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China Tightens Indium Export Checks as AI Demand for Chips Rises
China has stepped up scrutiny over exports of indium, a critical raw material for high-speed optical chips used in AI data centres, raising concerns among global buyers that the niche metal could become Beijing's next export control lever.
AI-Powered Scams Surge Across Asia as Interpol Warns of Industrialised Cybercrime
Interpol's cybercrime director has warned that artificial intelligence is fuelling an industrial-scale wave of scams across Asia, with deepfake discussions on criminal forums surging 600 per cent and phishing rates in the region running at twice the global average.
Singapore Tops Non-OIC Rankings as AI Transforms Muslim Travel Planning
Singapore has retained its position as the top non-Organisation of Islamic Cooperation destination in the Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, scoring 72 points in a year when four in five travellers now use AI tools to plan, evaluate, and discover their journeys.
Singapore Workers Outpace Global Peers in AI Readiness and Output
Singapore's workforce leads the world in AI readiness, according to Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index, with employees here outpacing global averages in both output gains and responsible AI usage. The survey of 20,000 knowledge workers across 10 markets found that 66% of Singapore AI users.
John Jumper Leaves Google DeepMind for Anthropic in AI Talent War
Nobel Prize-winning AlphaFold architect John Jumper has left Google DeepMind for Anthropic, in the latest high-profile move highlighting the global AI talent war. With a growing Singapore office, Anthropic is a key player in the city-state's AI race.
Singapore Becomes Neutral AI Hub as US, Chinese Firms Flock In
Both American and Chinese artificial intelligence companies are rushing to set up shop in Singapore, drawn by the city-state's geopolitical neutrality, regulatory predictability, and deep talent pool. A new Fortune analysis lays bare the scale of the influx - and the growing geopolitical.
AvePoint CEO Warns Firms to Fix Data Before Rushing Into AI
Singapore-based enterprise data giant AvePoint is on a mission to become the "Palantir of Asia," but CEO Dr. Tianyi Jiang has a blunt warning for companies rushing into AI: without clean, governed data, the technology is useless.
Singapore's First AI-Hybrid Drama Crooks Uses AI Sets, Keeps Human Actors
Singapore's film and television industry is getting its first taste of AI-assisted production with Crooks, a nine-episode drama that began principal photography in June 2026. The series, inspired by the true story of Eighteen Chefs founder Benny Se Teo, uses artificial intelligence to.
Ex-Employee Alleges Singapore AI Startup Asked Malaysian Staff to Pose as Singaporeans
A former team lead of a Singapore-based AI startup has gone public with explosive allegations that the company instructed Malaysian employees to pretend to be Singaporeans when speaking with clients, among a litany of other workplace misconduct claims.
More Than Half of Singaporeans Now Use AI for Financial Advice, Survey Finds
More than half of Singaporeans now use generative AI tools for financial advice, according to a fresh survey from Sun Life Financial Asia. The findings reveal that everyday investors are turning to chatbots and AI assistants to allocate monthly budgets, navigate insurance options, and.
Global AI Firms Race to Hire in Singapore as OpenAI, Plaud and Mistral Expand
OpenAI has surged to 37 open roles in Singapore—a 68% increase in one month—while Plaud, Mistral, and ElevenLabs add dozens of positions, cementing the city-state's status as Asia's leading AI talent hub. Singapore's ~US$780 million AI commitment and new startup cluster are drawing frontier labs and buzzy startups alike.
Singapore Fresh Grads Land S$90K AI Roles as Pay Surges 5x Faster Than Average
Fresh graduates in Singapore are securing AI-related roles with salaries of S$70,000 to S$90,000 annually — five times faster than the national wage growth average — as insatiable demand for AI talent reshapes the city-state's entry-level job market.