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COTD: GenAI ranks amongst top business priorities for Singapore C-suites

87% of business leaders prioritise AI, but 95% are concerned about implementation challenges.

New SIA blueprint drives awareness and change in architecture

New framework from the Singapore Institute of Architects prompts industry adaptation.

Why angel investors remain optimistic despite startup failure rate

Nearly half reported positive gains, with 22% experiencing losses, whilst 36.1% did not track.

Wealth transfers to spur family offices’ growth in SG, HK

The two markets each manage $1.3t in offshore assets.

DBS names Calvin Ong as head of consumer banking in Singapore

Ong will take over from Jeremy Soo beginning 1 January 2025.

CCCS fines Rei Securite and ex-director over bid-rigging activity

The competition watchdog imposed $8,787 in total financial penalties on the two.

Motor vehicles lift Singapore retail sales by 1.0% YoY in July

Excluding motor vehicles, sales would have dipped 2.3% YoY.

NUS launches $39m alternative protein research hub

The centre aims to address global food security concerns.

Singaporean property investors face tougher tax rules in Australia

The tax update could lead to penalties and reassessments potentially reaching tens of thousands of dollars.

Empyrion Digital enters Japan with 25MW AI-ready data centre

The construction of the data centre will commence in 2025.

Wing Tai chairman’s wife acquires 70,000 shares

The financial details of the purchase were not disclosed.

NNI, IMH ink MOU to strengthen neuroscience and psychiatry partnership

This aims to leverage their commonalities and complementary strengths for the public. 

SP Group deploys 240 MWp agrivoltaic project in China

This will be fully operational by the end of 2024.