Keppel

StarHub, Keppel confirm talks over potential M1 deal

StarHub and M1 were reported to have explored a potential merger in 2024, but no deal materialised then.

Keppel planning subsea cable to transmit solar energy from Indonesia to Jurong Island plant

Keppel is planning for the transmission cable from the Riau Islands solar facility to land at the Keppel Merlimau Cogen power plant (above).

CEO Insights

Why Keppel DC REIT runs its data centres like shopping malls: CEO

Like being the landlord of a shopping mall, managing Keppel DC REIT is about strategising the right mix of tenants to ensure sustainable long-term growth, says Loh Hwee Long, chief executive of the REIT manager.

Keppel DC REIT spends $1.5 billion on two freehold data centres in Japan

The acquisitions are expected to be accretive to distribution per unit.

Keppel’s first-half overall profit takes hit from M1 sale collapse, non-core losses

The group is now overhauling M1 to cut $70 million in annual costs by 2028 and position the telco for future industry consolidation.

Keppel beats end-2026 target of $100 billion funds under management early

Keppel added around $13.5 billion in FUM across its infrastructure, real estate and connectivity private funds year to date.

Singapore’s Keppel to sell oil rigs for $3.7 billion

Keppel will divest six operational rigs this year to the private fund Keppel Offshore Fund for $1.2 billion.

News analysis

M1-Simba deal collapse: A setback for consolidation, but not necessarily for Keppel or consumers

The sale of M1 to Simba was first announced in August 2025. The deal was valued at about $1.43 billion.

Failed Simba-M1 deal could pose setback to Keppel, lead to more cost pressures for telcos

The failed Simba-M1 merger would prolong an aggressive price war and hurt telcos' earnings, analysts said.

Keppel to allow Simba’s bid for subsidiary M1 to lapse, explore new buyers

Earlier in the day, IMDA announced that it has suspended its review of Simba Telecom’s $1.43 billion bid for M1’s telecommunications business.

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