All stories
Page 24, newest first.
Choose Value Over Origin: Josephine Teo Calls for Pragmatic AI Strategy
Minister Josephine Teo redefines AI sovereignty as choosing value over origin, outlining a pragmatic framework for Singapore's AI scale-up at the Asia Economic Summit. She confirms voluntary 'nutrition labels' for AI apps and champions 'small AI' for inclusivity.
Vietnam Leads Southeast Asia in AI Enthusiasm as Singapore Workers Stay Sceptical
An ADP survey of 39,000 workers reveals 29% of Vietnamese workers strongly believe AI will benefit their jobs versus just 15% in Singapore — the lowest in SEA. Singapore workers also rank lowest in job security confidence and employer upskilling trust.
NTUC Pushes Worker Protections as AI Reshapes Singapore's Job Market
NTUC President K. Thanaletchimi tells the ILO in Geneva that workers facing AI's biggest risks must not be left behind, as Singapore launches the Tripartite Jobs Council to discuss AI's job impact before major changes occur. Women, younger and older workers flagged as vulnerable groups.
PUB Invests S$12M in Water Efficiency for Singapore's AI Data Centres and Chip Fabs
Singapore's national water agency PUB is channelling S$12 million into developing water-saving solutions for wafer fabrication plants and data centres, the two industries most critical to the city-state's AI ambitions. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced the funding at Singapore International Water Week, tying water security directly to AI infrastructure resilience.
AI Demand Expected to Sustain Singapore Export Momentum Through Geopolitical Headwinds
Economists expect artificial intelligence-related demand to keep driving Singapore non-oil domestic exports in the months ahead, even as Middle East tensions threaten global trade routes. Maybank has already lifted its full-year 2026 NODX forecast to 15 percent, following May blockbuster.
Singapore Hiring Intentions Cool to Late-2021 Levels, but AI and Tech Roles Remain in Demand
Singapore hiring confidence has fallen to its weakest level since late 2021, with just 35 percent of employers planning to increase headcount in the third quarter of 2026. But beneath the cautious headline numbers lies a clear exception: employers are still aggressively competing for.
Sea Tests AI Chatbot Migoo in Quiet US Market Foray
Sea Ltd., the Singapore-based internet powerhouse behind Shopee and Garena, is quietly testing a generative AI chatbot called Migoo in the United States, marking its first serious push into the American consumer market.
Singapore's Agentic AI Boom Risks Stalling Without Enterprise Readiness
Singapore is betting big on agentic AI — the government has set a target of training 40,000 tech professionals in the field by 2029 — but a sobering reality check is emerging from enterprise trenches. A widely cited MIT Sloan finding shows that 95 per cent of AI pilots never reach.
Rapid AI Adoption Outpaces Enterprise Security Policies, Survey Finds
Nearly half of organisations lack a formal AI strategy even as more than 60 per cent of workers use AI tools daily, according to a new Okta survey that highlights a growing governance gap in enterprise AI adoption.
Applied Materials Invests $600M in Singapore Facility, Adding 1,000 Jobs
Semiconductor equipment giant Applied Materials has launched a US$500 million (S$600 million) advanced manufacturing facility in Tampines, more than doubling its cleanroom capacity in Singapore and creating 1,000 new jobs over the next few years.
Singtel Partners Digital Industry Singapore for Multi-Year AI Transformation
Singtel Group has announced a strategic partnership with Digital Industry Singapore to accelerate a multi-year AI transformation programme spanning its networks, enterprise platforms, and workforce. The initiative, framed around Singapore's National AI Strategy 2.0, positions Singtel.
SuperAI Singapore 2026 Sells Out as 10,000 AI Leaders Converge
SuperAI Singapore 2026 has become a landmark event for the region's artificial intelligence ecosystem, drawing 10,000 delegates from over 150 countries to Marina Bay Sands. The conference sold out weeks in advance, underscoring the city-state's emergence as a neutral convening point for.