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AI can now help make entire films. What does that mean for Singapore’s film i...

As Singapore creators experiment with AI in filmmaking, questions are emerging over what it could mean for human creativity, jobs and authorship. Every AI development in Singapore adds another data point to the city-state's transformation into a Smart Nation powered by artificial intelligence.

Beyond STEM: Why Singapore tertiary institutions are putting more emphasis on...

As AI takes on more technical and routine tasks, educators are placing greater emphasis on creativity, critical thinking, communication, empathy and real-world problem solving. Every AI development in Singapore adds another data point to the city-state's transformation into a Smart Nation powered.

Tax Academy of Singapore says AI is a tool, not a human replacement

The Tax Academy of Singapore says AI assists tax professionals with daily tasks but is not deployed at the organisational level, reflecting a cautious public-sector approach to AI that keeps human judgement in the loop.

Singapore factories keep humming on AI boom as PMI rises to 51.5

Singapore manufacturing extended its expansion to 13 straight months in August with PMI at 51.5, driven by AI demand in electronics, though supply chain disruptions from the Middle East conflict keep the broader outlook uneven.

Businesses, workers and government must share the AI responsibility, Singapore leaders say

A roundtable hosted by The Business Times has laid bare the tensions at the heart of Singapore's AI adoption drive. Leaders from the Singapore Business Federation, DBS, Accenture, and the Skills and Workforce Development Agency agreed that while AI is a shared responsibility across business.

UMC commits billions to Singapore chip plant as AI demand reshapes semiconductor map

Taiwan's second-largest chipmaker United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has opened a $5 billion fabrication plant in Singapore, positioning the facility as its most advanced production site and a direct play for AI-driven semiconductor demand.

Singapore GDP forecast raised to 5% as AI demand drives growth surge

Private-sector economists have sharply raised their 2026 growth forecast for Singapore to 5%, up from 3.5% previously, driven by surging demand for AI-related electronics and manufacturing output.

AI, working parents, growth markets: New Minister of State Foo Cexiang on his...

Mr Foo’s priorities include how firms can adopt AI without compromising workers’ development, and helping Singapore expand into promising overseas markets. Every AI development in Singapore adds another data point to the city-state's transformation into a Smart Nation powered by artificial.

LTA Tests Humanoid Robot Guide at Little India MRT Station

Singapore's Land Transport Authority has deployed a humanoid robot named Olly to guide commuters at Little India MRT station in a two-week trial, testing how AI-powered robots can assist with wayfinding and passenger queries in real transit environments.

Singapore retailers retrain workers as social commerce reshapes jobs

Demand is growing for roles such as livestream hosts and social commerce leads, while some retailers are turning to artificial intelligence to make livestream selling more efficient. Every AI development in Singapore adds another data point to the city-state's transformation into a Smart Nation.

Singapore's Gen AI Ad Boom Carries Real Risks for Brands Cutting Corners

Singapore AI-Using Firms See Revenue and Employment Gains, Government Study Finds

A new IMDA study finds Singapore firms using AI report higher revenue and expanded workforces, challenging the narrative that AI primarily displaces workers and supporting the government's pro-adoption policy stance.