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Singapore firms advance AI but remain wary of short-term returns
Singapore firms advance AI but remain wary of short-term returns
The study also reported an anticipated return of 26.9%, compared with the APJC average of 33.3%
Singapore and Thailand expand partnership on legal development
The partnership also covers joint work on common templates, legal dictionaries, and data schemas.
Job scams hit 53% of Singaporeans
Nearly one in five (18%) reported being affected by a scam.
AI spending climbs 33% as digital readiness falls to 24%
Legacy systems and skills gaps slow AI deployment despite higher ROI.
Majority of SG fintech firms cite business growth as top hiring drivers
Change in Business Priority was cited as having the most impact.
AI hiring in Singapore fintech rises 40% YoY
Around 23% of professionals are currently upskilling through online courses, focusing on areas like AI.
Sea Limited's net income more than doubles to $488.5m in Q3
Revenue also soared by 39.8% YoY to $7.82b.
SG’s digital lending to reach $39b in 2025
Meanwhile, Digital Wealth (AUM) is projected to rise 22% to $44b.
Singapore marketers lead in AI adoption but lack readiness
Only 47% of Singapore respondents say they are fully confident in their AI knowledge.
SG’s digital economy to reach $37.7b in 2025
The transport & Food sector is expected to grow 12% YoY to $7.8b.
UMS Integration net profit rises to $30m in 9M on strong semiconductor sales
Sales in chips and semiconductor systems grew by 7% and a stable 1% YoY, respectively.
Singapore public sector lags on AI adoption with 26% uptake
61% cited inadequate data infrastructure or reliance on legacy systems, whilst 52% raised concerns about privacy and security.
Singtel confirms STT GDC talks amidst reports on $3.9b data centre deal
But, it did not confirm the reported value or scope of the acquisition.
More leaders joined AI trainings in 2025 but confidence gaps remain: report
Despite this increase, only 47% of companies report offering tailored AI programs.
Singapore ranks second globally in data centre construction costs
Despite this, the report said Singapore remains a resilient and attractive destination for data centre investment.
Singapore firms cite skills gap as key barrier to AI growth
Around 65% of AI adopters are still focused on basic use cases such as chatbots, analytics, or process automation.
Singapore consumers grow wary of data use in digital ads: report
Time spent on digital content remains high, with users averaging 6 hours and 44 minutes per week on social media.
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