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More leaders joined AI trainings in 2025 but confidence gaps remain: report

Despite this increase, only 47% of companies report offering tailored AI programs.

Singapore ranks second globally in data centre construction costs

Despite this, the report said Singapore remains a resilient and attractive destination for data centre investment.

Singapore firms cite skills gap as key barrier to AI growth

Around 65% of AI adopters are still focused on basic use cases such as chatbots, analytics, or process automation.

Singapore consumers grow wary of data use in digital ads: report

Time spent on digital content remains high, with users averaging 6 hours and 44 minutes per week on social media.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.54%; Top stock is Singapore Telecommunications

Singapore Telecommunications Limited is the top stock with a 5.39% increase.

AI overtakes advisers as top tool for young Singapore investors

However, nearly half of the respondents reported negative experiences with AI tools due to outdated data, among others.

UOB’s net profit down 16% to $443m in Q3

This was due to net interest income declining 8% year on year to $2.3b.

COTD: Funding in Singapore peaked to $274m in October

Late-stage rounds accounted for 81.1% of funding during the month.  

Bukit Sembawang net profit after tax slides 25% YoY in H1

It cited lower revenue from property and hospitality segments for $47m profit.

CBD office rents hit five-year high on strong occupancy amidst tight supply

Savills reported its sixth straight quarterly rise in Q3.

Cathay Pacific to buy back shares of Qatar Airways for $1.17b

Qatar Airways would sell all 643.07 million shares it held at (HK$10.8374).

DBS’s net profit slips 2% YoY in 9M

The group attributed this to the impact of the global minimum tax.

Singaporeans account for 11% of stolen card data: study

In terms of price, Japan is most expensive whilst New Zealand saw the most growth.

Coliwoo Holding sees high subscriptions in IPO

Firm’s public offer shares were 20.7 times subscribed whilst placement was 7.3 times subscribed.

PropNex unit faces $586,000 lawsuit

Propnex Realty is among three co-defendants named in the lawsuit.

Wee Hur, GSC secure $613.9m Upper Thomson Road site

They will develop a 99-year leasehold plot for residential and retail use.