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Young Zhan Heng

Young Zhan Heng

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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.

emailzhyoung@sph.com.sg
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

CMG20250505-ChanBK01/陈斌勤/ Archive photos of ST Engineering.

ST Engineering hit by S$689 million impairment as H2 net profit falls 83.6%; defence growth seen underpinning 2026

But its operating profit climbs 22.5% to S$448 million

Dr Jiang Tianyi, chief executive officer of Avepoint, argued that the next stage of growth with AI agents lies in data governance and operational oversight for AI.

AvePoint Q4 profit swings into black at US$15.6 million as AI demand fuels software boom

Revenue for the quarter also rose 29% to US$114.7 million

Currently, Ambiq has 30 employees in Singapore supporting global product development.

Semiconductor firm Ambiq to expand R&D in Singapore, eyes 30 specialised tech hires

This strengthens the Republic’s push to anchor high-value semiconductor research amid rising global demand for on-device AI

John Stewart, chief executive officer of Digital Core Reit's manager, says Singapore and Japan are potential growth targets.
TOPLINE

Digital Core Reit pivots to ‘offensive’ strategy, targets doubling asset base in 3 years

Its manager looks to capital recycling and sponsor-backed deals to scale

Photo: Developed by ST Engineering TeLEOS-1 is Singapore's first commercial earth observation satellite.

Watch this space: Analysts upbeat on Singapore’s new space agency, but see no near-term lift for stocks 

ST Engineering and local telcos are among the expected potential beneficiaries

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