<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>SINGAPORE (July 4): Geopolitical uncertainty, trade issues and macroeconomic conditions are dampening investor enthusiasm for initial public offerings (IPOs), according to the quarterly Global IPO trends: Q2 2018 report published today by professional services firm EY.</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>Singapore saw its IPO activity fall 60% y-o-y in 2Q18, with four IPOs during the quarter raising just US$0.07 billion (S$0.10 billion) – some 79% lower than the corresponding quarter last year.</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>Year-to-date, this brings the total number of IPOs in the city-state to seven, down 30% compared to a year ago... <a href="https://www.theedgesingapore.com/ipo-activity-slows-amid-geopolitical-uncertainties-trade-tensions" target="_blank">(Click here to read the full story)</a></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

SINGAPORE (July 4): Geopolitical uncertainty, trade issues and macroeconomic conditions are dampening investor enthusiasm for initial public offerings (IPOs), according to the quarterly Global IPO trends: Q2 2018 report published today by professional services firm EY.

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IPO activity slows amid geopolitical uncertainties, trade tensions

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday she was happy the US Congress had passed a sweeping foreign aid package which includes arms support for the island, as China urged Washington to stop selling weapons to Taipei.

Taiwan happy with US aid package, China objects to arms sales

Immigration officers are not allowed to reject any passport renewal or first-time application solely because the applicant fails to master the national language, said Immigration director general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh.

“I would like to clarify that in fulfilling their responsibilities, immigration officers will conduct random checks in various aspects to verify applications.

Immigration officers not allowed to reject passport renewals based on language fluency, says DG

Former Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong has filed an appeal at the Federal Court against the Court of Appeal's decision in upholding his conviction for raping his maid five years ago.

Paul Yong takes rape conviction appeal to top court

World stocks rose on Wednesday led by tech names as investors' focus shifts to earnings from US megacap bellwethers this week, while the yen remained mired near 34-year lows, keeping traders wary of intervention from Japanese authorities.

Shares jump on tech boost; fragile yen on intervention watch

(April 24): Foreign investors have sold Indonesian stocks for 15 straight days, the longest stretch since January 2023, on expectations of a prolonged period of higher interest rates and a stronger US dollar.

Global funds sell Indonesian stocks in longest streak in a year

Some of the world’s biggest energy trading companies are returning to metals, years after getting burnt in the notoriously difficult markets.

World’s biggest energy traders are returning to metals

Chinese developer Country Garden Holdings Co, one of the biggest symbols of the nation’s broader property debt crisis, won approval to push back payments on three yuan bonds, people familiar with the matter said, staving off its first local default for now.

Country Garden extends bonds to avoid first local default, Bloomberg reports

JAKARTA (April 24): Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday vowed to fight for all Indonesians and called for unity among political elites to take the country forward, as he seeks to strengthen his parliamentary clout ahead of taking office in October.

Prabowo vows to fight for all Indonesians, calls for unity among political elites

Several important developments related to Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB), including the appointment of its board members and the direction of the agency, will be announced on Thursday, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

Digital minister to unveil DNB board, announce new developments tomorrow — Fahmi

LONDON (April 24): London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) shareholders will vote on Thursday on whether to potentially double the pay of chief executive officer (CEO) David Schwimmer, after the 300-year old bourse campaigned to raise executive rewards to strengthen UK capital markets.

LSEG shareholders to vote on doubling CEO's potential pay

The Edge covers former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's 1Malaysia Development Bhd-Tanore (1MDB-Tanore) trial live.

Najib's 1MDB-Tanore trial live reporting (April 24)

Farm Price Holdings Bhd on Wednesday began taking orders from investors for its initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market to raise up to RM32.4 million.

The IPO, priced at 24 sen apiece, involves a public issuance of 102 million new shares as well as an offer for sale of 33 million existing shares, according to its prospectus. All in, the listing offers investors a 30% stake in the Johor-based wholesalers and vegetables distributor.

Farm Price starts taking orders for ACE Market IPO to raise up to RM24.48 mil

Analysts predict a decline in earnings for Malaysian automotive companies in 2024, attributed to lower sales volumes and higher operating costs, coupled with the emergence of several Chinese original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) offering attractive pricing.

M'sian automakers expected to feel pinch from lower sales, higher costs, rise of Chinese OEMs

Capital A Bhd’s unit AirAsia Consulting Sdn Bhd is the entity that is bidding to acquire SriLankan Airlines, and if it materialises, will raise its own capital for the acquisition, according to chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

AirAsia Consulting, not AirAsia, is bidding for SriLankan Airlines, says Fernandes

With Malaysia’s 5G outdoor coverage having reached the 80% target for coverage of populated areas (CoPA) at the end of 2023 and after the signing of the share subscription agreements (SSAs) by five mobile network operators (MNOs) on Dec 1, 2023, what’s next for the next stage of 5G deployment in Malaysia?

What’s next for 5G deployment in Malaysia?

E-government services provider MyEG Services Bhd has inked an agreement to collaborate on the launch of a virtual asset fund or Hong Kong virtual assets exchange-traded fund (ETF) products.

MyEG inks partnership to launch Hong Kong virtual assets

Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at the midday break on Wednesday, supported by continuous buying in selected heavyweight counters, especially in the telecommunications and media sectors.&nbsp;

Telco shares lift Bursa higher at midday

One of the world’s busiest land checkpoints is set to become less congested as Malaysians travelling to Singapore on factory buses will be able to clear immigration through QR code.

Malaysia to start using QR code at checkpoints with Singapore, report says

Capital A Bhd’s board of directors has decided to extend Tan Sri Tony Fernandes'&nbsp;tenure as the chief executive officer for another five years, and as a strategic adviser to the airlines business, which is poised to be merged into AirAsia X Bhd.

Fernandes to be CEO of Capital A for another five years

Rakuten Trade said NationGate Holdings Bhd may extend its upward trajectory after breaking out from its one-month rectangular pattern on Tuesday.

NationGate may extend upward trajectory, says Rakuten Trade 

Shares of DXN Holdings Bhd surged on Wednesday to its highest in more than a month as analysts continued to urge investors to buy the stock after the health supplement company’s fourth-quarter (4Q) results.

DXN climbs over one-month high, analysts see positive outlook

World stocks rose on Wednesday led by tech names as investors' focus shifts to earnings from US megacap bellwethers this week, while the yen remained mired near 34-year lows, keeping traders wary of intervention from Japanese authorities.

Haily Group Bhd shares continued their uptrend on Wednesday to a near all-time high, after the construction outfit won a RM109.5 million contract for terrace houses in Pontian, Johor.

Haily shares near all-time high after securing RM109.5m housing job

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigating officer (MACC IO) probing Datuk Seri Najib Razak in relation to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) debacle never asked the former prime minister if he had instructed for the controversial transfer of US$700 million to a company linked to fugitive Low Taek Jho (Jho Low), the court heard on Wednesday.

MACC officer did not ask Najib if he instructed controversial transfer of US$700m to Good Star

Gold’s record-setting rally this year has puzzled market watchers, as bullion has roared higher, despite headwinds that should have held it back. With prices sagging this week, the explanation may lie in China.

Gold’s record-setting rally may have its roots in Chinese frenzy

Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd, the locally-listed unit of the Danish brewer, confirmed the price increases for its beer products starting this month.

Carlsberg Malaysia raises prices of beers to preserve margin

Tesla Inc is accelerating the launch of more affordable models in a bid to arrest a deterioration in its profit margins and sales.

Tesla to accelerate launch of cheaper cars after sales miss

KUALA LUMPUR (April 24): Dataprep Holdings Bhd said on Wednesday that Tan Sri Muhammad Ikmal Opat Abdullah has ceased to be the substantial shareholder in the IT products and services company.

Muhammad Ikmal of Widad ceases to be Dataprep’s substantial shareholder as shares sale continues

Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street's upbeat overnight performance, as confidence was buoyed by a spate of solid corporate earnings that many see as a precursor of those from the mega caps which will be reported over the next few days, said an analyst.

Bursa opens higher, tracking overnight Wall Street

Meta Bright Group Bhd said its wholly owned subsidiary FBO Land (Serendah) Sdn Bhd and Doople Tech Sdn Bhd have entered a solar supply agreement with Cherengin Hills Sdn Bhd, following its recent collaboration with Doople to form a joint venture (JV) company to bid for renewable energy (RE) projects with a Bumiputera equity requirement.