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From staging world events to IPO: Kin Global eyes growth in event tourism

Kin Global CEO Vincent Chai (left) and chairman Ko Chee aim to grow the company beyond sports to a  player in the lucrative event tourism sector.
Kin Global CEO Vincent Chai (left) and chairman Ko Chee aim to grow the company beyond sports to a  player in the lucrative event tourism sector.

The Assembly Place pushes into foreign worker housing as co-living growth lifts revenue

Market Insights

Dip-buying drives Singapore stocks higher as retail investors pile in amid Iran conflict

Shares of Singapore Airlines climbed nearly 2.5 per cent from about $6.50 at the start of the week to close at $6.66 on March 27.
Shares of Singapore Airlines climbed nearly 2.5 per cent from about $6.50 at the start of the week to close at $6.66 on March 27.

Two fund managers tapped for new $1.5b Anchor Fund tranche to boost Singapore’s IPO pipeline

The appointments are aimed at attracting more listings in a move to revive the Singapore stock market.
The appointments are aimed at attracting more listings in a move to revive the Singapore stock market.

Keppel banking on energy transition, AI for future growth: CEO

Keppel CEO Loh Chin Hua says the group wants to both enable AI infrastructure and be enabled by AI as an asset manager.
Keppel CEO Loh Chin Hua says the group wants to both enable AI infrastructure and be enabled by AI as an asset manager.

CEO Insights

‘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.

Western economies have become dangerously reliant on global supply chains: Donald Trump Jr

Mr Donald Trump Jr at a US summit in December 2025. The son of US President Donald Trump was the keynote speaker at the US Capital Access Forum in Singapore.
Mr Donald Trump Jr at a US summit in December 2025. The son of US President Donald Trump was the keynote speaker at the US Capital Access Forum in Singapore.

News analysis

Custody reform at SGX: Investors should be given all relevant information before deciding

Singapore’s equities market is somewhat unique in that retail investors have for almost 40 years enjoyed the ability to hold shares directly through CDP.
Singapore’s equities market is somewhat unique in that retail investors have for almost 40 years enjoyed the ability to hold shares directly through CDP.

CEO Insights

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.

UI Boustead REIT closes 8.5% below IPO price amid broader market retreat

It is the first 2026 mainboard listing, and follows a strong offering pipeline in 2025.
It is the first 2026 mainboard listing, and follows a strong offering pipeline in 2025.

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