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Singapore

EDB Global Founder Programme raises over US$2 billion in VC funding

Katrine Razniak in her bedroom in her shared apartment in San Francisco. After three months, Razniak and her partner gave up looking for a one-bedroom apartment under US$5,000. “I don’t feel completely hopeless, but I don’t think I can stay in SF,” she said.
Technology

In San Francisco, even US$180,000 tech salaries are no longer enough

Arsalan Tavakoli-Shiraji, senior vice-president of field engineering and one of Databricks’ seven co-founders, says that the roles on hire span the “full gamut” of sales, engineering, marketing and other functions.
Companies & Markets

US startup Databricks to raise Singapore headcount by up to 50% as AI demand grows

Among data roles, data analysts had the lowest average salary rise at 0.5%.
Technology

AI skills pull in higher salaries for engineers, as demand shifts to senior roles: report

Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How says demand for tech roles is expected to grow among non-tech firms as they have posted a 3.9% increase in such positions between 2023 and 2024.
Singapore

IMDA boosts support for fresh tech graduates with more industry immersions, career resources

“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.
Companies & Markets

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

The new One Pass (AI and Tech) work permit will replace the existing Tech.Pass scheme.
Economy & Policy
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Budget 2026: AI-focused One Pass to lure top tech talent

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

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

Northern Ireland’s strengths, such as tech talent, support the development of practical digital solutions for global markets..
Companies & Markets
BRANDED CONTENT

Tech talent, R&D, market access: Why Northern Ireland belongs in your digital growth strategy

The ESR committees focus on global competitiveness, technology, economic restructuring, among others
Singapore
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Driving growth, creating jobs: What are the Economic Strategy Review’s 7 recommendations?

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