Singapore enterprises are investing heavily in AI, but returns remain uneven. Here’s why governance, cost control and capacity matter more than headcount cuts.
Bank of Singapore Hires Alternative Investments Expert to Strengthen UHNW Solutions
Bank of Singapore, the private banking division of Oversea‑Chinese Banking Corporation, has appointed Bernard Heng as Head of Customised Solutions, effective 2 March 2026. The move is intended to ...
Nikkei, Shanghai, Heng Seng to KOSPI: List of global markets that are observing stock market holiday on Tuesday
Stock market holiday: In mainland China, the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange will remain closed from February 16 to February 23, with trading set to resume on February 24.
OCBC’s Bank of Singapore Appoints Bernard Heng to Lead Customized Solutions for Ultra-High Net Worth Clients
Bank of Singapore, the private banking arm of OCBC, has appointed Bernard Heng as head of customized solutions, effective March 2. Reporting to Lim Leong Guan, global head of the investment solutions ...
Singapore Bets Big on AI in 2026 Budget, Finance Named Key Sector for Transformation
Artificial intelligence (AI) took center stage in Singapore's 2026 Budget, with the government announcing a comprehensive national strategy to harness AI as a competitive advantage and accelerate ...
Gold proxies gain on soaring prices, but ‘be prudent, earnings matter!’ reminds OCBC
With gold prices remaining well-supported by central bank buying and geopolitical tensions, this results in a “conducive environment” supportive of the pawnbroking business, notes OCBC's Carmen Lee.
New growth capital work group set up in Singapore to support firms from start-up to IPO
It will explore measures to strengthen venture capital, private equity and securitised assets. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Why Singapore’s prime minister gave DBS and Grab a shout-out during the country’s budget speech
Lawerence Wong called on Singapore's companies to adopt AI “comprehensively”, and described DBS and Grab as firms "moving decisively on AI transformation." ...
New growth capital workgroup set up in Singapore to support firms from start-up to IPO
It will explore measures to strengthen venture capital, private equity and securitised assets. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
HSBC Group COO Suzy White Joins HSBC Singapore Board
HSBC Singapore has appointed Suzy White to its board, the bank announced. White is currently Group Chief Operating Officer of HSBC. She has spent 25 years with the bank in senior leadership roles ...
DBS launches free online remittance service to popular Chinese e-wallet Weixin Pay
DBS Bank customers can now use their digital banking accounts to transfer money to friends and family with Weixin Pay accounts, a popular e-wallet used in China also known as WeChat Pay.
Stress test: Analysts weigh in on Tan Su Shan’s first year as DBS group CEO
Analysts have mixed reactions to the results, given that they have adjusted their target prices to a broad range of $48.67 to $70.
Singapore to invest in AI, strengthen defence in world ‘beset by uncertainties’
By Xinghui Kok and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong spent a big part of his budget speech on Thursday on the adoption of artificial intelligence and ...
Singapore to Expand Local Stock Market Support Program–Update
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced the government will allocate an additional 1.5 billion Singapore dollars, equivalent to US$1.19 billion, to support Singapore's stock market. The move will bring ...
Watch live: Finance Minister Lawrence Wong’s Budget 2026 statement
SINGAPORE] Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will be delivering Singapore’s Budget 2026 statement in Parliament at 3.30 pm on Thursday (Feb 12). Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore rolls out national AI council, tax breaks, training push to accelerate adoption
Singapore launches AI council, tax breaks, training, and market reforms to boost artificial intelligence adoption.