Grab CEO Anthony Tan was honoured as Businessman of the Year at the 41st Singapore Business Awards for his leadership and contributions to digital inclusion. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...
JustCo’s IPO 3.4 times subscribed at 94 cents per share
The initial public offering (IPO) of Singapore-grown flexible workspace operator JustCo, comprising approximately 32.09 million shares priced at 94 cents each, was 3.4 times subscribed. Together with ...
The art of finance: What lines the halls of Singapore’s banking giants?
Art adorns the halls of Singapore banks to inspire their clients and employees and sometimes, to depict the bank’s own story [SINGAPORE] Along the corridors of Swiss private bank UBS in Singapore, a ...
Singapore and World Bank team up to launch carbon markets programme
The programme aims to tackle the obstacles hindering the development of carbon markets Read more at The Business Times.
StanChart Singapore to hire more wealth bankers amid plans to cut over 7,000 jobs globally
It will cut more than 15% of its global corporate function headcount; the impact on Singapore roles is still unclear Read more at The Business Times.
OpenAI Bets S$300M on Singapore as Its Asian Applied AI Hub
OpenAI will launch its first overseas Applied AI Lab in Singapore through a S$300M deal focused on applied AI, talent, and SME access.
Singapore’s weaponised drone trial spotlights regional rush for unmanned systems
As Southeast Asian militaries adopt cheap, lethal systems, experts warn a lack of established rules could prove dangerous.
Singapore and French start-ups win big at The Liveability Challenge with scalable green solutions
The start-ups from France and Singapore won the grand prize of $1 million each for their technologies. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore climate initiative secures $1 billion to finance green projects in Asia
The MAS-backed initiative has secured another round of fundraising and attracted more private financiers. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore looks to strengthen position as trusted AI financial hub
Singapore is looking to deepen its position as a trusted AI-powered financial hub, with deputy prime minister (DPM) Gan Kim Yong urging businesses and financial institutions to move beyond AI ...
Singapore ramps up AI push for SMEs with new initiatives, partnerships
An awards recognising those that have achieved measurable business outcomes through the use of AI launched Read more at The Business Times.
Grab, RSM join Singapore’s Digital Enterprise Blueprint to bring AI and cyber tools to 12,000 SMEs
Grab will target merchants with AI training, while RSM will run phishing simulations as Singapore expands support for SMEs under the DEB.
Singapore’s Singtel to boost spending as telecom major eyes AI services, data center expansion
Southeast Asia's largest telecom operator plans to spend around S$3 billion in its current fiscal year to boost investments in AI and data centers.
Singapore ranks third in DBS’ Global AI Financial Hub Index, behind New York and San Francisco
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong has urged global AI players in Singapore to deepen the country's local workforce capabilities. Speaking at a dialogue session on AI readiness, he added that ...
Over 130 arrested in Singapore in crackdown on transnational scams linked to $963m in losses
The operation involved more than 3,200 law enforcement officers from 10 territories. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OpenAI deepens Singapore bet with SG$300m investment
OpenAI is investing more than SG$300 million in Singapore to launch its first Applied AI Lab outside the United States, in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Development and Information.