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Why AI governance is a key priority for financial institutions
Why AI governance is a key priority for financial institutions
MAS recently released its guidelines on AI risk management.
NTT DC REIT’s net property income up 1.7% in 9M
Its distribution per unit totalled $22.673m.
Marco Polo Marine bags landmark $198m contract for Taiwan research vessel
The 4,000 GT vessel will be constructed at MPM’s shipyard in Batam, Indonesia.
Valuetronics' net profit up 2.7% to $15.5m in H1 2026
Earnings per share stood at $0.38, up from $0.37 the last year.
Frasers Property's profit rises 17.8% YoY in FY 2025
However, revenue declined by 19.2% YoY to $3.4b.
Finance leaders flag governance risks with fast growing fintech systems
Finance leaders discuss macroeconomics, AI, new forms of money, policy sustainability, and more.
Job scams hit 53% of Singaporeans
Nearly one in five (18%) reported being affected by a scam.
Food Empire's revenue up 23.9% to $554.7m in 9M 2025
Higher sales in Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, contributed $95.5m to growth.
Sassuer REIT’s China retail spaces drive $91.3m rental income in 9M
Its retail portfolio in Liangjiang, Bishan, Hefei, and Kunming drove $594,300.
AEM Holdings reverses losses to $4.02m profit in 9M
Improvement of product mix and higher contributions from test solutions drove profit.
Acrophyte Hospitality posts 13.9% net property income decline in 9M
Disposition of US Hyatt properties and lower travel cited for decrease.
AI spending climbs 33% as digital readiness falls to 24%
Legacy systems and skills gaps slow AI deployment despite higher ROI.
COSCO SHIPPING Singapore announces board reshuffle
The group has undergone an internal management restructure.
Western Union and TenPay Global launch co-branded store in Singapore
The two are partnering to bring an omni-channel remittance experience.
Watsons opens new beauty and wellness store at Bugis Junction
The 3,700-square-foot store targets the youth by featuring immersive zones.
IMAS launches educational tools on blockchain and tokenisation
This includes an e-learning module and a GenAI chatbot.
MAS, Bundesbank agree to deepen cooperation on tokenised payments
It aims to create new settlement solutions that reduce the costs and processing times of cross-border payments.
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