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Singapore's Green Investment Partnership Completes Second Fundraising Round, Totaling Approximately S$1 Billion

Sembcorp Marine UK and Digital Reef Plan to Develop 280MW Data Center in UK

Bank of China and Singapore Exchange Sign MOU to Deepen Financial Cooperation

Mahindra & Mahindra partners with DBS Bank India to launch ESG-linked dealer financing plan

City Developments Limited Secures S$300M Sustainability-Linked Loan from DBS

Aletheia Capital Reaffirms Buy Rating on Wilmar International with S$5.00 Target Price

ST Engineering Q1 FY2026 Revenue Up 11%, Secures S$4.8B in New Contracts

MoneyMax Treasure Prices $30M 5-Year Notes, DBS as Lead Underwriter

OCBC Plans to Add 30-50 Staff in Hong Kong by 2026 to Expand Wealth Management Team

OCBC Hong Kong Branch Attracts New Customers with Lifestyle Strategy, Account Growth Surges 125%

UOL Acquires UOB's Remaining Stake in Orchard Road Faber House for $68.5M

OCBC Bank 2026 H1 Revenue Surges 18%, Targets Top 10 Hong Kong Rank by 2030

CDL Secures SGD 300 Million Sustainability-Linked Loan from DBS

DBS Taiwan Launches DBS Spark Banking for Emerging Affluent Clients

AirTrunk Seeks $2.3B Loan for Data Center Project

SingTel 10 to Release FY2026 Earnings on May 21 Pre-Market SGT, Forecast Revenue SGD 14.46 B

Singapore Exchange Reports 6% YOY Increase in Securities Market Turnover in April

OCBC signs agreement with Australia to boost trade and investment cooperation between ASEAN and Australia

Singapore Introduces Economic Strategy Review to Tackle AI Impact

Fitch Confirms and Upgrades DBS (Hong Kong)'s Ratings

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Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan stated in Parliament that no single currency significantly impacts the stability of the Singapore dollar. He addressed concerns regarding the US dollar's changing role and its influence on the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate (S$NEER). Tan emphasized that the S$NEER basket is periodically updated to reflect trade patterns, noting the US dollar's dominance in global trade. The Singapore dollar has appreciated by 12% since monetary policy tightening in October 2021, which has mitigated imported inflation effects on the economy.

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No currency alone ‘unduly affects’ Singdollar’s stability: Alvin Tan

The Import Price Index (IPI) in Singapore rose 11.1% YoY in March, reversing a previous decline, driven by a 41.5% increase in oil prices. Month-on-month, import prices increased by 11.2%. The Export Price Index (EPI) also saw an 8.4% YoY rise, supported by a 44.5% surge in the oil index. However, gains in export prices were offset by declines in various sectors, including food and chemicals.

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Import prices jump 11.1% in March on oil-driven gains

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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has approved BlackRock’s ASEAN Systematic Active Equity (SAE) strategy under the Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP). The BF1 Advantage ASEAN Equity Fund will invest across ASEAN equities, with approximately half allocated to Singapore. The fund aims to enhance Singapore’s asset management ecosystem and broaden investor participation in local equity markets. It will utilize a data-driven approach and is expected to hold 100 to 300 securities, tracking the MSCI ASEAN Investable Market Index. BlackRock's strategy is part of its larger $426.48 billion systematic equities platform.

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MAS gives nod to BlackRock ASEAN equity strategy under EQDP

Stalled US-Iran negotiations are expected to keep energy costs high into the second half of the year, impacting businesses and consumers in Singapore. Analysts advise investors to focus on gas sourcing rather than just LNG prices, as Singapore seeks alternative supplies from Australia and Mozambique due to reduced Middle East supply. The situation is also affecting global companies like Shell, which faces challenges despite benefiting from trading volatility. The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz raises concerns about the region's energy management.

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Stalled US-Iran talks to keep energy costs elevated into H2

The Singapore dollar strengthened slightly against its U.S. counterpart as traders await geopolitical catalysts.

Singapore dollar edges higher as traders await geopolitical catalysts

BlackRock has launched the Asean Systematic Active Equity (SAE) Strategy under Singapore's Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP), targeting small and mid-cap companies across Asean markets. The fund, available to institutional and retail investors, will typically hold 100-300 securities, with around 50% allocated to Singapore equities. BlackRock aims to enhance investor engagement and liquidity in Singapore's equity market, while the strategy aligns with the MSCI Asean Investable Market Index. The initiative is part of a broader effort to channel capital into the high-growth Asean region.

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BlackRock launches Asean equity strategy under EQDP, with a small and mid-cap focus

The Singapore dollar consolidated against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session, but may be weighed by lingering geopolitical risks.

Singapore dollar consolidates, geopolitical risks linger

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The ongoing Iran war poses challenges for Singapore, particularly with rising food and electricity costs due to constrained energy supplies. Despite these difficulties, Singapore aims to leverage the situation to enhance food security and energy resilience. Historical lessons from past energy crises inform current strategies, including diversification of energy sources and support for local agriculture. The government is exploring nuclear energy as a potential solution while emphasizing the importance of maintaining energy security amid global uncertainties.

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The Iran war will continue to be bad news for S’pore, but positives can be drawn from its response

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In March, Singapore's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) slightly fell to 50.5, indicating a slowdown in the pace of manufacturing expansion, primarily affected by a decrease in new orders, new exports, factory output, and employment growth. The Middle East conflict has led to rising energy and raw material costs, with initial impacts on the manufacturing sector becoming evident. Nevertheless, the PMI for the electronics sector rose slightly to 51.4, marking the tenth consecutive month of growth, reflecting strong global demand for semiconductors and AI hardware

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Manufacturing PMI in March slightly fell to 50.5, initial impact of the Middle East war evident | Lianhe Zaobao

Investors are comparing Hong Kong and Singapore ETFs for better exposure to Asia's markets. The iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (EWH) has shown stronger short-term gains, with a 26% return over the past year and a dividend yield of 4.76%. It has an AUM of $796.8 million and is rated a Moderate Buy with a price target suggesting a 16.2% upside. In contrast, the iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (EWS) offers a different growth profile, but specific details on its performance were not provided in the summary.

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