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Singapore's Acrab Unveils GELIX 1 AI Processor, Claims 7.5x Speed Edge Over Mac Mini M4 Pro
Singapore chip startup Acrab unveiled its GELIX 1 AI processor, claiming 7.5x speed over Apple's Mac Mini M4 Pro on local LLM inference. The 5nm chip handles models up to 100 billion parameters and powers the new Agent Box device for private, always-on AI at home or office.
SG's Ready Server Tests Full-Immersion Liquid Cooling to Handle Surging AI Compute Demand
Singapore web host Ready Server is testing full-immersion liquid cooling to pack more powerful AI servers into its facility. The GRC tank-based system submerges motherboards in dielectric fluid, cutting electricity costs while enabling denser compute for AI workloads.
Singapore Economy to Stay on Firm Footing as AI Demand Offsets Global Risks: MAS
Singapore's economy is on track to maintain its momentum through the second half of 2026, with the central bank pointing squarely at artificial intelligence-driven demand as the primary engine keeping growth steady despite a backdrop of Middle East conflict, oil price shocks, and tariff uncertainty.
Singapore Regulators Form AI Cyber Taskforce as Cyber Threats Grow More Sophi...
When a financial institution's defence against cyber threats hinges on how fast it can detect an AI-powered attack that evolves in real time, traditional playbooks fall short. That is the reality Singapore's financial sector is grappling with — and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has responded by...
Over Half of Singapore's Gen AI Users Turn to Chatbots for Insurance and Financial Research, Survey Finds
A survey of 2,000 Singaporeans finds 35% use generative AI tools, with over half turning to chatbots to compare financial products, yet only 37% are comfortable trusting AI for personalised financial advice.
Singapore's Manufacturing Growth Forecast Raised to 9% as AI-Driven Electronics Demand Surges
Analysts have raised Singapore's 2026 manufacturing growth forecast to 9% as AI-driven electronics demand powers semiconductor output to 21.1% year-on-year growth, upgrading the GDP outlook to 4.5%.
Cyber Visibility Gaps Leave Singapore Firms Exposed as AI Complicates Detection
Almost half of Singapore organisations only discover cyber breaches after attackers have exfiltrated data, as fragmented security tools and premature AI adoption create widening visibility gaps.
Why Copper Is Becoming Asia's Next AI Bottleneck
When we talk about AI infrastructure bottlenecks, the conversation usually centres on graphics cards, power supply, or cooling capacity. But copper supply pressures could ripple through Singapore's data centre ambitions faster than most expect.
DBS Upgrades AI Assistants With Agentic Capabilities for Over 10 Million Users
DBS has upgraded its AI virtual assistants with generative AI and agentic capabilities, enabling over 10 million customers across Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan to complete banking tasks through natural language conversations rather than navigating menus.
HSBC Launches Global AI Centre of Excellence in Singapore, Hiring Over 100 Specialists
HSBC is setting up its first Global AI Centre of Excellence in Singapore, hiring more than 100 AI specialists and 100 wealth managers to drive AI-powered banking innovation across personalised wealth management, agentic treasury solutions, and digital payments.
MAS Launches Task Force to Tackle AI and Quantum Computing Threats in Banking
Singapore's central bank has formed a new task force with the Association of Banks in Singapore to strengthen cyber defences against AI-driven threats, while also preparing the financial sector for quantum computing risks that could compromise data security and communications in the medium term.
Unmanaged AI Raises Patient Safety Risks as Singapore Hospitals Struggle to Keep Pace
79 per cent of Singapore healthcare organisations face unmanaged AI as clinical demand outpaces IT controls. Nutanix research shows staff using public AI models risk exposing patient data and care quality, with experts calling for governed tools and hybrid infrastructure.