edge Singapore - Mencast Holdings shares gained around a fifth on opening this morning with heavy volume after news last Friday that EDIS will potentially become a substantial shareholder following a three-year $3 million convertible bond. Under terms of the investment, EDIS, or Economic Development Innovations Sing ...
16 hours ago
CICT sells Asia Square Tower 2 to IOI for S$2.5b, buys Paragon for S$3.9b
Deon Loke - Acquisition of iconic Orchard Road mall to be funded by Asia Sq tower sale and S$600 million private placement at S$2.292 to...
16 hours ago
CICT sells Asia Square Tower 2 to IOI for S$2.5 billion, buys Paragon for S$3.9 billion
Deon Loke - Acquisition of iconic Orchard Road mall to be funded by Asia Sq tower sale and S$600 million private placement at S$2.292 to...
16 hours ago
Asian airlines report Europe demand surge as Gulf hub disruption shifts traffic
As a result, customers need to pay a premium for flights that avoid the Gulf, according to data from Google Travel
16 hours ago
Stocks to watch: Wilmar, CICT, CDLHT, Centurion
Shikhar Gupta - [SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Apr 20):
16 hours ago
Gold falls on stronger US dollar amid renewed US-Iran tensions
The dollar index strengthened, making greenback-priced bullion more expensive for other currency holders
16 hours ago
Gold falls as renewed Hormuz disruption stokes inflation concern
The protracted conflict has triggered an unprecedented energy-supply shock that has intensified inflationary pressures
16 hours ago
Centurion Corp buys property supporting mining industry in Western Australia for A$45 mil
The Edge Singapore - Dormitory operator Centurion Corporation is paying A$45 million to acquire an asset in Western Australia meant for the mining industry, marking its entry into a new specialised segment. Centurion Corp believes this acquisition will be earnings accretive. The asset, at Karratha, consists of Velocity ...
16 hours ago
CICT's $6.4 billion asset swap
The Edge Singapore - CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT), Asia’s largest REIT, has announced the divestment of Asia Sqaure Tower 2 (AST2) to IOI Properties for $2.476 billion, and the acquisition of the freehold Paragon for $3.9 billion. To partly fund Paragon, CICT has announced a placement to raise no less ...
16 hours ago
Oil rises 5% on renewed tension after US seizes Iranian ship
Iran said it would retaliate amid growing worries of a resumption of hostilities
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Oil claws back losses as Strait of Hormuz is closed again
The United States has maintained a blockade of Iranian ports
16 hours ago
Global brands see revival in China as retail nationalism cools
The global success of Chinese brands has further eased defensiveness towards foreign labels
17 hours ago
Japan manufacturers hurt most by aluminium shortage from Iran war
Most companies in the country often maintain about two months of inventory for parts or raw material
17 hours ago
Whisky fund uncorks US$50 million play on casks after scams rattle market
Renald Yeo - The Platinum Whisky Investment Fund II draws lessons from its first iteration, will have a more active foreign exchange hedging strategy
17 hours ago
The real ‘Value Unlock’ lies in Smids, where mispricing holds stocks hostage
Research coverage is still patchy in this segment, and the diligent can spot mispricing among related companies
17 hours ago
Gender diversity, tenure length remain governance gaps among STI company chairpersons
Jean Low - Just two of the 30 constituents on Singapore’s blue-chip barometer are chaired by women
17 hours ago
Coliwoo eyes growth overseas as parent LHN seeks next space-optimisation gem
Benjamin Cher - Co-living player eyes markets where renting is the norm; LHN mulls self-storage and even eldercare arenas
17 hours ago
Catalist-listed Toku makes enterprise AI push as it pursues growth over near-term profit
Low Youjin - The company sees strong demand for the technology aligning with its expansion across global markets
17 hours ago
Nasdaq-100 tests key resistance after sharp recovery
It is now testing the upper boundary of the prior double-top zone near 26,300
17 hours ago
Less than six months after Nasdaq debut, Malaysia’s Alps Group pivots to bridge biotech access gap
Tan Ai Leng - It is expanding into insurance and education to rebuild valuation and put advanced treatments within reach for more people
17 hours ago
ESG loans in South-east Asia fall 46% in Q1 2026 amid heightened volatility from Iran war
Janice Lim - Proceeds from environmental, social and governance bonds decline 26.5% over the same period
17 hours ago
Traders brace for renewed turmoil on Strait of Hormuz stand-off
Oil is where the gap between market pricing and physical reality has been widest
18 hours ago
Dollar rebounds as Middle East tensions reignite, Hormuz closed
TOKYO, April 20 : The dollar headed for its highest level in a week at the start of Asian trading on Monday as renewed tensions in the Middle East sent investors scurrying for safe havens.The dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, climbed as mu ...
18 hours ago
Teheran vows to retaliate after US seizes first Iranian ship in blockade
Iran also said it would not participate in a second round of negotiations
18 hours ago
Tehran vows to retaliate after US seizes first Iranian ship in blockade
Iran also said it would not participate in a second round of negotiations
18 hours ago
US seizes first Iranian ship in blockade, as Teheran rejects new peace talks
Trump had warned Iran that the US would destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran if Teheran rejected his terms
18 hours ago
US seizes first Iranian ship in blockade, imperilling talks
The stand-off over Hormuz threatens to deepen the global energy crisis and is undermining Trump’s weekend prediction of a quick end to...
18 hours ago
EV sales soar in main European markets as drivers shun expensive petrol
The region’s five largest EV markets have recorded growth of more than 40% in BEV sales so far this year
18 hours ago
Oil jumps and stock futures slip as Iran tensions unsettle markets
In early Asian trading, Brent crude futures jumped about 7 per cent to US$96.85 a barrel and S&P 500 futures fell about 0.9 per cent.
18 hours ago
Google in talks with Marvell to build new AI chips: report
The companies aim to finalise the design of the memory processing unit as soon as next year before handing it off for...
22 hours ago
US security agency is using Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist, Axios reports
April 19 : The United States National Security Agency is using Anthropic's Mythos Preview AI tool despite the Pentagon hitting the company with a formal supply-chain risk designation, Axios reported on Sunday. The Mythos Preview model was being used more widely within the department, Axios said ...