Singapore
DBS PayLah! users gain access to over 100 million QR merchants in China
More than three million DBS PayLah! users in Singapore can now make QR payments at over 100 million merchants across mainland China through Alipay and Weixin Pay networks, expanding the bank's cross-border payment coverage in the country, DBS said on Thursday.
UOB KayHian raises Sea’s revenue forecasts after strong third quarter results
UOB KayHian has on Wednesday raise Sea's 2026/27/28 revenue forecasts by 3.9 percent/2 percent/2 percent and earnings forecasts by 3.7 percent/2.5 percent/0.4 percent, respectively, following the firm’s strong third quarter results.
Airwallex plans $1.6B Singapore investment as co-headquarters, targets 1,000 jobs
Airwallex, a global financial platform, plans to invest more than S$2 billion ($1.56 billion) in Singapore and grow its local workforce to more than 1,000 employees over the next five years.
Sea’s revenue surges 43.4 pct year on year in Q3 as Shopee hits record high
Singapore-based technology giant Sea said its revenue surged 43.4 percent year on year to $8.6 billion in the third quarter as its e-commerce arm Shopee hits record high.
Singapore’s Staera Semiconductor raises $4.6M to put optical links inside AI chips
Singapore-based Staera Semiconductor, formerly New Silicon Corporation, has raised US$4.6 million in pre-seed funding to build optical data links directly into silicon chips.
France’s Dassault Systèmes to set up ASEAN Industrial AI Virtual Twin Lab in Singapore
Dassault Systèmes, a French software company, will establish its ASEAN Industrial AI Virtual Twin Lab in Singapore, serving as the company’s regional hub for developing, validating, and deploying industrial AI and virtual twin solutions across the ASEAN.
Singapore strengthens support for cybersecurity innovation
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) is strengthening efforts to turn cybersecurity research and innovation into practical solutions that address emerging threats and industry needs, in line with the Singapore Cybersecurity Strategy 2026.
Apple’s Singapore tax benefits cut 2026 tax bill by $5.5B
Apple's Singapore operations reduced the company's tax bill for the fiscal year ended September 26, 2026 by $5.5 billion, according to its annual report filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Singapore launches SPIRE Asia, targeting $500M to fund Southeast Asian farm climate resilience
Singapore has launched the Scaling Projects and Investments for Resilience in Asia Program (SPIRE Asia), a regional initiative to attract private investment into climate adaptation for Southeast Asia's agri-food systems.
AutoSwift secures nearly A$10M from X Star Technology
Australian automotive AI company AutoSwift has secured nearly A$10 million from Singapore-based X Star Technology to develop AI WINGMAN and support regional expansion.
