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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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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.

Income Insurance appoints former Manulife Singapore top man as new CEO

Insurance veteran Khoo Kah Siang will assume his new position on Jan 23, 2027.
Insurance veteran Khoo Kah Siang will assume his new position on Jan 23, 2027.

SGX raises the bar on shareholder engagement and transparency, including what goes into CEO pay

The new rules kick in on Jan 1, 2027.
The new rules kick in on Jan 1, 2027.

AI safety warnings rattle tech stocks: Should Singapore investors worry?

While Singapore technology stocks along the semiconductor value chain initially fell last week, analysts said they are less exposed to shifts in AI sentiment and valuation-driven corrections than their Wall Street counterparts.
While Singapore technology stocks along the semiconductor value chain initially fell last week, analysts said they are less exposed to shifts in AI sentiment and valuation-driven corrections than their Wall Street counterparts.

Singapore’s key exports jump 46.2% in August, exceeding forecasts

Both electronics and non-electronics shipments expanded in August.
Both electronics and non-electronics shipments expanded in August.

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