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Singtel Receives S$28 Million in AI Funding Under Singapore Government Partnership
Singtel Singapore has secured up to S$28 million in first-phase funding through a multi-year AI partnership with Digital Industry Singapore (DISG). The investment will fuel AI hiring, infrastructure, and workforce training across the telecom group's operations.
Singapore AI startup K25.ai raises $4m from NewGenIVF in extended funding round
Singapore-based AI startup K25.ai has secured an additional $4 million from NewGenIVF Group, extending its funding round as part of a broader wave of early-stage AI deals across Southeast Asia.
SG-Based Panthera Growth Invests $30M in AI Security Firm Innefu Labs
Singapore-based growth equity firm Panthera Growth Partners has invested $30 million in Innefu Labs, an Indian AI company specialising in national security and defence technologies.
NEA is deploying machine learning and thermal cameras to track rats across Singapore
Singapore's National Environment Agency is rolling out thermal cameras and machine learning models to monitor rat activity, cutting manual review time and expanding surveillance coverage across hotspots like Little India and Geylang.
28 of the world's top AI firms are now hiring in Singapore — OpenAI leads the pack
Singapore's push to become Asia's AI hub is showing real momentum. 28 of the world's 250 most valuable AI firms are actively recruiting in the city-state, with OpenAI alone posting 22 open positions from its Singapore office.
Airwallex Acquires Leapfin to Bolster AI-Powered Financial Data Tools
Airwallex, the Singapore-headquartered cross-border payments giant, has acquired Leapfin, a financial data automation startup. The deal brings AI-driven accounting and reconciliation capabilities into Airwallex's platform, targeting finance teams managing multi-entity, multi-currency operations.
Forrester to Host AI Forum Singapore in August 2026
The research firm's one-day conference on August 20 will focus on moving from AI experiments to measurable outcomes, with tracks on agentic AI, governance, and go-to-market strategy.
Singapore Builds First Mixed-Use Robot Testbed in Punggol Digital District
IMDA, JTC and SIT are launching a living lab for autonomous robots from multiple operators in a public setting — security patrols, deliveries, and cleaning running side by side.
A Singapore govt-backed hackathon produced an AI app for caregivers — and it's working
CareCompass, an AI-powered app born from a Build for Good hackathon, has registered 500 users since launching in November 2024. The tool helps first-time caregivers navigate subsidies and services by generating personalised guides from a few simple inputs.
Singapore Outlines Sector-Wide AI Transformation Roadmap at Nomura Forum
Minister Josephine Teo detailed Singapore's shift from AI pilots to sector-wide deployment at the Nomura Investment Forum Asia, targeting manufacturing, finance, connectivity, and healthcare.
Anthropic Opens Singapore Hub, Hiring for Finance and Product Roles
The Claude-maker is setting up its first Southeast Asian presence with four open positions in Singapore spanning accounting, product support, and economic research.
URA Launches AI for Cities Exhibition Featuring Senior Fall Prevention Tech
A new exhibition showcases 10 AI-powered urban planning projects, including a Singapore-ETH Centre study using sensors and robots to prevent falls among the elderly.