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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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DBS and OCBC draw positive views, but UOB outlook tempered by provisions in Q3

位于武吉士地铁站的大华银行(UOB)、华侨银行(OCBC Bank)和星展银行(DBS)的自动提款机(ATM)。
位于武吉士地铁站的大华银行(UOB)、华侨银行(OCBC Bank)和星展银行(DBS)的自动提款机(ATM)。

High demand for roles like AI engineers and data scientists in fintech: Report

Rising AI adoption is also pushing job seekers to enroll in training programmes to keep themselves relevant.
Rising AI adoption is also pushing job seekers to enroll in training programmes to keep themselves relevant.

Fintech funding in Asean falls 36% as investors shift from growth-chasing start-ups: Report

However, the region saw the average deal size jump 42 per cent in the first nine months of 2025, from the same period a year earlier.
However, the region saw the average deal size jump 42 per cent in the first nine months of 2025, from the same period a year earlier.

A*Star and financial institutions to teach AI to understand Singlish: MAS

MAS managing director Chia Der Jiun said that A*Star and financial institutions will team up to develop a voice-to-text AI model for the financial sector.
MAS managing director Chia Der Jiun said that A*Star and financial institutions will team up to develop a voice-to-text AI model for the financial sector.

Singapore’s small size gives it an edge in building AI-ready workforce: Gan Kim Yong

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said Singapore wants to look at AI at three different levels.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said Singapore wants to look at AI at three different levels.

AI should help people do more and do it faster, not replace them: UOB’s Wee Ee Cheong

UOB’s deputy chairman and chief executive Wee Ee Cheong speaking at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025 on Nov 12.
UOB’s deputy chairman and chief executive Wee Ee Cheong speaking at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025 on Nov 12.

DBS, OCBC shares rally to new highs as Q3 earnings beat forecasts; UOB declines

DBS on Nov 6 posted a better-than-expected profit of $2.95 billion for the July-September quarter, sending its shares to a record high of $55.59.
DBS on Nov 6 posted a better-than-expected profit of $2.95 billion for the July-September quarter, sending its shares to a record high of $55.59.

OCBC shares hit record high after Q3 profit of $1.98 billion beats expectations

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Generic photo of OCBC bank at AMK Hub Sep 12, 2025.
Can use for banking, finance, investment, banks, transaction loan,
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Generic photo of OCBC bank at AMK Hub Sep 12, 2025.
Can use for banking, finance, investment, banks, transaction loan,

Singapore ranks second globally for stolen payment cards due to its highly digital economy: Study

各家银行的信用卡(Credit Cards)。
各家银行的信用卡(Credit Cards)。

DBS shares rally to new high of $55.54 as Q3 earnings beat expectations

DBS' third-quarter net profit was down from a year ago but beat the $2.79 billion forecast by analysts in a Bloomberg poll.
DBS' third-quarter net profit was down from a year ago but beat the $2.79 billion forecast by analysts in a Bloomberg poll.

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