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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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Merger with Mapletree may not be a good fit, some shareholders tell CapitaLand Investment

CapitaLand Investment CEO Lee Chee Koon (centre) said there is no perfect deal, and CLI would assess how it can address any shortcomings in a company it acquires.
CapitaLand Investment CEO Lee Chee Koon (centre) said there is no perfect deal, and CLI would assess how it can address any shortcomings in a company it acquires.

Mall mania: Paragon, i12 Katong change hands; White Sands up for grabs

Cuscaden Peak said CICT's $3.9 billion offer for Paragon was unsolicited, but it nevertheless accepted the proposal after weighing it against its plan to upgrade the mall.
Cuscaden Peak said CICT's $3.9 billion offer for Paragon was unsolicited, but it nevertheless accepted the proposal after weighing it against its plan to upgrade the mall.

CapitaLand Investment tells shareholders it will stick to property-backed lending as concerns emerge

CapitaLand Investment said in response to a shareholder question that it would continue to focus on its real estate credit strategy in APAC.
CapitaLand Investment said in response to a shareholder question that it would continue to focus on its real estate credit strategy in APAC.

Hao Mart shuts stores, sinks deeper into losses with four High Court lawsuits looming

ycmart/ST20260411_202687200531/Ng Sor Luan/Generics of HAO Mart in Whampoa Drive on April 11, 2026.
ycmart/ST20260411_202687200531/Ng Sor Luan/Generics of HAO Mart in Whampoa Drive on April 11, 2026.

Most S’pore firms do not disclose how CEO pay is set; regulators want to change that

SGX's regulatory body proposed several regulations that would mandate companies to publicly disclose their dividend policies, and how they determined their directors' remuneration.
SGX's regulatory body proposed several regulations that would mandate companies to publicly disclose their dividend policies, and how they determined their directors' remuneration.

Singapore cleaning services firm foresees impact on earnings after low-wage subsidies end

The phased withdrawal of a government scheme that co-funds wage increases for lower-wage workers is expected to raise costs.
The phased withdrawal of a government scheme that co-funds wage increases for lower-wage workers is expected to raise costs.

OCBC shareholders criticise dividend payouts; chairman defends policy at AGM

OCBC group CEO Tan Teck Long (left) and chairman Andrew Lee at the bank’s annual general meeting on April 16.
OCBC group CEO Tan Teck Long (left) and chairman Andrew Lee at the bank’s annual general meeting on April 16.

New sustainability innovation hub to ease product testing for start-ups, accelerate market entry

Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry said that the Vidacity innovation hub at One-North will help to produce new unicorns in the green sectors.
Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry said that the Vidacity innovation hub at One-North will help to produce new unicorns in the green sectors.

ST Explains: What to consider before selling your Singtel special discounted shares

Singtel SDS holders should consider the telco's core fundamentals and business strategies before deciding if they should sell.
Singtel SDS holders should consider the telco's core fundamentals and business strategies before deciding if they should sell.

Over 600,000 holders of Singtel discounted shares to get direct ownership to sell for cash

Around 615,000 Singaporeans aged 50 and above will be able to cash out their Singtel special discounted shares (SDS) for around $6,800.
Around 615,000 Singaporeans aged 50 and above will be able to cash out their Singtel special discounted shares (SDS) for around $6,800.

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