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SGX renews courtship of Chinese companies, with focus on strong listings

Chinese companies are rising in importance in the global corporate world and Singapore wants a piece of their action here, SVP and head of capital markets for Greater China, Ms Chia Caihan told The Straits Times in an interview on Dec 17. 

PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY
Chinese companies are rising in importance in the global corporate world and Singapore wants a piece of their action here, SVP and head of capital markets for Greater China, Ms Chia Caihan told The Straits Times in an interview on Dec 17. 

PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY

AI bubble unlikely to pop in 2026 even as doubt seeps into financial markets

In US dollar terms, the AI bubble is almost as large as the dotcom bubble that gradually inflated from 1990 to 2000. ILLUSTRATION: PIXABAY 
In US dollar terms, the AI bubble is almost as large as the dotcom bubble that gradually inflated from 1990 to 2000. ILLUSTRATION: PIXABAY 

Seven enterprise tech trends in S’pore to look out for in 2026

Expect to see more enterprise adoption of Chinese-made robots, language models and other technologies in 2026, a year after DeepSeek turned the world's attention to quiet advancements made by Chinese tech firms. 

PHOTO:  REUTERS
Expect to see more enterprise adoption of Chinese-made robots, language models and other technologies in 2026, a year after DeepSeek turned the world's attention to quiet advancements made by Chinese tech firms. 

PHOTO:  REUTERS

Quantum software firm in S’pore gets boost in real-world testing with its own quantum computer

Horizon Quantum’s founder and chief executive Joe Fitzsimons (right) and principal engineer Kyle Chu with the quantum computer they assembled for $3 million.
Horizon Quantum’s founder and chief executive Joe Fitzsimons (right) and principal engineer Kyle Chu with the quantum computer they assembled for $3 million.

Singapore workers feel trapped over mismatch in expectations amid ‘job-hugging’ trend: Experts

Singapore workers are bidding their time for the right time and opportunity to move, said employment experts.
Singapore workers are bidding their time for the right time and opportunity to move, said employment experts.

Singapore Prestige Brand Award crowns 20 local brands

The award aims to celebrate local brands that excel in branding strategies, market presence, and innovation.
The award aims to celebrate local brands that excel in branding strategies, market presence, and innovation.

New programme arms SMEs with M&A and joint venture tools to help plug knowledge gaps

The old model of building in Singapore first, then venturing out no longer works in today's trade environment, said ASME president Ang Yuit.
The old model of building in Singapore first, then venturing out no longer works in today's trade environment, said ASME president Ang Yuit.

Singapore tops global ranking for growing, attracting and retaining talent

Singapore workers enjoy one of the most supportive ecosystems globally to adapt, grow and thrive, said one of the report's authors, Professor Felipe Monteiro.
Singapore workers enjoy one of the most supportive ecosystems globally to adapt, grow and thrive, said one of the report's authors, Professor Felipe Monteiro.

More technology, higher pay draw younger and more Singaporeans to lift industry

Award recipients of the inaugural Lift and Escalator (L&E) Excellence Awards Mr Ganesh Prasad Vasudevan (left), a troubleshooter at KONE, and Mr Muhammad Zulkarnaen Hashim, a senior L&E specialist at Hitachi Elevator Asia.
Award recipients of the inaugural Lift and Escalator (L&E) Excellence Awards Mr Ganesh Prasad Vasudevan (left), a troubleshooter at KONE, and Mr Muhammad Zulkarnaen Hashim, a senior L&E specialist at Hitachi Elevator Asia.

Singtel raises full-year guidance with 6-month profit of $3.4b, strong show from Australian unit Optus

Singtel’s Australian unit Optus posted a 27 per cent jump in earnings before interest and taxes  at A$283 million (S$241 million).
Singtel’s Australian unit Optus posted a 27 per cent jump in earnings before interest and taxes  at A$283 million (S$241 million).

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