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Course enrolments soar as AI fever grips Singapore

The boost in earnings has been significant for some training providers.

Training providers like Heicoders Academy told The Straits Times that growing interest in AI has translated into larger class sizes, higher revenue and increasing demand from both individual learners and corporate clients.

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Why $94,000 homes remain unsold in Malaysia

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WiseTech sinks after reports of Aussie police probe into chairman & founder

Taiwanese brothers amass $1.3 billion from boom in display chips

Singapore dollar set to gain despite bets on Fed rate hike, analysts say

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WiseTech sinks after reports of Aussie police probe into chairman & founder

WiseTech Global's stock sank 11 per cent to A$32.75 in early trading in Sydney, slashing WiseTech’s market value to A$11 billion (S$10 billion).

South Korea’s early exports jump again as AI boom fuels chip demand

Chip exports again led gains in early June, soaring 188.4 per cent from a year earlier.

Taiwanese brothers amass $1.3 billion from boom in display chips

The brothers own 24 per cent of Himax, whose US-listed shares have more than doubled in value in 2026.

Oil prices climb after fresh Trump threat as US-Iran peace talks begin

Brent crude climbed 1.4 per cent to US$8.72 a barrel as at 7.25am Singapore time, while US crude surged 2.8 per cent to US$78.75.

Singapore dollar set to gain despite bets on Fed rate hike, analysts say

The Singdollar weakened last week against the US dollar after the greenback got a boost from traders pricing in a quarter-point Fed rate hike by October.

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M1-Simba deal collapse: A setback for consolidation, but not necessarily for Keppel or consumers

The sale of M1 to Simba was first announced in August 2025. The deal was valued at about $1.43 billion.

Course enrolments soar as AI fever grips Singapore

Training providers like Heicoders Academy told The Straits Times that growing interest in AI has translated into larger class sizes, higher revenue and increasing demand from both individual learners and corporate clients.

Yoghurt wars: Danone-Chobani clash underscores wider protein battle

Danone has struggled to meet growing consumer demand for high-protein products.

Why $94,000 homes remain unsold in Malaysia

Facade of housing in Bukit Bintang. According to Napic, a total of 14,201 completed residential units worth $869 million remained unsold as of the first quarter of 2026.

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