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Grab partners with Singapore Enterprise to launch 'Full House Mission' supporting small F&B businesses

May 2026 SEA E-commerce Data Released: Divergent Traffic Trends for Shopee and Lazada

Keppel Data Center Fund III Secures Land for 60MW AI Data Center in Senoko

Sea Ltd. COO Ye Gang Sells 20k Shares for ~$1.77M

DBS Expands Service: Singapore Customers Can Directly Transfer to WeChat Digital RMB Wallet

Singapore Airlines Launches First Direct Flight to Hangzhou, Weekly Flights Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels

OCBC to Launch Physical Gold Trading and Storage Service in Singapore on June 10

Keppel REIT Secures $159.5M Credit Facility, Manager Change Risks Cross-Default

DBS Upgrades DBS Remit Service: Allows Fee-Free Remittances to WeChat Pay

Keppel prices S$325 million subordinated perpetual securities at 3.30%

Sea Limited COO Gang Ye Sells 10,000 Shares, Reducing Stake by 5.56%

EWEC Awards Tawila C IPP Project to TAQA and Consortium

Sea Ltd. COO Ye Gang Indirectly Sells 20,000 Shares, Raising ~$1.84 Million

FPT and Sembcorp Sign MoU to Explore AI and Sustainable Urban Cooperation in APAC

DBS Launches New Feature: Android Phones Become Contactless Payment Terminals

Sea Ltd Plans Vietnam Expansion in Finance and Logistics, Discusses Cooperation with Leaders

Sea Establishes AI Investment Team Led by Zhang Endong to Seek Growth Amid Competition

Sea Group Establishes AI Investment Team Led by Endong Zhang to Seek Global Opportunities

Keppel Launches Singapore's First Hydrogen-Compatible Sakra Cogen Plant

Sea Reports Strong Q1 Earnings and Launches $1B Buyback, Analysts Warn of Valuation Risks

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Epsium Enterprise

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Asian markets broadly rose, with Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore hitting record highs. Honda surged nearly 8%. Conversely, Indonesia's index plunged 4% to a five-year low due to high oil prices and intervention concerns. US futures were mixed.

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Tokyo Electron

Asian Markets Broadly Higher; Japan, Taiwan, Singapore Hit Record Highs; HONDA Surges Nearly 8%; Indonesia Index Plunges 4% to Five-Year Low

Singapore's economy grew by 6.0% in Q1 2026, surpassing expectations, driven by wholesale trade, manufacturing, and finance sectors. However, officials warn of weakened outlook due to Middle East conflicts impacting global growth. The central bank maintains a stable monetary policy, with export growth forecast raised to 3.0%-5.0%. Inflation forecasts have also been increased, reflecting ongoing economic challenges.

- Singapore's economy grew 1.0% in Q1 2026, surpassing an initial estimate of a 0.3% contraction, driven by wholesale trade, manufacturing, and finance sectors.  
- The Ministry of Trade and Industry maintained its growth forecast at 2.0% to 4.0% but noted increased downside risks due to global conflicts and inflation.  
- Non-oil domestic exports rose 9.6% in Q1, led by a significant increase in electronics, while inflation forecasts were adjusted upward amid ongoing trade policy uncertainties.

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STI ETF

World's second richest country enjoys Q1 GDP growth at 6%

Asean businesses are focusing on regional growth and investment amid global uncertainties, reallocating capital and supply chains within Southeast Asia. A survey by The Business Times revealed that while overall sentiment remains positive, expectations for revenue growth have decreased due to geopolitical tensions and the Middle East crisis. Companies plan to invest 81% of their capital within Asia, with a strong emphasis on Asean markets. The shift towards supply chain regionalization is evident, as businesses prioritize infrastructure quality and market access.

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What will power growth amid uncertainty? Asean businesses say answer lies close to home: BT survey

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A recent survey by The Business Times reveals that 63% of business leaders in Southeast Asia see strong economic opportunities in the Asean region over the next three years, with domestic markets viewed as most compelling. However, a significant trust gap exists, particularly in the Philippines and Singapore, where over 40% of respondents expressed low trust despite recognizing opportunities. Factors such as intense competition, rising costs, and regulatory challenges contribute to this disparity.

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DBS Group

‘High opportunity, low trust’: Why firms see Asean market as attractive but not easy to navigate

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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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Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund

Amova Singapore STI ETF

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.

Singapore Business Review

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

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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VanEck Oil Refiners ETF

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VanEck Oil Services ETF

Pro Ultr Bloomberg Crude Oil

Shell plc ADRhedged

United States Oil Fund LP

Range Global LNG Ecosystem ETF

iShares US Oil Equip & Svcs

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Us 12 Mth Natural Gas

Alerian MLP

Us Natural Gas

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iShares US Oil & Gas Expl & Prod

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Shell PLC

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

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