Singapore stories - Page 11

Singapore and Hong Kong emerge as global front-runners for AI-ready finance, with banks rapidly scaling AI, cloud and security investments.

Deel launches The Pitch, a global contest offering up to USD $15m in SAFE funding to seed start-ups, with APAC entries closing 21 April.

Global CDN spending is forecast to soar from USD $27.25bn in 2025 to USD $42.89bn by 2030, driven by edge demand and performance pressure.

Google will expand AI R&D, cloud engineering, health projects and skills training in Singapore, deepening a USD $5 billion tech presence.

Dematic has automated Bio-Rad's Singapore cold chain hub, speeding packing and shipping while tightening control over APAC deliveries.

Dell appoints veteran sales leader Richard McLaughlin as APJC president, tasking him with driving AI-era growth across key regional markets.

Tesa marks 45 years in Singapore with a new A*STAR lab, boosting Asia-Pacific innovation and sustainable adhesive manufacturing.

Writer's Toolbox secures Singapore school contracts as the city-state boosts AI investment with SGD $1 billion for research and development.

Rockwell opens a 24/7 Singapore security operations centre to monitor and defend industrial OT networks across the Asia Pacific region.

Rockwell opens a Singapore Security Operations Centre to deliver 24/7 industrial cyber defence and OT threat response across Asia Pacific.

AI agents are rapidly entering Singapore sales teams, with 80% already using AI tools as leaders turn to automation to ease admin pressures.

Singapore's young people are the world's most ready to use AI in work, study and daily life, topping a 120-country digital readiness study.

ST Engineering and Ramco partner on AI-led MRO tech, eyeing a Singapore innovation hub to boost digital aviation maintenance.

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT posts higher income and an 8.6% rise in portfolio value to SGD $18.2 billion, despite lower payout per unit.

CelcomDigi unveils refreshed 5G postpaid plans in Malaysia, adding a RM190 tier with streaming, security perks and discounted roaming options.

Grab Finance taps FICO data tech to automate credit checks across six Southeast Asian markets and boost eligibility by nearly 50%.

Asia-Pacific recruiters ramp up AI hiring tools as applications surge, talent stays scarce and employers push for faster, fairer decisions.

Dell names veteran sales executive Richard McLaughlin president for Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China to drive regional growth and AI focus.

SEON launches global partner programme to embed its AI-powered fraud and AML tools deeper into platforms as online scams surge worldwide.

Lydian app lets Clover merchants accept crypto from 300+ digital assets at checkout while still being settled in local fiat currency.