Singapore stories
Established tech firms thrive in innovation hubs like Silicon Valley and New Zealand's Waikato by accessing fresh ideas, talent, and collaboration opportunities.
A WhatsApp API flaw exposed details of 3.5 billion users, including millions in Asia, raising significant privacy and cybersecurity concerns worldwide.
Honeywell partners with South Korea's LS Electric to develop AI-powered solutions enhancing energy efficiency and reliability in Asian data centres.
New underground data centres paired with agrovoltaic farms and solar cooling offer a sustainable model supporting agriculture, food security and climate goals.
Fintech firms in Australia, the UK and Singapore boost growth by adopting AI, real-time payments and ESG-focused strategies to thrive amid evolving markets.
Sustainable Integrated Data Farms fuse underground data centres, solar energy, and agrovoltaics to boost efficiency, food security and cut emissions.
By 2025, FinTech and MarTech in Australia, the UK, and Singapore will be shaped by hybrid work, advanced tech, and a strong focus on sustainability.
Bizcap has acquired US-based AI-driven platform 8fig to enhance global SME funding, integrating tech to speed up flexible lending across multiple markets.
YouVersion app hit a record 19 million daily users in 2025, with Singapore leading growth driven by Gen Z seeking mental health and personal development.
BENEFIT and Ant International will launch cross-border QR payments in Bahrain in 2026, enabling 15,000 merchants to accept Alipay+ wallet payments.
StarHub's Festive Sale in Singapore offers up to SGD $700 off smartphones, big discounts on audio gear, and free Disney+ with TV+ Pro bundles this December.
AI Singapore and Alibaba launch Qwen-SEA-LION-v4, a large language model supporting 1,200 Southeast Asian languages to boost regional AI inclusivity.
Nearly 90% of Southeast Asian firms invest in digital transformation, yet many face cyber risks and data management challenges amid budget and expertise gaps.
Singapore's ageing population demands eldercare tech that eases caregivers' stress by offering discreet, context-aware support preserving dignity and autonomy.
Elemental Concept joins Applio Ventures' SME Champion Scheme to help shape the UK government's £150 million professional services strategy.
By 2026, Singapore's payments will become more personal, portable and purposeful, with AI-driven security and mobile solutions reshaping retail experiences.
BW Digital is building a 144MW AI-ready data centre and a subsea cable linking Batam and Singapore, boosting connectivity and sustainability in Southeast Asia.
HID has launched Amico facial recognition readers for smart buildings in Southeast Asia, enhancing secure, contactless access with digital identity integration.
GoRental SG, Higher Dimension Materials and Pylon City join forces to develop long-duration energy storage for Singapore and Southeast Asia's renewable future.
Univers partners with SBS Transit to launch an AI platform aiming to boost energy efficiency and sustainability across Singapore's public transport network.