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SG startup K25 AI secures $2M from Nasdaq-listed Semler Scientific for enterprise AI push
Grants17 Jul 2026

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...

Via CXO Digital Pulse
"Speed is useless without direction": Josephine Teo on Singapore's AI strategy reset
Policy17 Jul 2026

"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...

Via Techgoondu
Singapore Must Move in the Right Direction on AI, Not Just Move Fast, Says Minister Josephine Teo
Policy17 Jul 2026

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.

Via Techgoondu
AWS Compute and Machine Learning Head Dave Brown to Leave After 19 Years
Tools17 Jul 2026

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.

Via Fintech News SG
Episode Six Sets Up Singapore AI Centre for Agentic Payments
Tools17 Jul 2026

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.

Via Fintech News SG
Blackstone-Backed AirTrunk Files for S$1.9 Billion Singapore REIT IPO on AI Data Centre Boom
Grants17 Jul 2026

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.

Via The Straits Times
76% of Singapore Investors Use AI for Finances, HSBC Survey Finds
Tools17 Jul 2026

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%.

Via The Independent Singapore
Whale Closes 0M Series C3 Extension, Bringing Total to 00M for Enterprise AI Push
Grants17 Jul 2026

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.

Via PRNewswire
76% of Singapore Investors Use AI for Finances, HSBC Survey Finds
Tools17 Jul 2026

76% of Singapore Investors Use AI for Finances, HSBC Survey Finds

A new HSBC survey of over 600 Singapore mass affluent and high-net-worth investors finds that 76% use AI for finance and investment decisions — outpacing the global average of 73%. However, only 8% say AI was the single most influential factor in their last major investment decision, pointing to a hybrid approach where AI informs but humans decide.

Via HSBC
Singapore's June non-oil exports rise 20.7% as AI demand stays robust
News17 Jul 2026

Singapore's June non-oil exports rise 20.7% as AI demand stays robust

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose 20.7 per cent year on year in June, with electronics shipments surging 105.1 per cent on AI-driven demand for chips, disk media, and PCs — the latest signal that artificial intelligence is reshaping the city-state's trade landscape.

Via CNA Tech
K25 AI Raises $2M From Nasdaq-Listed Healthcare Firm
Grants17 Jul 2026

K25 AI Raises $2M From Nasdaq-Listed Healthcare Firm

Singapore-based K25 AI has raised $2 million from a Nasdaq-listed healthcare firm, signaling growing interest from publicly traded companies in targeted AI investments that deliver measurable returns.

Via AI Market Watch
Philippines and Singapore Deepen AI Cooperation as Marcos Meets PM Wong
Partnerships17 Jul 2026

Philippines and Singapore Deepen AI Cooperation as Marcos Meets PM Wong

Philippine President Marcos and Singapore PM Wong agreed to deepen AI cooperation during a bilateral meeting at the Istana, signalling that artificial intelligence governance and adoption have become central diplomatic priorities in Southeast Asia.

Via Philippine Information Agency