Partnerships
MOUs, joint ventures, and Big Tech × Singapore deals.
NUS and A*STAR Launch Joint AI Research Centre Targeting Healthcare and Manufacturing
The National University of Singapore and A*STAR have set up a $120 million joint AI research centre to develop applied AI solutions for Singapore's two highest-priority industries.
HSBC Tests Agentic Payments for B2B Commerce in Singapore
HSBC has completed a pilot of B2B agentic commerce transactions in Singapore with Mastercard, using AI agents to automate business purchasing and payments with built-in controls and transparency.
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.
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.
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.
Sea Ltd forms dedicated AI investment team to hunt for startup deals
The Singapore-based parent of Shopee and Garena has set up an AI investment team under its president's office to evaluate startup deals globally and drive internal AI projects.