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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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Major US semicon equipment firm opens first global office in S’pore to serve Asia customers

(From Left) Mr Chami Perera, COO of EUV Tech, Mr Soo Haw Yun, EDB vice-president, Dr Patrick Naulleau, CEO of EUV Tech, and Mr Tom Arthur, vice president of operations at EUV Tech, officiating the opening of EUV Tech Singapore's new office at MapleTree High-Tech Park on Jan 28, 2026.
(From Left) Mr Chami Perera, COO of EUV Tech, Mr Soo Haw Yun, EDB vice-president, Dr Patrick Naulleau, CEO of EUV Tech, and Mr Tom Arthur, vice president of operations at EUV Tech, officiating the opening of EUV Tech Singapore's new office at MapleTree High-Tech Park on Jan 28, 2026.

OCBC taps Citi for securities lending programme to help clients earn more returns

Clients will still receive dividends, coupon payments and bonus issues, as well as retain full flexibility to sell their securities at any time.
Clients will still receive dividends, coupon payments and bonus issues, as well as retain full flexibility to sell their securities at any time.

OCBC and UOB shares hit new highs, DBS trades below $59

Just weeks ago, UOB had been lagging behind its larger peers DBS and OCBC, which had rallied to record highs.
Just weeks ago, UOB had been lagging behind its larger peers DBS and OCBC, which had rallied to record highs.

SGX proposes reducing lot sizes to make trading more affordable, such as for younger people

SGX said such move could broaden investor participation and increase trading activity.
SGX said such move could broaden investor participation and increase trading activity.

S’pore merchants can access payments and other essential services with Epos’ new app

Epos also rolled out the “Epos360 BlueTap” in Singapore, an over-the-counter device that supports multiple payment methods in one terminal.
Epos also rolled out the “Epos360 BlueTap” in Singapore, an over-the-counter device that supports multiple payment methods in one terminal.

S’pore-based fintech firm 2C2P courts merchants entering South-east Asia

2C2P and Antom worked together to support Chinese toy and food and beverage companies eyeing South-east Asia with payment solutions.
2C2P and Antom worked together to support Chinese toy and food and beverage companies eyeing South-east Asia with payment solutions.

UOL-CapitaLand consortium wins Hougang Central tender, CDL to launch new freehold luxury project

City Developments shares climbed 3.3 per cent over this week as the developer announced previews for Newport Residences, a 246-unit freehold luxury project in Anson Road.
City Developments shares climbed 3.3 per cent over this week as the developer announced previews for Newport Residences, a 246-unit freehold luxury project in Anson Road.

DBS, OCBC shares are setting record highs – are they still a buy?

RHB said that headroom for further valuation expansion may be limited, resulting in more modest returns for the sector ahead.
RHB said that headroom for further valuation expansion may be limited, resulting in more modest returns for the sector ahead.

Singapore has to accept risk of rogue actors to prosper as a wealth hub: Chee Hong Tat

Minister Chee Hong Tat said it is crucial to detect and deal with those rogue cases in a firm and decisive manner to give investors confidence.
Minister Chee Hong Tat said it is crucial to detect and deal with those rogue cases in a firm and decisive manner to give investors confidence.

If there’s any place in the world to do business in 2026, it’s ASEAN: UOB research head

Asean will continue to benefit from supply chain shifts and trading with China.
Asean will continue to benefit from supply chain shifts and trading with China.

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