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Benjamin Lim

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Benjamin covers primarily companies and markets as a business correspondent, and also has a keen interest in the tech, healthcare and automobile sectors. He started his journalism career with The New Paper in 2014, and has written for various media outlets before transitioning to content production and strategy. Prior to returning to the newsroom in 2025, he managed content and communications for luxury carmaker Ferrari in Asia-Pacific for three years.

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MAS, SGX RegCo take steps to facilitate dual listings on SGX, Nasdaq

The proposals by MAS and SGX RegCo are designed to streamline the IPO process for companies seeking to list in both Singapore and the US simultaneously.
The proposals by MAS and SGX RegCo are designed to streamline the IPO process for companies seeking to list in both Singapore and the US simultaneously.

AI trust mark, ‘master trainers’ to help business leaders top KPMG and SID’s Budget 2026 wish list

The Budget 2026 recommendations laid out by KPMG and SID focus on strengthening Singapore's resilience and competitiveness in an uncertain global landscape.
The Budget 2026 recommendations laid out by KPMG and SID focus on strengthening Singapore's resilience and competitiveness in an uncertain global landscape.

SGX rebrands equities business to SGX Stock Exchange as STI marks 60th anniversary

The rebranding follows the completion of the Equities Market Review Group’s recommendations.
The rebranding follows the completion of the Equities Market Review Group’s recommendations.

The Assembly Place gears up for Catalist IPO; Hong Kong’s CNE eyes secondary listing

Keppel Reit now holds a two-third stake in MBFC Tower 3, after it purchased a one-third stake from Hongkong Land.
Keppel Reit now holds a two-third stake in MBFC Tower 3, after it purchased a one-third stake from Hongkong Land.

Co-living operator The Assembly Place files preliminary prospectus for Catalist IPO

The Assembly Place will double down on its community living strategy after listing on the Catalist board, said chief executive Eugene Lim.
The Assembly Place will double down on its community living strategy after listing on the Catalist board, said chief executive Eugene Lim.

Johor can be a game changer for healthcare in the region: Thomson Medical Group CEO

Dr Melvin Heng, Thomson Medical Group CEO, said that the JS-SEZ could see increased regulatory freedom, opening the door to experimental drugs and treatments in Johor.
Dr Melvin Heng, Thomson Medical Group CEO, said that the JS-SEZ could see increased regulatory freedom, opening the door to experimental drugs and treatments in Johor.

SGX set to receive more IPOs as momentum continues

Singapore should focus on being the centre for South-east Asian companies with listing ambitions, analysts say.
Singapore should focus on being the centre for South-east Asian companies with listing ambitions, analysts say.

More firms hushing up their ESG efforts, but Uniqlo is taking the lead in walking the talk

Uniqlo's second-hand clothes section, still in its trial phase, is one of the company's new ESG initiatives to expand its upcycling business model.
Uniqlo's second-hand clothes section, still in its trial phase, is one of the company's new ESG initiatives to expand its upcycling business model.

Singapore factory output up 14.3% in November in third straight month of growth

The pharmaceuticals and electronics segments continued to post healthy growth, while the general manufacturing sector declined further.
The pharmaceuticals and electronics segments continued to post healthy growth, while the general manufacturing sector declined further.

Hao Mart’s Taste Orchard woes: Evicted tenants worry over compensation as move-out deadline looms

Supermarket operator Hao Mart is embroiled in two lawsuits related to the leasing of the shopping mall.
Supermarket operator Hao Mart is embroiled in two lawsuits related to the leasing of the shopping mall.

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