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Sheila Chiang

Business Correspondent

Sheila is a business correspondent at The Straits Times, specialising in fintech, payments and more. Before that, she honed her expertise as a technology reporter at CNBC, covering cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, cryptocurrencies and e-commerce. Her career began in the fast-paced world of tech start-ups, including a role at an online fashion retailer, where she gained first-hand experience in the intersection of technology and business.

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UOB to create 1,000 roles even as concerns rise over AI’s impact on entry-level roles for fresh grads

Most of permanent roles will span personal financial services and anti-money laundering roles, as well as early-career opportunities.
Most of permanent roles will span personal financial services and anti-money laundering roles, as well as early-career opportunities.

DBS, OCBC and UOB shares have fallen. Is it a good time to buy?

Citi expects OCBC’s Q3 earnings to be flat year on year, and growth optimism for the lender to be derailed.
Citi expects OCBC’s Q3 earnings to be flat year on year, and growth optimism for the lender to be derailed.

DBS CEO Tan Su Shan, environmental advocate Kong Man Jing win at Her World’s annual awards

Ms Tan Su Shan (left), CEO of DBS Group, was named Her World Woman of the Year 2026, and Ms Kong Man Jing, co-founder of Just Keep Thinking, was named Her World Young Woman Achiever 2026.
Ms Tan Su Shan (left), CEO of DBS Group, was named Her World Woman of the Year 2026, and Ms Kong Man Jing, co-founder of Just Keep Thinking, was named Her World Young Woman Achiever 2026.

MAS proposes tighter board rules for Singapore banks, insurers

The proposed updates build on revisions made in November 2021 to MAS’ guidelines on corporate governance for banks and insurers, as well as their designated financial holding companies.
The proposed updates build on revisions made in November 2021 to MAS’ guidelines on corporate governance for banks and insurers, as well as their designated financial holding companies.

Singapore factory output jumps in August, driven by sustained AI demand

Output from the precision engineering cluster saw the largest growth in August, jumping 33.9% year on year.
Output from the precision engineering cluster saw the largest growth in August, jumping 33.9% year on year.

S’pore firms, households have sufficient buffers to weather financial shocks: MAS review

The review comes as inflation has proven more sticky than expected, with the escalation of the Middle East conflict adding to energy price pressures.
The review comes as inflation has proven more sticky than expected, with the escalation of the Middle East conflict adding to energy price pressures.

UOB shares rise after Fed hikes rates; yen weakens against Singdollar: Markets this week

UOB shares rose 1.25 per cent over the week to $41.78 while DBS closed 0.18 per cent lower at $76.86 and OCBC was down 0.7 per cent to $31.38.
UOB shares rose 1.25 per cent over the week to $41.78 while DBS closed 0.18 per cent lower at $76.86 and OCBC was down 0.7 per cent to $31.38.

OCBC’s blue-chip plan gains traction with young investors, with 1 in 4 customers now under 35

OCBC head of treasury products and equities Germaine Tan says the growing attention on the STI and Singapore being seen as a safe haven have contributed to the growth of its BCIP.
OCBC head of treasury products and equities Germaine Tan says the growing attention on the STI and Singapore being seen as a safe haven have contributed to the growth of its BCIP.

Questions raised as tech giant Sea tells S’pore staff to credit salaries into MariBank accounts

Some Sea employees said they felt like there could be consequences if they declined to open a MariBank account for salary crediting.
Some Sea employees said they felt like there could be consequences if they declined to open a MariBank account for salary crediting.

Radiant World-funded scholarship in UWCSEA under review as S’pore iron ore trader’s legal woes mount

Radiant World’s website says its foundation funds scholarships for talented young women from India to pursue IB at UWCSEA and UWC UK.
Radiant World’s website says its foundation funds scholarships for talented young women from India to pursue IB at UWCSEA and UWC UK.

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