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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
The local banks all ended lower. DBS lost 0.1 per cent to finish at S$53.93, OCBC fell 0.1 per cent to finish at S$17.03, and UOB was down 0.1 per cent to finish at S$34.67.

Singapore shares fall amid mixed regional trading; STI down 0.2%

The three local banks all end lower after falling 0.1%

Markets are awaiting the nomination of Fed chair Jerome Powell’s successor after Thanksgiving.

Asian markets to expect short-term pressure from Fed rate cut: analysts

Despite an ‘unexpected hawkish restraint’, a December cut remains likely

Vice chairman of Hepmil Media Group, Jeffrey Seah (Middle) said that that media companies will need to find their niche to succeed.

‘Thoroughbred over unicorns’: How SGAG parent Hepmil went from seed to sale

Advertising and public relations giant Publicis Groupe is acquiring the company for an undisclosed sum

Friends since their junior college days, Mr Karl Mak (left) and Mr Adrian Ang co-founded Hepmil Media, which wants to “make everyone’s day a better one” through its entertaining content. [Lunch With Sumiko]

SGAG parent company Hepmil sold to French Publicis Groupe for undisclosed sum

Established in 2015, Hepmil has a network of over 3,000 creators

Singapore remains an important partner for France as it serves as a gateway to access the larger South-east Asia market, notes French ambassador to Singapore Stephen Marchisio.

France, Singapore to deepen tech partnership as ‘third way’: French ambassador

Amid rising tensions between US and China, other countries need to work together to prevent over-reliance, says ambassador Stephen Marchisio

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo noted that Singapore must move from reactive regulation to proactive preparation.

Singapore aims to be ‘trusted enabler’ of quantum innovation: Josephine Teo

The minister notes that the Republic is moving from theory to application when it comes to quantum computing

The industrial-focused Reit singled out New Tech Park as the “crown jewel” for their “sterling” Q3 performance.

Sabana Reit’s Q3 income available for DPU up 38.4% at S$0.0101 on higher occupancy at New Tech Park

Revenue rises 5.3% year on year to S$29.9 million; net property income climbs 16% to S$16.9 million

Goh Eng Choon, president of cyber at ST Engineering, noted that with AI and quantum computing, cyber threats are evolving faster and becoming more sophisticated.

ST Engineering to hire more cybersecurity experts as it launches new innovation hub

The facility will advance agentic AI solutions and cultivate talent pipelines

Demand for tech professions remains stable, as the number of tech professions rose 2.7 per cent from 208,300 in 2023 to 214,000 in 2024, IMDA said.

At least 4 in 5 tech talents could face limited opportunities as job market cools

However, the lower demand for traditional tech jobs contrasts a surge in demand for talent with AI skills

Samuel Tsien, who is currently a lead independent director at Jardine C&C, will succeed chairman John Witt.

Former OCBC CEO Samuel Tsien appointed as new Jardine C&C independent chairman

He will be the first to assume this role in the company

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