Markets & Investing

E-scooter startup Lime withdraws LTA application for sandbox license

The company decided to “reprioritise” efforts to meet global demand.

Daily Briefing: Cycle & Carriage begins car leasing in Singapore; Influencer commerce platform RAENA secures $1.82m in funding round

And AI-powered retinal diagnostics company Leben Care Technologies raises undisclosed amount from IP Ventures.

First Sponsor Group profits rose 33.1% to $38.9m in H1

It was supported by the properties in China and the Netherlands.

Co-living operator Hmlet raised US$40m in Series B funding round

It will be used for further expansion in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Sydney.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.61%

DBS is the top active stock as it fell 0.23%.

Diamond marketplace LUXIEE bags six-figure investment in seed round

The round was led by Roadbull Logistics vice-chairman Kewee Kho.

Utico's 88% stake acquisition in Hyflux could reach $535m

It includes a $400m commitment to the water treatment firm.

SGX RegCo launches consultation for proposed safeguards to securities market

Proposed enhancement include price collars and an extension of the auction routine.

Novena Global Lifecare completes $475.4m merger with Xingkeduo

Novena Global Lifecare now has access to Xingkeduo’s AI-based platform and physical network of nearly 100 stores.

Chinese FDI into Europe and North America down 18% in H1

Only US$12.3b was invested into these regions, the lowest activity level since 2014.

Frasers Centrepoint secures 33.3% stake in Waterway Point for $240.5m

It launched an equity fund to raise gross proceeds of $437.4m.

Parenting startup theAsianparent raises series C funding

It will use the proceeds for its planned expansion into Asia and Africa.