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Fintech firm Airwallex to invest more than $2 billion, grow its headcount to over 1,000 in Singapore

The five-year investment will also go towards product innovation and strengthening regional operations.

Airwallex’s expanded co-headquarters at Guoco Tower. Singapore will serve as one of Airwallex’s two global co-headquarters, alongside San Francisco.

Shopee owner Sea misses earnings estimate as AI costs climb

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Shopee owner Sea misses earnings estimate as AI costs climb

The Singapore-based business is the parent company of Shopee, Garena and Monee.

Sea’s adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation for the three months through September climbed 29% to US$931 million (S$1.19 billion).

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China’s tax clampdown brings in $30 billion from offshore trusts

The collection marks Beijing’s most aggressive tax enforcement campaign in decades.

Fintech firm Airwallex to invest more than $2 billion, grow its headcount to over 1,000 in Singapore

Airwallex’s expanded co-headquarters at Guoco Tower. Singapore will serve as one of Airwallex’s two global co-headquarters, alongside San Francisco.

Shopee owner Sea misses earnings estimate as AI costs climb

Sea’s adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation for the three months through September climbed 29% to US$931 million (S$1.19 billion).

Nvidia scandal raises export risks for South Korean chipmakers

In an email to employees on Nov 8, Jensen Huang acknowledged an extramarital relationship.

Asian stocks fluctuate as US rate worries temper tech bounce

Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei – where most of Asia’s leading AI-linked firms are listed – enjoyed big gains.

Singapore’s accountancy sector adds jobs, raises pay as firms prepare workers for AI

As routine tasks are automated, employers must consider how young accountants will develop the judgment traditionally gained through such work, said Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau.

Nvidia-backed CoreWeave targets 2028 profitability as AI demand surges

CoreWeave, backed by chips giant Nvidia, has emerged as a focal point of growing AI bubble fears.

Sony bets on home-grown anime to fuel decades of future growth

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Singaporeans want to invest more, but life’s financial demands hold them back: Survey

When it comes to investing, Singaporeans take a more measured approach, with stability as their top priority. More than half prefer to put their money in fixed deposits.

OpenAI Q3 revenue soars nearly 50% to US$10 billion

OpenAI has regained momentum with competitive new AI models, aggressive price cuts and a greater focus on AI agents to help customers automate work.

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