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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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AI doesn’t destroy art but raises the bar for even better content creation, says Adobe APAC chief

Ben Goodman, president of Adobe Asia-Pacific and Japan, says flood of AI content will only make audiences more discerning.
Ben Goodman, president of Adobe Asia-Pacific and Japan, says flood of AI content will only make audiences more discerning.

Anthropic’s IPO filing lifts markets but raises AI safety fears. What should S’pore investors know?

Analysts say Anthropic’s disclosures could raise regulatory scrutiny, but also demonstrate the company’s transparency.
Analysts say Anthropic’s disclosures could raise regulatory scrutiny, but also demonstrate the company’s transparency.

Singapore factory output growth slows to 3.4% in September despite AI-driven demand

Total output in September grew by 3.4%, but it was far below the 7.1% forecast by economists.
Total output in September grew by 3.4%, but it was far below the 7.1% forecast by economists.

SGX CEO Loh Boon Chye to step down in 2027

Loh Boon Chye, who joined SGX as CEO in 2015, said there will be “ample time” for a smooth handover.
Loh Boon Chye, who joined SGX as CEO in 2015, said there will be “ample time” for a smooth handover.

Singapore-based semiconductor firm Mi Material to expand into US, Malaysia in $215m IPO

Mi Material CEO Kevin Tan said that the company will focus on maintaining healthy earnings post-IPO, as it looks to grow its specialty alloy business to support the semiconductor industry.
Mi Material CEO Kevin Tan said that the company will focus on maintaining healthy earnings post-IPO, as it looks to grow its specialty alloy business to support the semiconductor industry.

Fire-protection specialist Deluge launches SGX IPO to raise over $23 million for acquisitions

Deluge was previously in talks with Jardine Matheson to sell the business before opting for an SGX listing instead, said founder and chairman Vincent Cheo (centre), pictured with CEO Lee Wai Wah (left) and CFO Fredrik Tan.
Deluge was previously in talks with Jardine Matheson to sell the business before opting for an SGX listing instead, said founder and chairman Vincent Cheo (centre), pictured with CEO Lee Wai Wah (left) and CFO Fredrik Tan.

When Singapore encourages failure, the talent will come: Malaysian semiconductor CEO

Mi Technovation will use Singapore as its base for research and development in silicon carbide, as well as autonomous vehicle technologies, said group CEO Oh Kuang Eng.
Mi Technovation will use Singapore as its base for research and development in silicon carbide, as well as autonomous vehicle technologies, said group CEO Oh Kuang Eng.

Not SGX’s fault if stocks have no liquidity, says chairman: Markets this week

In taking full control of the Starbucks business, DFI will transfer its 50% stake in Maxim’s to Hongkong Caterers for US$340 million in cash.
In taking full control of the Starbucks business, DFI will transfer its 50% stake in Maxim’s to Hongkong Caterers for US$340 million in cash.

S’pore ride-hailing platform Ryde faces legal trouble in the US and Cayman Islands

Ryde is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly making false or misleading statements about its business.
Ryde is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly making false or misleading statements about its business.

A race behind the F1 race: How logistics and banking come together to power the Grands Prix

Interview with Praveen Gregory, (left) 44, Managing Director of DHL Global Forwarding for Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei; together with James Nesbitt, (right) 51, Managing Director and Head of Global Subsidiaries for Singapore and ASEAN, Standard Chartered; on their business partnership, ahead of the Singapore GP at Standard Chartered's office on Sept 3.
Interview with Praveen Gregory, (left) 44, Managing Director of DHL Global Forwarding for Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei; together with James Nesbitt, (right) 51, Managing Director and Head of Global Subsidiaries for Singapore and ASEAN, Standard Chartered; on their business partnership, ahead of the Singapore GP at Standard Chartered's office on Sept 3.

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