Partnerships
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dtcpay Taps AI-Powered CX Provider TP to Scale 24/7 Support Across APAC
Singapore-regulated payments firm dtcpay has partnered with TP to deploy AI-powered customer experience tools across English and Mandarin channels, as it expands stablecoin-enabled payment services regionally.
Chee Hong Tat Calls for Singapore-China AI and Green Tech Collaboration
Singapore and China should deepen cooperation in green transition, artificial intelligence and robotics, and ageing — three areas where closer collaboration could benefit both countries and the wider region, Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat said on Monday at the Lianhe Zaobao Singapore-China Forum.
Nvidia-Backed Exa AI Opens Singapore Office, Hiring 'Rebellious' Engineers
Exa AI, the Nvidia-backed search infrastructure startup valued at $700 million, has expanded into Singapore with plans to hire engineers for its new Asia hub. The company is looking for unconventional talent to rebuild search technology for an AI-first world, prioritising mindset and curiosity over traditional experience markers.
SG's Panthera Growth Partners Puts US$10M Into AI Security Firm Innefu Labs
Singapore-based Panthera Growth Partners has invested US$10 million in Innefu Labs, an Indian AI company focused on national security and enterprise defence. The deal, made through Panthera's second fund, combines primary and secondary transactions.
Singapore's BDx Data Centres Eyes IPO as AI Boom Fuels Asia Expansion
Singapore-based BDx Data Centres is considering an initial public offering to fund its expansion across Asia-Pacific, as surging AI demand pushes the data centre industry into what its CEO calls a 'golden age'.
Amity Opens Singapore AI Hub Following US$100 Million Series D Funding
Enterprise AI firm Amity has opened a new AI research hub in Singapore, backed by US$100 million in Series D funding led by EDBI, with plans to create up to 60 specialised AI roles and develop vertical-specific agentic AI models for financial services and other sectors.
Checkout.com Partners with Agoda for AI-Powered Travel Payments
Digital payments firm Checkout.com has partnered with Singapore-headquartered travel platform Agoda to deploy AI-powered payment optimisation across six million properties worldwide. The partnership uses Checkout.com's Intelligent Acceptance AI to reduce failed transactions and improve approval rates for global travel bookings.
EnterpriseSG and JETRO Renew Pact, Expand into AI and Biotech
Enterprise Singapore and JETRO have extended their partnership for three more years, broadening cooperation into AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, clean energy, and life sciences as bilateral trade exceeds S$56 billion.
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.
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.
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.
Nvidia-Backed Firmus to Build 170,000-GPU AI Data Centre on Batam
Australian AI infrastructure firm Firmus Technologies is partnering with Nvidia and Singapore-based DayOne to build a 360MW AI factory campus on Batam, Indonesia — just across the strait from Singapore. The facility will house up to 170,000 Nvidia GPUs and is slated to begin operations in Q1 2027, targeting AI-native cloud customers across Southeast Asia.