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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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Amova, Eastspring target growth in Singapore’s small- and mid-cap stocks

Amova and Eastspring are among the second batch of six fund managers announced by MAS to receive a total of $2.85 billion under the Equity Market Development Programme.
Amova and Eastspring are among the second batch of six fund managers announced by MAS to receive a total of $2.85 billion under the Equity Market Development Programme.

New SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge, fresh funds for small caps draw positive analyst response

The SGX-Nasdaq partnership - a first of its kind for both bourses - opens more opportunities to companies with listing ambitions, allowing them to go on two stock exchanges concurrently with a single set of offer documents.
The SGX-Nasdaq partnership - a first of its kind for both bourses - opens more opportunities to companies with listing ambitions, allowing them to go on two stock exchanges concurrently with a single set of offer documents.

New SGX-Nasdaq partnership enabling dual listings to launch by mid-2026: MAS

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Monetary Authority of Singapore press conference on the new updates from the Equities Market Review Group.

(From left) Mr Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development, Deputy Chairman, MAS and Mr Lee Chuan Teck, Chairman, Enterprise Singapore, at MAS Building, on Nov 19, 2025.
?Embargo 19 Nov 8PM?

Monetary Authority of Singapore press conference on the new updates from the Equities Market Review Group.

(From left) Mr Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development, Deputy Chairman, MAS and Mr Lee Chuan Teck, Chairman, Enterprise Singapore, at MAS Building, on Nov 19, 2025.

Singapore posts strongest IPO performance since 2019 with over $2 billion raised: Deloitte

Singapore raised US$1.6 billion from nine deals in 2025, the highest in South-east Asia.
Singapore raised US$1.6 billion from nine deals in 2025, the highest in South-east Asia.

Weak storytelling could cost Singapore its fintech advantage: GFTN CEO

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Mr Sopnendu Mohanty, CEO of the Global Finance & Technology Network on Nov 11, 2025. 

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Mr Sopnendu Mohanty, CEO of the Global Finance & Technology Network on Nov 11, 2025. 

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Singapore can be world’s fintech hub despite fears of AI bubble burst in 2026: SFF panellists

Generic photo of the banks in Raffles Place, along Singapore River as seen from High Street Centre on Aug 21 2025. Can be used for economy, banking, bank, Singapore stories.
Generic photo of the banks in Raffles Place, along Singapore River as seen from High Street Centre on Aug 21 2025. Can be used for economy, banking, bank, Singapore stories.

Coliwoo closes at 58.5 cents in SGX debut, 2.5% below IPO price

The co-living operator's public offer shares were around 20.7 times subscribed amounting to $65.9 million.
The co-living operator's public offer shares were around 20.7 times subscribed amounting to $65.9 million.

Twelve Cupcakes’ retrenched staff get job leads, vouchers as union steps in; wages remain unpaid

bncupcakes04 - Staff of shuttered Twelve Cupcakes arrive at the office of the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union on Nov 4 to meet with union representatives. 

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bncupcakes04 - Staff of shuttered Twelve Cupcakes arrive at the office of the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union on Nov 4 to meet with union representatives. 

Credit: BENJAMIN LIM

Twelve Cupcakes under MOM probe for unpaid salaries, abrupt retrenchment of 80 staff

MOM said it will take enforcement action against Twelve Cupcakes if they are found to be in breach of the Employment Act.
MOM said it will take enforcement action against Twelve Cupcakes if they are found to be in breach of the Employment Act.

Manufacturing, services firms more upbeat but largely cautious about Q4 outlook: Survey

Firms remain cautiously optimistic about the next six months, with some industries expecting higher revenue this quarter.
Firms remain cautiously optimistic about the next six months, with some industries expecting higher revenue this quarter.

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