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The people we left behind: Tech layoffs, AI hype, and a misplaced future
If you opened a tech newsletter or even the internet in early 2026 and thought you’d stepped into a dystopian screenplay, or you are the…
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Centurion Corporation unit acquires 65% stake in factory building plot for S$4.8 million
The aim is to develop and operate a purpose-built workers accommodation on the site A wholly owned subsidiary of property player Centurion…
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Offer for Low Keng Huat closes with 96.88% valid acceptances
The special-purpose vehicle will exercise its right to compulsorily acquire all remaining shares at the offer price of S$0.78 a share The…
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ThaiBev Q1 Ebitda up 1.8% at 16.7 billion baht despite lower revenue
Mainboard-listed Thai Beverage (ThaiBev) on Friday (Feb 13) said its sales revenue for the first quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 fell by 6 per…
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Hin Leong liquidator succeeds in High Court bid to wind up Yuantai Fuel Trading
During the Friday morning hearing, the bunker firm did not raise any objections to the order The High Court granted a winding-up order…
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GDS-backed DayOne to pick banks for US$5 billion US IPO, sources say
DayOne Data Centers has selected banks to help arrange a US initial public offering (IPO) that may raise about US$5 billion, sources said.…
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Ong Beng Seng’s HPL to report net loss for FY2025 as finance costs remain high
Hotel Properties Ltd (HPL), owned by real estate magnate Ong Beng Seng, is expected to post a net loss for the financial year ended Dec…
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Singapore stocks falter on Friday; STI down 1.6%
Singapore shares ended lower on Friday (Feb 13), tracking losses on regional indices. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) fell 1.6 per…
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iFast unveils ‘Truly Global Business Model’, rebrands FSMOne to FSM Global
The group is repositioning itself to view its customers as international – not just from the markets in which it operates Digital bank and…
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DBS launches zero-remittance-fee payment service to Chinese digital wallet
The bank is also looking to link its DBS PayLah! service to Weixin Pay to further cross-border payments DBS customers looking to transfer…
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New MAS-MTI Growth Capital Workgroup aims to close gap between private capital and public listings
Led by Chee Hong Tat, the group includes top executives from GIC, Temasek and DBS, along with public and private sector representatives A…
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Lum Chang Creations receives SGX nod for mainboard transfer from Catalist
Lum Chang Creations (LCC) on Friday (Feb 13) received in-principal approval from the Singapore Exchange (SGX) to transfer from the…
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Deutsche Bank’s private bank eyes hiring push in emerging markets
Deutsche Bank plans to add up to 50 relationship managers in its emerging markets private banking unit this year, said a senior executive,…
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China is snapping up overseas assets again, from Puma to metals
The turnaround is gathering momentum after a prolonged lull that began in the mid to late 2010s After Beijing slammed them shut about a…
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Chinese automakers’ need for speed comes with a price
IN RECENT years, Chinese carmakers, particularly those focused on electric vehicles (EVs), have hit the accelerator on new model launches…
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Watch this space: Analysts upbeat on Singapore’s new space agency, but see no near-term lift for stocks
The formation of the National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) marks a pivotal step in the Republic’s push to strengthen its position in…
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Singaporeans flock to gold despite record-high prices ahead of Chinese New Year
Analysts attribute recent spikes in retail demand to wealth-preservation seeking rather than festive buying Festive demand for gold ahead…
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The 7 biggest lies young entrepreneurs still tell themselves about success
If you have ever stared at someone else’s funding announcement on LinkedIn and felt that quiet panic in your chest, you are not alone.…
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What’s the Best Way to Invest $500,000 for Growth?
Earning money is often the easiest aspect of personal finance. The real challenge comes with figuring out how to compound growth and turn…
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A Terrifying Scam and the System That Made It Possible
Burch tracks these cases, and has conducted her own research on plaintiffs’ experiences. Her findings are sobering: plaintiffs almost…
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Stop talking to AI, let them talk to each other: The A2A protocol
Have you ever asked Alexa to remind you to send a WhatsApp message at a determined hour? And then you just wonder, ‘Why can’t Alexa just…
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Understanding the valuation of intangible assets in tech deals
In a technology M&A deal, whether you are acquiring or selling a tech or software business, valuation rarely hinges on a single dimension.…
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How to build a simple content strategy for B2B startups
You know content matters. Every advisor, investor, and growth thread tells you it compounds over time. But when you are a B2B founder with…
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The complete guide to startup accounting for non-financial founders
You didn’t start a company because you love spreadsheets. Yet somehow you’re now staring at a bank balance, a Stripe dashboard, a pile of…