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Humans Must Stay in Control of AI Defence Decisions: Chan Chun Sing
Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing has drawn a clear line on military AI: automation can speed up targeting and intelligence analysis, but a human must always remain in the decision loop. Speaking at The Straits Times' inaugural Forum dialogue on June 24, Chan warned that handing combat decisions en.
Singapore Positions Itself as Global Hub for AI Solutions, Not Frontier Models
Singapore should position itself as the world's go-to hub for developing and deploying artificial intelligence solutions — not compete on building the largest AI models or data centres — according to the Economic Strategy Review Committees' final report released this week.
Singapore Factory Output Jumps 13% as AI Electronics Demand Surges
Singapore's manufacturing output rose 13% year-on-year in May, powered by a surge in AI-driven electronics demand that offset sharp declines in the chemicals and biomedical sectors. The electronics cluster alone expanded 35.8%, led by a 59.2% jump in infocomms and consumer electronics and.
Inside Singapore’s AI Class for Seniors: Patience and Prompts
Singapore’s senior citizens are learning to chat with AI — one WhatsApp prompt at a time. At a digital skills workshop in a neighbourhood community space, 16 seniors gathered around tablets and smartphones to explore generative AI tools, guided by volunteer peer instructors in their 70s.
NTUC and IBF Join Forces to Upskill 100,000 Finance Professionals in AI
Singapore's financial sector is getting a massive AI upskilling boost. The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) have launched a joint initiative to equip up to 100,000 finance professionals with practical artificial intelligence skills over the next three years.
Singapore Tests AI-Powered Translations for Government Content
Singapore has launched Polyglot, an AI-powered translation widget for government websites, letting users access content in all four official languages. The pilot uses large language models paired with a Government Terms Translated database to handle culturally specific terms, with a transparency-first approach that keeps humans in the loop.
AI Hiring Creates Catch-22 for Singapore's Fresh Graduates: High Demand, No Entry
Singapore's artificial intelligence job market is presenting a paradox: surging demand for AI talent is coinciding with growing difficulty for fresh graduates to break into the industry. A new report from The Business Times highlights a sharp disconnect in the city-state's AI labour.
NUS Launches $117M Deep Tech VC Program With Silicon Valley Partners
The National University of Singapore has taken a significant step toward bridging Southeast Asian deep tech with Silicon Valley's venture ecosystem, announcing a $117 million VC programme in partnership with US-based firms Playground Global and Matter Venture Partners.
Sea's AI Assistant Migoo Could Become the Gateway to Southeast Asian E-Commerce
Sea Limited, the Singapore-headquartered tech conglomerate behind Shopee and SeaMoney, is quietly developing Migoo — an AI personal companion that analysts believe could become the most strategically important product in the company's portfolio.
GlobalFoundries Positions Singapore as Core Hub for Physical AI Era
GlobalFoundries is betting big on Singapore as the manufacturing and R&D hub for the emerging era of physical AI — where artificial intelligence moves beyond screens and into humanoid robots, autonomous vehicles, and drones. The US chipmaker's CTO confirmed the Republic plays a foundational role, as it expands investment in next-generation semiconductor technologies including silicon photonics.
Chip Players in Singapore Ride AI Wave With Surging Investments
Singapore's semiconductor ecosystem is riding the global AI wave just as strongly as Taiwan and South Korea, even without a homegrown chip giant like TSMC. A comprehensive analysis shows how the city-state's dense cluster of chip foundries, equipment makers, and precision engineering firms is capturing billions in AI-driven investment, with Applied Materials the latest to expand locally.
Singapore Manufacturing Output Rises 13% in May on AI-Driven Electronics Demand
Singapore's manufacturing output grew 13% year-on-year in May, powered by another strong month of electronics production fuelled by surging AI-related demand. The electronics sector led all industries with 35.8% growth, driven by semiconductors and infocomms segments.