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Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index: Singapore Workforce Leads in AI Adoption
Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index finds Singapore employees among the world's most active AI users at work, with 49% of Copilot conversations involving cognitive work — but warns that individual productivity gains are outpacing the organisational redesign needed to capture lasting value.
Why AI Governance, Not Speed, Will Determine Winners in Wealth Management
WRISE Private Singapore's CEO argues that wealth managers should focus on AI governance foundations — data controls, workflow integration, and human-led advisory — rather than racing to deploy the most tools, in a framework with clear implications for MAS-regulated firms.
Singapore Public Sector Leads With 107% AI Salary Premium, PwC Study Finds
AI skills now command wage premiums in every sector of Singapore's economy, with government and public sector roles leading the pack at a 107% pay bump over non-AI equivalents, according to PwC's 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer.
Singapore Invests $10M in AI4Science Research Programmes With Imperial College London
Singapore's National Research Foundation is pouring nearly $10 million into two ambitious AI-for-science programmes led by Imperial College London and local partners, marking one of the largest targeted investments in AI-driven research the city-state has made.
Singapore Insurers Turn to AI as Medical Inflation Hits Record 16.9%
Singapore insurers are turning to artificial intelligence as medical inflation drives claims costs to record levels, with industry leaders warning that the old playbook of charging higher premiums is no longer enough.
OpenAI, Nvidia, KPMG Among 70+ Global Giants With AI Centres in Singapore
Singapore now hosts more than 70 artificial intelligence centres of excellence, with global names from OpenAI to KPMG planting flags in the city-state as part of a broader push to turn the country into a hub for applied AI.
It's a Two-Horse Race for the AI Crown — Where Does That Leave Singapore?
The artificial intelligence race is and will remain a contest between two superpowers — the United States and China — and Singapore's best move isn't trying to compete on their terms, argues economist Linda Lim in a sharp Straits Times opinion piece.
Salesforce Acquires Fin for US$3.6 Billion to Expand AI Agent Offerings
Salesforce has agreed to acquire Fin — the customer service AI company formerly known as Intercom — for approximately US$3.6 billion, marking one of the largest AI-focused acquisitions in the CRM space this year.
IMDA and Microsoft Team Up on AI Safety in Landmark Singapore Partnership
Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Microsoft have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen collaboration on artificial intelligence safety and security, marking the latest major government-Big Tech partnership in the city-state's AI governance push.
Visa Lays Out 6 Conditions Before AI Agents Can Handle Your Wallet in Singapore
Visa's top executive for Southeast Asia says the payments giant is focused on building trust before speed as AI-powered shopping agents move closer to checkout — a shift that could redefine how Singaporeans pay for goods online.
Singapore Startups Double Down on AI Tools as Subscription Spending Surges
Singapore startups are rapidly stacking multiple AI tools into their operations, with the number of companies running three or more AI platforms more than doubling year on year, according to fintech platform Aspire's latest Startup Signals report.
PatSnap Files for Dual Hong Kong–Singapore IPO Targeting US$400M
PatSnap, the Singapore-based AI-powered intellectual property analytics unicorn, has confidentially filed for a dual initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Singapore Exchange, targeting between US$300 million and US$400 million at a valuation north of US$2 billion.