Information Technology

‘Tokenmaxxing’ – The wrong AI race to run in Singapore

“Tokenmaxxing” might sound like a side‑effect of AI, but it has a real cost – both for people and for organisations.

To outsmart modern fraud, we must first know the enemy

Fraud risk does not begin only at the point of payment, and it does not end after onboarding.

Yealink picks Singapore for global operations HQ

The new base will oversee its worldwide support, cloud services, and regional engagement.

Hackers breach Singapore networks for 2.5 weeks before detection

North Korea-linked hackers and AI risks test firms’ defences.

Quantum migration delays expose encrypted data

IBM and NUS warn harvest-now threats are outpacing corporate quantum readiness and cybersecurity upgrades.

Singapore leads on robot density but returns and talent lag behind

Just over 40% of firms realise value from robotics as deployment outpaces orchestration and skilled talent in Singapore.

Higher budgets drive enterprise ICT market toward $140.7b by 2029

The government sets aside $1b to strengthen public sector AI research. 

Optro targets Asia growth with new Singapore regional hub

This comes amidst rising compliance pressure and digital risk across regional firms.

Why Singapore SMEs cannot wait for quantum cyber risk to arrive before securing data

SMEs need to treat migration as a staged process rather than a one-time upgrade.

Agentic AI exposes Singapore banking oversight gaps

Deloitte and Gartner warn autonomous AI systems are advancing faster than banking controls accountability and compliance oversight.

Heavy AI use meets productivity doubt in Singapore workplaces

Only 15% say that AI will possitively affect job responsibilities.

Gov’t studies AI ‘nutrition labels’ to guide users: Teo

Proposed disclosures would set out an application’s intended use and limits.

82% of Singapore firms pulled back live AI agents: survey

Despite leading APAC in AI deployment, many enterprises still face reliability, governance, and infrastructure challenges.

STT GDC launches first South Korea data centre with 30MW IT load

It was developed through a joint venture with Hyosung Heavy Industries.  

Singapore outpaces global peers in AI-driven work output gains, Microsoft says

It found high adoption and output gains, but leadership alignment still lagged.

When Singapore's agentic AI ‘chefs’ arrive, will the kitchen be ready for them?

Once an AI agent is live, it has to thrive in an environment of constant change.