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SGX may see China listings surge fivefold in next few years, says investment banking chief

Ms Carol Fong, CEO of CGS International, said her firm is in talks with Chinese companies about listing in Singapore in the next few years.
Ms Carol Fong, CEO of CGS International, said her firm is in talks with Chinese companies about listing in Singapore in the next few years.

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Try products virtually, order and receive on the same day: Shopee COO on future of e-commerce

Shopee COO Terence Pang realised how vital collection points were when his own shut for two weeks.
Shopee COO Terence Pang realised how vital collection points were when his own shut for two weeks.

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Maritime foundation boss says more fresh grads needed to buoy Singapore’s key industry

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Portrait of Mr Hor Weng Yew, 60, Managing Director and CEO of Pacific Carriers Limited; Chairman of Singapore Maritime Foundation; photographed at Pacific Carriers Limited office in Great World City on Jan 21, 2026.
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Portrait of Mr Hor Weng Yew, 60, Managing Director and CEO of Pacific Carriers Limited; Chairman of Singapore Maritime Foundation; photographed at Pacific Carriers Limited office in Great World City on Jan 21, 2026.

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From number-crunching to decision-making: Teo Ser Luck on how AI is reshaping accounting

Outgoing ISCA president Teo Ser Luck said AI helps us work faster but judgement calls must still rest with the professionals.
Outgoing ISCA president Teo Ser Luck said AI helps us work faster but judgement calls must still rest with the professionals.

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‘Companies don’t roll their eyes anymore’: SGX equities boss on getting firms to list

Mr Ng Yao Loong, head of equities at SGX, noted that the exchange has been courting a wider pool of firms.
Mr Ng Yao Loong, head of equities at SGX, noted that the exchange has been courting a wider pool of firms.

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S’pore marinas must evolve beyond berthing to offer eco, lifestyle concepts: SUTL CEO

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Portraits of Arthur Tay, 70, SUTL Enterprise CEO, photographed at ONE15 Marina on Feb 10, 2026.

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CEO Insights Interview with SUTL Enterprise CEO Arthur Tay on the marina and yacht industry.
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Portraits of Arthur Tay, 70, SUTL Enterprise CEO, photographed at ONE15 Marina on Feb 10, 2026.

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CEO Insights Interview with SUTL Enterprise CEO Arthur Tay on the marina and yacht industry.

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Dual listing board with SGX years in the making, now drawing interest across sectors: Nasdaq veteran

Mr Bob McCooey, vice-chairman of Nasdaq, sees the Nasdaq-SGX partnership as a way to grow the overall IPO pie by drawing in companies that have been waiting on the sidelines.
Mr Bob McCooey, vice-chairman of Nasdaq, sees the Nasdaq-SGX partnership as a way to grow the overall IPO pie by drawing in companies that have been waiting on the sidelines.

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Rising costs will test ride‑hailing sector, but Tada’s zero commission model set to stay: Co-founder

Mr Kay Woo, the group chief executive of TADA’s parent company, says he intends to keep his zero‑commission model for drivers.
Mr Kay Woo, the group chief executive of TADA’s parent company, says he intends to keep his zero‑commission model for drivers.

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Pickleball and foam parties: StarDream Cruises president on renewing the cruise experience

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Portraits of Michael Goh, President of StarDream Cruises photographed onboard Genting Dream at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore on Oct 24, 2025.
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Portraits of Michael Goh, President of StarDream Cruises photographed onboard Genting Dream at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore on Oct 24, 2025.

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Working from anywhere is the future, with co-working spaces as part of the solution, says JustCo CEO

JustCo co-founder and CEO Kong Wan Sing said the business has been profitable for the past three years.
JustCo co-founder and CEO Kong Wan Sing said the business has been profitable for the past three years.

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