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RoboNexus accelerator helps Singapore robotics and AI firms go global
The National Robotics Programme's RoboNexus accelerator has concluded its inaugural cohort, with Singapore robotics and embodied AI firms expanding globally. LionsBot has deployed over 6,000 robots worldwide, while dConstruct Technologies raised US$125 million in Series A funding, demonstrating strong demand for Singapore-designed automation solutions.
Singapore factory activity hits 51.3 PMI in June on AI-driven demand
Singapore's purchasing managers' index edged up to 51.3 in June, its highest since November 2018, driven by strong AI-related semiconductor demand. The 11th consecutive month of expansion was led by electronics sector growth, with new orders, output and employment all rising as AI chip demand continues to fuel Singapore's manufacturing sector.
AI spending and construction boom drive Singapore growth forecast upgrades
Major research houses have raised Singapore's 2026 GDP growth forecasts, citing resilient AI-related investment and a construction boom. DBS raised its forecast to 4.3%, Maybank expects 4.6%, and UOB revised up to 4%, with all三家 citing sustained AI capital expenditure and easing Middle East tensions as key factors behind the upgrades.
Tata Communications invests US$152 million to expand India-Singapore subsea cable capacity for AI traffic
Tata Communications is investing US$152 million to expand subsea cable links between India and Singapore, adding 98 Tbps of capacity driven by surging AI demand. The project covers two cable routes — Mumbai-Singapore and Chennai-Singapore — and strengthens Singapore's position as Southeast Asia's co
Christian Wolfrum named new executive chairman of AI Singapore as founding chief Ho Teck Hua steps down
NTU provost Christian Wolfrum has taken the helm as executive chairman of AI Singapore (AISG), the national programme driving the city-state's AI research and industry adoption.
Singapore Employers Face Widening Talent Split as AI Hiring Tightens
Demand for AI, cloud, and digital transformation specialists is outpacing supply in Singapore, creating a two-speed labour market where niche roles remain candidate-led while broader hiring stays employer-driven, according to Robert Walters and Aon experts.
A*STAR Merges Two Research Institutes to Form New AI Hub
A*STAR has launched the Institute of Advanced Intelligence and Computing (IAIC) by merging the Institute for Infocomm Research and the Institute of High Performance Computing, consolidating Singapore's government AI research under one roof.
Singapore Data Centres Face Cooling Challenge as AI Demand Grows
Singapore data centre operators are under pressure to improve cooling efficiency as AI, cloud, and HPC workloads push power demand higher, with humidity and limited natural cooling making tropical facilities harder to optimise at scale.
Singapore and Japan Renew AI and Healthcare Collaboration Pact
Singapore and Japan have renewed their economic partnership with a sharpened focus on AI, semiconductors and quantum computing, adding life sciences as a new priority area for cross-border collaboration.
MSF Invests S$15M in AI Tools to Identify At-Risk Families Earlier
Singapore's MSF is investing S$15 million over three years to deploy AI tools that identify at-risk families earlier and reduce social workers' admin burden by at least 50 per cent.
Microsoft, Singtel and Lightstorm to Build AI-Focused India-Singapore Subsea Cable
A Microsoft-led consortium including Singtel and Singapore's Lightstorm is building a new 3,600 km subsea cable linking India, Malaysia and Singapore designed for AI and cloud workloads.
Mobavenue AI Tech Sets Up Singapore Subsidiary for APAC Growth
Mobavenue AI Tech Ltd, an Indian AI-driven advertising technology company, has incorporated a step-down subsidiary in Singapore called MAITL ASIA PTE. LTD. The move signals the company’s intent to deepen its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, leveraging Singapore’s financial and technological infrastructure for digital media and IT consultancy services.