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BlueNexus Unveils AI Edge Device for Legacy Water Plants at SIWW 2026
Singapore-based BlueNexus Technologies has unveiled the AquaX Hub, a compact edge device that brings AI-powered autonomous operation to legacy water treatment equipment. The launch at Singapore International Water Week 2026 drew attention from utilities and industrial operators across Southeast Asia.
Can AI Financial Advice Help You Retire More Comfortably
A retirement economist warns against using AI for retirement planning, arguing chatbots cannot tailor advice to individual circumstances even as more Singaporeans turn to AI-powered financial tools for budgeting and investments.
OCBC Staff Save 20 Hours Monthly as AI Reshapes Customer Service
OCBC has been running artificial intelligence tools at its Customer Service Centre since late 2024, and the results are starting to show in concrete, measurable ways. Staff at the Singapore bank's service centre report saving roughly 20 working hours per month, while the volume of phone.
Sumsub Launches AI Agent Tools to Automate Compliance Workflows in Singapore
Sumsub has introduced a new AI agent integration that lets compliance teams transform anti-money laundering policies into configured verification workflows in minutes rather than days. Built on the Model Context Protocol, the system connects directly to popular AI tools including Claude.
Trust Bank's AI Chatbot Cuts Agent-Handled Chats by 50% as Customer Base Ages Up
Trust Bank, the Singapore digital bank backed by Standard Chartered and FairPrice Group, revealed that its generative AI chatbot has reduced customer chats handled by human agents by 50% and cut complaints by roughly 40%. With over a quarter of its one million customers aged 55 and above, the bank's AI deployment shows that generative AI is delivering measurable results across a diverse, multi-generational customer base in Singapore.
Affinidi and CardInfoLink Launch First AI Agent Trust Layer in Singapore
Singapore-founded trust infrastructure company Affinidi and payment platform CardInfoLink have deployed the first commercial trust layer for AI agent transactions in Asia, putting a governance and audit system into production on CardInfoLink's agentic commerce platform Agenzo.
AI Helps Singapore Semiconductor Firms and Data Centres Slash Water Use
Singapore's semiconductor manufacturers and data centre operators are deploying AI-powered water management to tackle their massive water footprint. UMC's Pasir Ris facility now recycles nearly 70% of its water, recovering 3.9 million cubic metres annually, while OVHcloud uses predictive AI to cut cooling consumption by up to 30%.
BeeX and SIT Launch AI-Powered Underwater Inspection Test Site at Punggol
The Singapore Institute of Technology and homegrown marine robotics firm BeeX have opened the Autonomous Marine Foundry at SIT's Punggol Campus, a dedicated test site for AI-powered autonomous underwater vehicles.
Sea Takes Migoo AI Chatbot to the US Market in Quiet Launch
Sea Limited, the Singapore-based internet giant behind Shopee and Garena, has quietly launched an AI chatbot called Migoo in the United States and several other markets, marking the company's first direct foray into the competitive American consumer AI space.
Fime Launches FACT Framework to Verify AI Agent Purchases in Agentic Commerce Era
As agentic commerce accelerates from concept to live infrastructure, payments testing and certification firm Fime has launched FACT — the Framework for Agentic Commerce Trust — designed to verify whether AI shopping agents actually execute what consumers asked for at the moment of.
ASUS Launches ExpertBook Ultra AI Business Laptop in Singapore
ASUS has unveiled the ExpertBook Ultra in Singapore, positioning it as the company's flagship AI-ready business laptop designed for professionals who need extreme portability without compromising on processing power or security.
TikTok Unveils AI-Powered Mini Dramas and Games at Singapore Summit, Debuts Dreamina Seedance 2.0
TikTok has launched Mini Dramas and Mini Games alongside a suite of AI-powered advertising tools at the TikTok Apps Summit 2026 in Singapore, integrating its Dreamina Seedance 2.0 AI video model into the platform's creative suite.