Information Technology

New council must bridge security, trust gaps to anchor new AI missions

Two in five firms express data loss via generative AI as a top concern.

Budget 2026: New AI park at One-north to bridge research and business

The project expands on the pilot 'Lorong AI' co-working space.

Budget 2026: Gov't pledges $37b in frontier tech under RIE 2030

PM Wong said public R&D spending will remain modest.

Elite UK REIT gains green light for 20-acre Blackpool data centre with 120MVA power supply

Peel Park site approved for infrastructure project including substation and rooftop cooling.

Singapore finance reaches 100% AI commitment

Finastra’s 2026 survey shows all major Singapore banks are deploying or piloting AI solutions.

Oceanus Group, Clearwater to pioneer blockchain-based trade finance

The initiative will utilise Oceanus’ AI-powered finance platform, ODIN.

Singtel’s Nxera launches DC Tuas to power high-density AI workloads

The centre features smart thermal systems and high-efficiency electrical systems.

AI tops 2026 growth tactic for 82% of Singapore sales teams

Survey shows widespread adoption across sales leaders.

Microsoft-IMDA’s ‘QuickStart’ programme funds enterprises to deploy AI

AI QuickStart is designed for digital leaders in education and manufacturing with 3-month LLM solutions.

Fintech crosses $1b mark as Singapore edtech and software funding lags

Princeton Digital Group closed the largest individual funding at $1.3b.

Grab seizes exclusive control of Hesai Lidar distribution across Southeast Asia

The partnership covers regional sales, support and marketing.

Thales inks three MoUs with Singapore EDB on AI, cybersecurity, and manufacturing

Thales will add robots at its Singapore manufacturing centre to boost efficiency.

SpeQtral, Addvalue to study satellite quantum key distribution in Singapore

They will also explore joint go-to-market strategies and co-development initiatives.