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AI product launches, platforms, and model releases with SG relevance.
Singapore banks race ahead with AI but governance lags, leaders warn
Banking leaders in Singapore warned that AI capabilities are advancing faster than governance frameworks during a roundtable hosted by Fintech News Network and Alteryx.
Applied Materials to add 1,000 jobs in Singapore amid AI chip demand
Semiconductor equipment maker Applied Materials plans to create 1,000 new jobs across manufacturing, R&D, and field services in Singapore as it expands operations to meet AI-driven chip demand.
SG-Based Tazapay Bets US6M on Agentic Payments and Stablecoins
Singapore-based payments company Tazapay has raised US6 million to build infrastructure for AI agent payments and cross-border stablecoin transactions, betting on a future where software agents pay for services autonomously.
Moomoo Singapore Names New CEO to Lead AI-Driven Investing Push
Moomoo Singapore has named Jeyson Ng as its new CEO, tasking him with expanding the platform's AI-driven investing tools, investor education initiatives, and regional growth as it rolls out Moomoo AI and API Skills features.
GIC Co-Anchors Ramp's $750M Series F as AI Spend Management Takes Off
Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC has co-anchored a $750 million Series F round for fintech startup Ramp, marking its eighth investment in the company that now manages AI-related spending for enterprises.
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.
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.
44% of Singaporeans Would Let AI Shop for Them, But Trust Lags
Nearly half of Singapore consumers would allow an AI agent to browse and purchase items on their behalf, but concerns over unauthorised transactions remain the biggest barrier to adoption.
Why Singapore's Aires Says Post-Quantum Crypto Readiness Can't Wait
Singapore quantum startup Aires Applied Quantum Technology makes the case for why enterprises need to start preparing for post-quantum cryptography now — not when quantum computers arrive.
Ping Identity warns Singapore firms are prime targets for malicious AI agent attacks
Attackers are shifting focus from human users to AI agents with legitimate system access, warns Ping Identity. Most Singapore organisations already have solid IAM foundations — but these weren't designed for autonomous AI agents operating at scale.
AI Singapore and Dell Optimise SEA-LION Models for Edge and AI PCs
AI Singapore and Dell Technologies are validating the open-source SEA-LION language models for efficient deployment on AI PCs and edge devices, enabling offline access across Southeast Asia.