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SK Hynix Launches $28B US Listing to Capitalise on AI Memory Boom
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is launching a US listing on the Nasdaq to raise approximately $28 billion, capitalising on surging global demand for AI memory chips. The listing removes an 'accessibility discount' for US investors and ranks as one of the world's largest new share sales, trailing only SpaceX's recent record IPO.
Singapore Firms Scale AI Faster Than Governance Can Keep Up, Insight Finds
A new study by global technology solutions firm Insight reveals that Singapore organisations are moving from AI experimentation to scaling faster than their governance frameworks can support. The survey of 220 local business decision-makers found 37% of firms are already scaling AI across functions and 14% have fully embedded it — but oversight structures are struggling to keep pace with rising autonomy.
Chee Hong Tat Calls for Singapore-China AI and Green Tech Collaboration
Singapore and China should deepen cooperation in green transition, artificial intelligence and robotics, and ageing — three areas where closer collaboration could benefit both countries and the wider region, Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat said on Monday at the Lianhe Zaobao Singapore-China Forum.
Singapore CFOs Embrace AI but Most Struggle to Show Returns, Deloitte Finds
Deloitte's inaugural Asia Pacific CFO Pulse Survey reveals 63% of Singapore CFOs have adopted AI across their organisations, but only 41% report seeing value from AI investments — well below the 52% Asia Pacific average.
Nvidia-Backed Exa AI Opens Singapore Office, Hiring 'Rebellious' Engineers
Exa AI, the Nvidia-backed search infrastructure startup valued at $700 million, has expanded into Singapore with plans to hire engineers for its new Asia hub. The company is looking for unconventional talent to rebuild search technology for an AI-first world, prioritising mindset and curiosity over traditional experience markers.
K25 AI Raises $2M from Nasdaq Firm for Enterprise AI Tools
Singapore-based K25 AI has secured $2 million in funding from a Nasdaq-listed company, marking fresh momentum for homegrown enterprise AI startups. The investment will support product development, operational expansion, and enterprise client acquisition as the startup targets workflow automation and data-driven decision-making tools for businesses across sectors.
Gulf Truce Collapse Poses Risk to Singapore's AI-Led Growth, Maybank Warns
Maybank Research has raised Singapore's 2026 GDP forecast to 4.6%, driven by an AI-led capital expenditure boom and a construction pipeline of megaprojects — but warns that a collapse of the US-Iran truce could restart the Gulf War and disrupt energy supplies, threatening the growth trajectory.
Beyond AI Literacy: Singapore Must Learn to Build with AI, Says BT
A Business Times opinion piece by Brian Lim and Leslie Teo argues that Singapore's focus on AI literacy is incomplete — the city-state must prioritise building AI products and companies, not just training workers to use the tools. While Singapore ranks first globally in innovation inputs, it only places ninth in outputs.
SG's Panthera Growth Partners Puts US$10M Into AI Security Firm Innefu Labs
Singapore-based Panthera Growth Partners has invested US$10 million in Innefu Labs, an Indian AI company focused on national security and enterprise defence. The deal, made through Panthera's second fund, combines primary and secondary transactions.
ISCA and IMDA Launch AI Fluency Programme for 60,000 Accountancy Professionals
The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) have launched AIxAccountancy, a free AI fluency programme targeting 60,000 accountancy and corporate finance professionals over three years. The programme, delivered in two phases, starts with foundational AI tool training and progresses to role-specific applications like fraud detection and tax computation. It is the first professional-body partnership under Singapore's National AI Impact Programme, which aims to make 100,000 workers AI-fluent by 2029.
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G Brings Galaxy AI Features to Budget Smartphones in Singapore
Samsung has launched the Galaxy A27 5G in Singapore, its most affordable 2026 A-series phone, priced from S18. Despite the entry-level price, it retains key Galaxy AI tools including Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini, Perplexity assistant, Object Eraser, and AI-powered Voice Transcription, making advanced AI features accessible to a much wider audience.
AmCham Urges Singapore to Boost Cost Competitiveness as AI Reshapes Business Decisions
The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore is calling for greater cost competitiveness as artificial intelligence transforms how companies invest, hire and develop their workforce. US firms remain committed to Singapore as a strategic gateway to the region but face rising operating costs.