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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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Not just for the super rich: 8 in 10 DBS retail customers get dedicated wealth planning managers

Nearly one million DBS and POSB customers invest or insure through the bank, and DBS plans to double that number by 2030.
Nearly one million DBS and POSB customers invest or insure through the bank, and DBS plans to double that number by 2030.

Experts urge closer look at SpaceX’s lofty valuation on IPO rally

SpaceX shares debuted at US$150 on June 12 and climbed to a high of US$176.52 during the session, before closing 7 per cent higher at US$160.95.
SpaceX shares debuted at US$150 on June 12 and climbed to a high of US$176.52 during the session, before closing 7 per cent higher at US$160.95.

Citibank Singapore to expand offerings for wealthy clients, tap AI as competition heats up

Yeo Wenxian, Head of Wealth for Asia South and CEO of Citibank Singapore, at the company’s office in Orchard on April 27, 2026.
Yeo Wenxian, Head of Wealth for Asia South and CEO of Citibank Singapore, at the company’s office in Orchard on April 27, 2026.

Singapore investors keep funds with Moomoo, Tiger Brokers, Longbridge amid China curbs

Moomoo, Tiger Brokers and Longbridge Securities are popular with many users in Singapore as they offer low-cost trading and features-rich apps.
Moomoo, Tiger Brokers and Longbridge Securities are popular with many users in Singapore as they offer low-cost trading and features-rich apps.

DBS to open 2 new wealth centres in Singapore by end-2027 to better serve affluent customers

An artist’s impression of the waiting lounges in one of the upcoming wealth centres.
An artist’s impression of the waiting lounges in one of the upcoming wealth centres.

From oil to coffee beans: Traders in Singapore find ways to deal with Middle East disruptions

Some 350 global commodity traders have a significant presence in Singapore.
Ships anchored off Marina Bay and East Coast Park as seen during flight on plane on Dec 1, 2024. Three tracts of land could be reclaimed off East Coast Park in the coming decades, creating about 800ha of land for new homes and other amenities, as well as a new reservoir. Called the Long Island, these land tracts are Singapore's response to the threat of rising sea levels and inland flooding in the East Coast area. Can be used for stories on budget, money, oil, goods, business, shipping, cargo, reclamation, supply, trade, and vessel.
Some 350 global commodity traders have a significant presence in Singapore.
Ships anchored off Marina Bay and East Coast Park as seen during flight on plane on Dec 1, 2024. Three tracts of land could be reclaimed off East Coast Park in the coming decades, creating about 800ha of land for new homes and other amenities, as well as a new reservoir. Called the Long Island, these land tracts are Singapore's response to the threat of rising sea levels and inland flooding in the East Coast area. Can be used for stories on budget, money, oil, goods, business, shipping, cargo, reclamation, supply, trade, and vessel.

Singapore upgrades 2026 key exports growth forecast as AI-related demand surges

Nodx grew by 9.6 per cent in the first quarter, extending the 12.7 per cent expansion in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Nodx grew by 9.6 per cent in the first quarter, extending the 12.7 per cent expansion in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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.

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