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DBS Bank to hire over 500 young talent in 2026 amidst AI push
DBS Bank to hire over 500 young talent in 2026 amidst AI push
The bank expanded hiring via MA, internship and traineeship programmes.
Nearly 40% of firms hit by AI cyber events, highest amongst 15 markets
Supplier-linked cyberattacks affected 42% of Singapore businesses.
Singapore records zero CEO exits as APAC appointments jump 73% in Q1
The average global CEO tenure rose to 10 years as boards prioritised continuity.
Ever Glory United’s order book hits over $900m after new $230m contracts
Its project wins include works for the LTA and Resorts World Sentosa.
Lendlease REIT posts 12.2% retail rental reversion in Q3
Portfolio occupancy rose as the REIT completed full acquisition of PLQ Mall.
Temasek’s 2030 climate target collides with AI energy, aviation pressures
Portfolio emissions are down 30% since 2019, but hard-to-abate sectors stall progress.
Leaders risk distrust through culturally rigid behaviour
INSEAD’s Andy Yap says modern leadership now depends on adaptability, trust, and cultural awareness.
Palo Alto Networks launches identity security platform Idira
The platform extends dynamic privilege controls across human, machine, and AI agent identities.
CDL secures $300m sustainability-linked loan from DBS
The facility will support nature-based urban development solutions.
Golden Agri net profit falls 20% to $56.2m in Q1
Weaker upstream output and lower crude palm oil prices weighed on earnings.
SingLand raises Novena Square stake with UOB share deal
The transactions will lift SingLand’s indirect interest in NSD and NSI to 40%.
Lendlease Global Commercial REIT chairperson to step down
Justin Marco Gabbani is leaving Lendlease Group to pursue an external opportunity.
Olam completes $492m Mindsprint sale to Wipro
It intends to distribute net proceeds to shareholders progressively through special dividends.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.15%; Top stock is ST Engineering
ST Engineering is the top stock with a 4.05% increase.
INSEAD highlights opportunities to strengthen immersive learning in Singapore
Ithai Stern says global universities are accelerating VR and AI education whilst local adoption remains limited.
AI hype exposes companies’ human knowledge gap
INSEAD’s Phanish Puranam says firms still rely on employee judgment despite rising AI adoption.
AI literacy gaps expose Singapore firms to tool misuse
INSEAD’s Philip Parker says businesses risk misunderstanding AI beyond ChatGPT-style systems.
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