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Singapore's Straits Times Index Soars 23%, IPOs Struggle

4/10/2026

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The Straits Times Index rose 23% in 2025 and surpassed 5,000 points.
Singapore's IPO activity was weak, with 16 IPOs last year, far below Hong Kong's 119.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) committed S$5 billion to boost investment and liquidity.
Efforts to streamline the IPO process and establish a dual-listing agreement with Nasdaq have increased interest in mid-size and smaller companies, with 20 potential IPOs discussed for this year.

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Story summary

The Straits Times Index rose 23% in 2025 and surpassed 5,000 points.
Singapore's IPO activity was weak, with 16 IPOs last year, far below Hong Kong's 119.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) committed S$5 billion to boost investment and liquidity.
Efforts to streamline the IPO process and establish a dual-listing agreement with Nasdaq have increased interest in mid-size and smaller companies, with 20 potential IPOs discussed for this year.