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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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OCBC steps up wealth management push in Hong Kong

OCBC Hong Kong's wealth income in 2026 is expected to grow five-fold from 2023 levels, said its Greater China head and chief executive Wang Ke.
OCBC Hong Kong's wealth income in 2026 is expected to grow five-fold from 2023 levels, said its Greater China head and chief executive Wang Ke.

From AI robotics to 3D simulation: Singapore deep tech firms tap US market for expansion

(Clockwise from top left) Transcelestial's wireless laser communication, Augmentus' AI robotics solution AutoPath, Aevice’s AeviceMD, and dConstruct Robotics' autonomous platform d.ASH-ER.
(Clockwise from top left) Transcelestial's wireless laser communication, Augmentus' AI robotics solution AutoPath, Aevice’s AeviceMD, and dConstruct Robotics' autonomous platform d.ASH-ER.

Some elderly S’poreans unsure how to sell their Singtel discounted shares while others cash in early

Approximately 615,000 Singaporeans aged 50 and above hold Singtel special discounted shares.
Approximately 615,000 Singaporeans aged 50 and above hold Singtel special discounted shares.

Trust Bank outpaces digital bank rivals due to strong parent ecosystem: Analysts

Trust Bank chief executive Dwaipayan Sadhu said that the profitability was driven by an expanding product suite, deep customer engagement as well as efficiency gains from automation and from AI adoption.
Trust Bank chief executive Dwaipayan Sadhu said that the profitability was driven by an expanding product suite, deep customer engagement as well as efficiency gains from automation and from AI adoption.

No more ‘annual general makan’: Making AGMs in S’pore more relevant for small-time investors

The AGM may be a listed company’s only chance each year to engage both their retail and institutional shareholders.
The AGM may be a listed company’s only chance each year to engage both their retail and institutional shareholders.

OCBC’s wealth business drives Q1 profit up 5% to $1.97 billion, more than expected

OCBC saw record non-interest income, led by strong growth in wealth management.
OCBC saw record non-interest income, led by strong growth in wealth management.

UOB to double wealth income by 2030 by better tapping growing pool of rich customers: CEO

Net profit for the quarter ended Mar 31 was $1.44 billion, down 4 per cent from $1.49 billion a year ago, but beating analysts’ expectations of $1.39 billion in a Bloomberg poll.
Net profit for the quarter ended Mar 31 was $1.44 billion, down 4 per cent from $1.49 billion a year ago, but beating analysts’ expectations of $1.39 billion in a Bloomberg poll.

Bank stocks gain as DBS results lift sentiment; property counters lag

In the shortened trading week, with markets closed on Friday for a public holiday, the Straits Times Index fell 0.2 per cent to 4,912.69.
In the shortened trading week, with markets closed on Friday for a public holiday, the Straits Times Index fell 0.2 per cent to 4,912.69.

DBS ups dividend payout to 81 cents per share as Q1 profit comes in better than expected

DBS shares jumped 3.7 per cent to $58.65 as at 9.18am, after hitting $59, as first-quarter net profit grew 1 per cent on record wealth management fees.
DBS shares jumped 3.7 per cent to $58.65 as at 9.18am, after hitting $59, as first-quarter net profit grew 1 per cent on record wealth management fees.

UOB Kay Hian’s Indonesia unit suspended over lapses during an IPO: Official

OJK said there are strict rules governing IPO shares allocations for insiders to ensure market fairness.
OJK said there are strict rules governing IPO shares allocations for insiders to ensure market fairness.

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