Young Zhan Heng

Young Zhan Heng

JOURNALIST

Young Zhan Heng is a journalist with BT, covering telcos, tech and artificial intelligence. Zhan Heng graduated from the National University of Singapore with a degree in data science and economics.

OpenClaw is a locally-run AI assistant capable of executing multi-step commands – from writing code to executing financial transactions – with minimal human oversight.

OpenClaw’s rapid rise exposes ‘shadow AI’ risks in Singapore firms

The tool’s intrusive nature makes it unsuitable for use at an enterprise level, industry experts say

“We are looking at assets that can help us expand our platform, to be more ‘sticky’,” says Dr Jiang Tianyi, chief executive officer of AvePoint.

AvePoint eyes US$100 million in acquisitions to fast-track US$1 billion revenue target

The data protection firm is also considering more stock buybacks and expanding its headcount

Across the broader market, gainers trailed losers 181 to 427, after 1.9 billion securities worth S$2.5 billion changed hands.

Singapore stocks fall as Fed holds firm; STI down 0.7%

Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 427 to 181, after 1.9 billion securities worth S$2.5 billion change hands

Serene Nah, managing director and Apac head at Digital Realty, says Singapore and Japan remain the top markets in the region for data centre demands.

Singapore’s next data-centre growth wave lies in AI inference: Digital Realty

Data sovereignty will also be a bigger theme as regional regulations tighten, says the data centre operator’s Apac head

This push comes as companies globally are reshaping their workforces around AI, raising concerns on job cuts and how quickly workers can adapt to changing work demands.

Singapore’s new AI-upskilling push seen as shield against job displacement amid global layoffs

The National AI Impact Programme seeks to train 100,000 workers to be ‘fluent’ in applying artificial intelligence skills in their jobs

Sea’s growth in Q4 FY2025 comes on the back of higher contributions across its segments.

Sea Q4 earnings up 72.9% at US$410.9 million; targets 25% GMV growth in Shopee

For the full year, earnings surge to US$1.6 billion from US$447.8 million

This raise in cybersecurity level comes after attackers have infected over 2,700 digital devices – such as baby monitors and routers – in Singapore last year.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Budget 2026: Singapore mandates stricter security for home routers, raises bar for critical infrastructure

The measures aim to better protect consumers from cyberthreats and raise baseline national cybersecurity standards

Minister of Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo noted that currently, 15 per cent of small and medium enterprises and about seven in 10 workers use AI in some way.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Budget 2026: Singapore to train 100,000 workers to apply AI

The government also aims to support 10,000 enterprises in adopting artificial intelligence over the next three years