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Temasek's New Strategy: More America, More AI, Less China
Temasek's record S$518 billion portfolio signals its most significant strategic pivot in a decade, prioritising AI investments, increasing US exposure, and adopting a more selective approach to China. The shift formalises AI as a core allocation driver rather than just a thematic overlay.
Why Hosting US and Chinese AI Giants Is Just the First Step for Singapore
US and Chinese AI giants are setting up in Singapore at an accelerating pace, but having them here is not the same as benefiting from their presence. Cornell professor Lin William Cong argues that whether they lift the whole economy or merely bid up salaries depends on how deeply they embed into local ecosystems.
Poor Data Infrastructure Is Stalling AI Growth in Singapore, Confluent Report Finds
Nearly four in five Singapore IT leaders say inadequate real-time data infrastructure is preventing their organisations from scaling AI, according to Confluent's 2026 Data Streaming Report. The survey found 78% face infrastructure gaps despite 75% deploying agentic AI solutions, with 73% reporting stalled projects as a direct result.
Fake Think-Tank Used AI-Generated Profiles to Target Intelligence Analysts: Report
A fake think-tank claiming to be Singapore-based used AI-generated employee profiles to approach security analysts and intelligence personnel, The Straits Times has found. The Institute of East Asia Strategic Studies has no official registration in Singapore, and most of its listed experts appear fabricated.
SG startup K25 AI secures $2M from Nasdaq-listed Semler Scientific for enterprise AI push
Singapore's AI startup ecosystem continues to attract global capital, with the latest vote of confidence going to K25 AI, a homegrown enterprise AI company that has secured US$2 million in funding from Nasdaq-listed healthcare technology firm Semler Scientific. The investment underscores a...
"Speed is useless without direction": Josephine Teo on Singapore's AI strategy reset
Singapore has positioned itself as one of the fastest AI adopters outside the United States and China, drawing global names like OpenAI, Google, and Nvidia to set up shop in the city-state. But in a revealing Q&A published by Techgoondu today, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo...
Singapore Must Move in the Right Direction on AI, Not Just Move Fast, Says Minister Josephine Teo
"Speed is not such a good thing if we're headed in the wrong direction." That's Minister Josephine Teo's measured take on Singapore's AI approach. The refreshed National AI Strategy doubles down on four AI Missions — advanced manufacturing, financial services, connectivity, and healthcare.
AWS Compute and Machine Learning Head Dave Brown to Leave After 19 Years
When the executive who has overseen AWS's compute and machine learning business for nearly two decades steps down, it matters — especially for a region where AWS infrastructure underpins enterprise AI workloads. Dave Brown, a 19-year veteran, is leaving at the end of July.
Episode Six Sets Up Singapore AI Centre for Agentic Payments
Episode Six, a US-headquartered payments and ledger platform provider, has opened an AI centre of excellence in Singapore dedicated to building agentic capabilities for banks and fintech companies on its TRITIUM platform, deepening the city-state's role as a hub for AI-driven financial infrastr
Blackstone-Backed AirTrunk Files for S$1.9 Billion Singapore REIT IPO on AI Data Centre Boom
Data centres have become the physical backbone of the AI revolution, and AirTrunk aims to raise S.9 billion through a Singapore REIT IPO in September or October, capitalising on surging demand for AI compute infrastructure across Asia-Pacific.
76% of Singapore Investors Use AI for Finances, HSBC Survey Finds
Singapore's investors are quietly building an AI habit. A new HSBC survey shows that 76% of local investors now use artificial intelligence as part of their financial or investment activities — a figure that edges past the global average of 73%.
Whale Closes 0M Series C3 Extension, Bringing Total to 00M for Enterprise AI Push
Singapore-headquartered enterprise AI company Whale has raised a 0 million Series C3 extension, pushing its total Series C funding to 00 million. The round was led by CMB International and SMBC Asia Rising Fund, with participation from Singtel Innov8, Hyundai Motor Group, and others, as the company scales its AI Operating System for enterprise operations across 45+ countries.