Information Technology
Government injects over $1b into 'National AI Research' plan
Government injects over $1b into 'National AI Research' plan
The funding focuses on fundamental research and talent pipelines.
Singapore issues agentic AI governance guide to curb autonomy risks
The playbook calls for tool and data access limits, approval gates, lifecycle controls, plus transparency and staff training.
Level3AI raises $16.6m to expand enterprise AI platform
The funding will scale voice and chat automation across Asia-Pacific markets.
Singapore AI drive to sustain productivity and wage growth: Teo
Teo cites 50 centres built in 12–18 months and a digital economy share of 18.6% of GDP.
Info-Tech stock jumps 10.5% on 'significantly higher' profit
The company warns shareholders to weigh preliminary profit jump.
IMDA scales green tech trials after 20% energy cost cuts
Accenture and Green Software Foundation co-developed the scaled adoption guide.
Deepfake fraud explodes 1,500% in 2025 amidst AI-led attack to ID systems
Sumsub warns deepfakes bypass Singapore identity checks.
Sam Liew to lead Singtel's NCS as CEO Ng exits
Leadership changes at the firm come after revenue climbed to $3b under the outgoing executive.
Singapore leads AI anxiety as firms race to adopt new technologies
Singapore leaders were also among the most focused on agentic AI, with 40.8% ranking it a top priority.
Human resources functions to evolve in 2026 with wider AI adoption
35% of Singapore companies plan to improve payroll transparency over the next two to three years.
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
Success is best measured through operational KPIs rather than novelty.
Organisations miss 55% productivity gains from AI adoption
AI used widely, yet productivity gains remain untapped.
Semiconductor manufacturing faces risks in 2026 despite AI demand: report
Morningstar expects memory capital expenditure to reaccelerate as shortages emerge in HBM and conventional DRAM.
AI elevates service but humans sustain empathy
31% of Singaporeans expect to use agentic AI in their daily lives within the next year.
Ransomware attacks on Singapore organisations spike after major events
96% of organisations say their plans can detect vulnerabilities in identity systems.
AI Singapore launches Qwen SEA LION v4
Quantised 4-bit and 8-bit versions are also available.
Legacy systems, compliance risks slow AI network readiness in SG
Partners expect the most growth in areas such as AI-powered observability and diagnostics (48%).
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