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An SG Intern Was Told to 'Just Use ChatGPT' — and the AI Workplace Debate Flared Up Again
Ask a Singaporean professional whether AI has become an unwritten job requirement and you will get very different answers depending on generation and industry. A viral Reddit thread this week has brought the question to the surface again: an intern at a global multinational company said he was "snubbed" at...
Luno Layoffs to Affect 20% of Staff Worldwide Amid Restructuring
Crypto exchange Luno is cutting about 20% of its global workforce, affecting staff across markets including Singapore where it operates as an MAS-licensed Major Payment Institution. CEO James Lanigan cited automation investments and cost discipline as the driving factors behind the restructuring.
Only 3 in 10 Singapore Organisations Prepared for AI-Driven Cyberattacks: Mimecast
Nearly seven in 10 organisations in Singapore admit they are not fully prepared to defend against AI-powered cyber threats that target human weaknesses, according to Mimecast's State of Human Risk 2026 study. The findings, based on a survey of 500 IT security professionals and business decision-makers across...
Singapore Ransomware Attacks Aided by AI, Proofpoint Report Finds
Singapore has emerged as one of the markets most affected by AI-enhanced ransomware, with 68% of local organisations that experienced an attack saying artificial intelligence made the incident more effective.
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.
JTC Opens Tender for Kampong AI Hub, Singapore's First Dedicated AI Enterprise Community
JTC has launched a design and build tender for Block 47 Ayer Rajah Crescent, the first of two blocks in Kampong AI at LaunchPad @ One-North. The refurbished block will provide 14,500 sqm of space for up to 70 companies, with completion slated for 2028.
SG's Ready Server Tests Full-Immersion Liquid Cooling to Handle Surging AI Compute Demand
Singapore web host Ready Server is testing full-immersion liquid cooling to pack more powerful AI servers into its facility. The GRC tank-based system submerges motherboards in dielectric fluid, cutting electricity costs while enabling denser compute for AI workloads.
Singapore Economy to Stay on Firm Footing as AI Demand Offsets Global Risks: MAS
Singapore's economy is on track to maintain its momentum through the second half of 2026, with the central bank pointing squarely at artificial intelligence-driven demand as the primary engine keeping growth steady despite a backdrop of Middle East conflict, oil price shocks, and tariff uncertainty.
Singapore's Manufacturing Growth Forecast Raised to 9% as AI-Driven Electronics Demand Surges
Analysts have raised Singapore's 2026 manufacturing growth forecast to 9% as AI-driven electronics demand powers semiconductor output to 21.1% year-on-year growth, upgrading the GDP outlook to 4.5%.
Why Copper Is Becoming Asia's Next AI Bottleneck
When we talk about AI infrastructure bottlenecks, the conversation usually centres on graphics cards, power supply, or cooling capacity. But copper supply pressures could ripple through Singapore's data centre ambitions faster than most expect.
HSBC to hire 100 AI specialists, 100 wealth managers in boost to Singapore hub
HSBC is doubling down on Singapore as its Asian growth engine with a dual-pronged hiring push: 100 AI specialists for a new global AI centre and 100 wealth relationship managers. The move comes as the bank reshapes its workforce around AI adoption while expanding the high-fee wealth business that Singapore's...