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NUS Launches Southeast Asia's First Conversational AI Platform for Academic Research
The National University of Singapore unveiled AI Sense Maker, a conversational AI research platform that lets students and academics search digitised materials using natural language instead of keywords. Launching August 20 with 150,000 digitised materials from ScholarBank research papers and rare Special Collections, it is the first such deployment at a Southeast Asian university.
US AI Chipmaker Ambiq Lists on SGX, Deepens Singapore R&D for Edge AI
US semiconductor company Ambiq Micro has commenced trading on the Singapore Exchange Mainboard in a secondary listing by way of introduction, marking the first sizeable global fabless chip design company to list on SGX. The Austin-based firm, known for its ultra-low-power chips powering edge AI devices from wearables to smart infrastructure, also runs a multi-year R&D programme in Singapore supported by the Economic Development Board.
Why AI Pilots Fail and How Banks Can Fix It
Banks in Singapore have poured millions into AI pilots over the past two years — proofs of concept for fraud detection, customer service chatbots, credit scoring models — yet most of these projects never make it to production. The common explanation is that the models aren't good enough, or there aren't...
AutomationSG Launches TIA-Ready Framework to Help Singapore Deploy Trusted Industrial AI
Singapore's manufacturing sector — still 21 per cent of GDP and the backbone of the economy — is getting a governance framework designed specifically for AI on the factory floor. AutomationSG, the trade association representing Singapore's automation, IoT, and robotics sectors, launched the Trusted...
DBS Rolls Out Agentic AI Assistant to 350,000 Corporate Clients in Singapore
When DBS said it was putting AI to work for 10 million customers, most of the attention went to its retail chatbot. But the bank just flipped the switch on agentic AI for 350,000 business clients in Singapore — and the early numbers suggest this is more than just a feature refresh.
HSBC to Establish Global AI Centre of Excellence in Singapore, Hire Over 100 AI Specialists
HSBC is doubling down on Singapore as an AI hub. The London-headquartered banking giant announced it will launch a Global AI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Singapore in the second half of 2026, creating more than 100 specialist AI roles and signalling that the city-state's bet on becoming Asia's AI talent...
Healthier SG Rolls Out AI-Powered Exercise Planner for 270,000 Enrollees
A six-month trial of an AI-powered exercise planning tool for Healthier SG enrollees has begun, offering 270,000 Singaporeans aged 40 to 64 personalised workout plans through the HealthHub app. Developed by Synapxe and HPB, the tool uses generative AI to tailor exercise recommendations based on individual health plans, preferences, and lifestyle data.
FAR.AI Opens Singapore Office, Bringing Global AI Safety Research to Asia
FAR.AI, an independent American nonprofit specialising in the trustworthy and secure development of advanced AI, has chosen Singapore for its first-ever office outside the United States. The new office will serve as FAR.AI's Asia Center of Excellence, building on existing collaborations with IMDA, CSA, and the NUS AI Institute on practical AI safety research.
StanChart Names AI-Focused Tech Chief for India and South Asia
Standard Chartered has appointed Kavita Kulkarni as Chief Technology and Operations Officer for India and South Asia, a role that underscores the bank's continued investment in technology leadership across the region.
68% of Singapore Organisations Say AI Made Ransomware Attacks More Effective: Proofpoint
Proofpoint's 2026 AI-Era Ransomware Report finds 68% of affected Singapore organisations say AI made ransomware attacks more effective, with social engineering and data theft replacing encryption as the primary threat vector.
Grab to Pilot On-Demand Autonomous Vehicle Service in Punggol
Grab is moving beyond fixed-route AV shuttles in Punggol to offer on-demand point-to-point autonomous rides, with the public rollout expected in Q4 2026. The shift follows community feedback where 60% of residents preferred choosing their own boarding points.
UMC Expands Singapore Fab Capacity to Meet Surging AI Chip Demand, Adding Silicon Photonics Production
Taiwan's UMC has approved a phased expansion plan that immediately expands cleanroom capacity at its Singapore facility and adds silicon photonics production. The investment strengthens Singapore's position as UMC's largest manufacturing site outside Taiwan.