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1 in 3 Singaporeans use AI for finances but prefer human advisors in crises
1 in 3 Singaporeans use AI for finances but prefer human advisors in crises
Of those using AI, 60% said that it has influenced their savings and budgeting habits.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.73%; Top stock is Jardine Matheson
Jardine Matheson is the top stock with a 6.05% increase.
1 in 2 ransomware victims who paid got a second demand
AI is making extortion campaigns more effective.
Investment sales hit $35.2b in H1 2026
Market heads towards a record year as volume approaches the 2017 peak.
Demand seen shifting to larger HDB resale units after wait‑out removal
Demand is expected to concentrate on larger flats.
Longer ABSD deadlines reduce risk but leave en bloc hurdles intact—analysts
One analyst said it does not fundamentally change project economics.
Sembcorp takes 20% stake in Aster Power
Sembcorp Utilities will support Aster Power's power, steam and renewable energy expansion.
NUHS projects $2m annual savings from new AI pharmacy platform
NCAIP is also expected to free up 850 pharmacist hours a week.
AI investment boom a major uncertainty for financial stability: MAS chief
A pullback could hit global growth, asset values, and financial markets.
Gov't extends ABSD deadline for large en bloc sites
The goal is to incentivise private builders to rejuvenate ageing homes.
OCBC deploys agentic AI platform to halve wealth client onboarding time
Bank of Singapore RMs have already began using HELIOS.
MAS and ABS form industry taskforce against AI cyberthreats
The taskforce brings together members from DBS, OCBC, UOB, NETS, and the SGX, amongst others.
Jumbo sets up JV to expand NASBKT brand in Shanghai
The JV taps local partners to develop NASBKT franchise rights in Shanghai.
SIA Group swings to $75.8m Q1 loss as fuel costs jump 78.5%
Revenue rises 19.3%, but Air India losses also weigh on earnings.
Seatrium wins approval for 30MW floating data centre concept
Features six modular 5MW data centre units.
Rising costs fail to slow spending for 42% of Singaporeans
Gen Z and Millennials led higher spending and social commerce.
Ever Glory United lifts order book above $1b
New contracts since January brought total contract wins to about $400m.
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