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Benjamin Lim

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Benjamin covers primarily companies and markets as a business correspondent, and also has a keen interest in the tech, healthcare and automobile sectors. He started his journalism career with The New Paper in 2014, and has written for various media outlets before transitioning to content production and strategy. Prior to returning to the newsroom in 2025, he managed content and communications for luxury carmaker Ferrari in Asia-Pacific for three years.

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SpaceX’s $2.25 trillion IPO is set for lift-off: Can Singapore investors buy in?

Analysts said that SpaceX's initial public offering could be overvalued, and investors should expect a volatile first day of trading.
Analysts said that SpaceX's initial public offering could be overvalued, and investors should expect a volatile first day of trading.

Tech tremors: Overpriced SpaceX IPO roils markets, Singapore tech stocks not spared

FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed miniature model of Elon Musk and a SpaceX logo are seen in this illustration created on January 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed miniature model of Elon Musk and a SpaceX logo are seen in this illustration created on January 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Co-living and wellness spaces set to transform former MHA and British spy HQ site in Tanglin

The historic Phoenix Park site will feature wellness amenities, F&B and retail spaces, as well as serviced apartments.
The historic Phoenix Park site will feature wellness amenities, F&B and retail spaces, as well as serviced apartments.

Mapletree bets big on warehouses, logistics parks across Asia to boost growth

Mapletree reported $285.6 million in profit after tax and minority interests for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, a 25.7 per cent increase year on year, while revenue remained flat at $2.2 billion.
Mapletree reported $285.6 million in profit after tax and minority interests for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, a 25.7 per cent increase year on year, while revenue remained flat at $2.2 billion.

Funding winter continues for Singapore start-ups but AI, deep tech deals up in 2025

(From left) Openspace head of Ecosystem and Partnerships Charmaine Ng, Chope founder Arrif Ziaudeen, Tin Men Capital co-founder Jeremy Tan and Enterprise Singapore executive director Sophia Ng at the Startups Converge event on May 28.
(From left) Openspace head of Ecosystem and Partnerships Charmaine Ng, Chope founder Arrif Ziaudeen, Tin Men Capital co-founder Jeremy Tan and Enterprise Singapore executive director Sophia Ng at the Startups Converge event on May 28.

Singtel share slide: What should you do with your special discounted shares?

Since Singtel announced on May 21 its results for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, its share price has fallen by 9.6 per cent.
Since Singtel announced on May 21 its results for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, its share price has fallen by 9.6 per cent.

New life sciences hub Geneo to link companies with talent, foster collaboration

Geneo, the new life sciences and research hub in Science Park, aims to foster a vibrant ecosystem for firms and start-ups in the sector.
Geneo, the new life sciences and research hub in Science Park, aims to foster a vibrant ecosystem for firms and start-ups in the sector.

Singtel’s shares down 6.4% as S’pore business weakens: Key takeaways from telco’s full-year results

Singtel revealed persistently tough conditions for its consumer business in Singapore.
Singtel revealed persistently tough conditions for its consumer business in Singapore.

Failed Simba-M1 deal could pose setback to Keppel, lead to more cost pressures for telcos

The failed Simba-M1 merger would prolong an aggressive price war and hurt telcos' earnings, analysts said.
The failed Simba-M1 merger would prolong an aggressive price war and hurt telcos' earnings, analysts said.

Some elderly S’poreans unsure how to sell their Singtel discounted shares while others cash in early

Approximately 615,000 Singaporeans aged 50 and above hold Singtel special discounted shares.
Approximately 615,000 Singaporeans aged 50 and above hold Singtel special discounted shares.

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