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Kang Wan Chern

Deputy Business Editor

Wan Chern is deputy business editor at The Straits Times. She joined the newsroom in 2021 after returning from Myanmar. Based in Yangon from 2017 to 2021, she first ran the business desk of The Myanmar Times and later headed the paper, helping to see it through the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 general election in Myanmar and the coup d’etat in 2021. Wan Chern spent the first 10 years of her career as a financial journalist at The Edge Singapore. She is originally from Penang.

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Metrocon amends timeline of MOM probe that led to chairman’s quitting, retains his wife as director

On Nov 2, Metrocon Holdings announced that former chairman Alvin Lim resigned after being charged with operating an unlicensed foreign worker dormitory.
On Nov 2, Metrocon Holdings announced that former chairman Alvin Lim resigned after being charged with operating an unlicensed foreign worker dormitory.

iX Biopharma replies to SGX on partner’s licence, says US$41m Pentagon ketamine wafer deal unaffected

iX Biopharma has clarified its US manufacturing partner’s licensing status in response to Singapore Exchange queries.
iX Biopharma has clarified its US manufacturing partner’s licensing status in response to Singapore Exchange queries.

George Yeo adds 100,000 Wilmar shares at $2.97 apiece, taking stake to over 1 million shares

Former minister George Yeo bought 100,000 shares in agri-business Wilmar International from the open market at $2.97 each on Nov 4.
Former minister George Yeo bought 100,000 shares in agri-business Wilmar International from the open market at $2.97 each on Nov 4.

Singapore equity funds draw record $2.2b as bank dividends bolster local market

Singapore-focused equity funds attracted a record $2.2 billion in the third quarter of 2026, with inflows more than double the previous quarter’s level and almost five times the $450 million recorded a year earlier, data showed.
Singapore-focused equity funds attracted a record $2.2 billion in the third quarter of 2026, with inflows more than double the previous quarter’s level and almost five times the $450 million recorded a year earlier, data showed.

Listing review process to come fully under SGX RegCo in move to speed up listings

From Jan 4, 2027, SGX RegCo will review the listing documents submitted by prospective issuers seeking to list on the mainboard and Global Listing Board.
From Jan 4, 2027, SGX RegCo will review the listing documents submitted by prospective issuers seeking to list on the mainboard and Global Listing Board.

Metrocon chairman resigns after charge over unlicensed worker dormitory that was discovered in January

Catalist-listed construction engineering company Metrocon Holdings was formerly known as Hatten Land.
Catalist-listed construction engineering company Metrocon Holdings was formerly known as Hatten Land.

Crypto shaken after Binance hack; Wilmar discloses sales to firms in haze probe: Markets this week

Bitcoin fell about 5% over 24 hours since the Oct 29 incident, while Ether lost about 5.7%. 
Bitcoin fell about 5% over 24 hours since the Oct 29 incident, while Ether lost about 5.7%. 

From ramen to $9.90 steaks: Japan Foods cuts a third of outlets but serves up profit with Steak 99

Ajisen Ramen at AMK Hub on Feb 2, 2022. This outlet has since been converted to a Steak 99 restaurant, based on Google search.
Ajisen Ramen at AMK Hub on Feb 2, 2022. This outlet has since been converted to a Steak 99 restaurant, based on Google search.

‘They are here to sweep the market’: Minor Food chief sees more Chinese chains opening in S’pore

Minor Food Group chief executive Dellen Soh believes there is still money to be made in F&B, but survival will increasingly depend on the ability to rework the business model. 
Minor Food Group chief executive Dellen Soh believes there is still money to be made in F&B, but survival will increasingly depend on the ability to rework the business model. 

S’pore-listed First Resources pledges cooperation with authorities over haze

The Singapore Exchange-listed company said it welcomed a thorough, evidence-based examination of the ongoing fires and haze situation.
The Singapore Exchange-listed company said it welcomed a thorough, evidence-based examination of the ongoing fires and haze situation.

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