Markets & Investing

Singapore's venture capital deals hit $20.7b in 2017-2019

The Lion City clinched two-thirds of ASEAN VC deal value during the period.

Keppel Corp to issue $200m notes due 2026

It is expected to be issued on or about 1 October.

10 listed trusts in Temasek's portfolio averaged three-year total return of 42.2%

Mapletree Logistics Trust, Mapletree Industrial Trust and Mapletree Commercial Trust dominated the leaderboard.

Deeptech dominates startup landscape

Venture capitalists are looking to inject more funding into deeptech as the government strengthens its support system amidst a global tech shift.

Daily Briefing: Luxury apartment sales hit 11-year high in January-August; Advance.AI raises $80m in series C round

And Mitsubishi may slash its earnings forecast after US$320m loss by a rogue oil trader.

Singapore mutual funds rated below-average over high fees

Majority of funds charge high front loads and trail commissions.

Vertex Ventures SEA and India closes round for US$305m fund

It will back Series A tech startups in fintech, consumer internet, and enterprise technology.

Bahrain accelerates setup process for Singapore startups

Startups can get guidance from Bahrain’s accelerators as well as financial grants.

Mapletree Industrial Trust raises $400m through oversubscribed private placement

It will be used to partially fund acquisitions and investments in North American data centres.

Mapletree Industrial Trust to raise $350m through private placement

It will be used to fund the acquisition of data centres in North America.

Keppel DC REIT to raise $473.8m to fund acquisitions

It will be used to buy 99% in Keppel DC Singapore 4 and 1-Net North Data Centre.

Keppel unit sells 51% stake in DataCentre One for $102.9m

The proceeds will be used for other acquisitions and refinancing purposes.