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What to expect from the semiconductor industry in 2026

Market growth for semiconductors is expected to continue unabated. The technology is too deeply embedded in society to remain stagnant, as demand requires it to execute more and faster every year. These trends will shape 2026, along with many unforeseen disruptions to surprise stakeholders. Preparing for the unexpected is crucial for market adaptability,…

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The next trillion-dollar industry in the age of AI

The AI revolution is advancing quickly, and new forms of employment, education, and social order are already taking shape. To me, this is not merely a labor market crisis—it is a global experiment in how humanity can coexist with AI, a question that we must all take part in answering together.

The future belongs to the confident child: Why preschools must look beyond early coding

The future will not belong to the children who learned to code the earliest. It will belong to those who can communicate clearly, adapt confidently, collaborate meaningfully, and persist through uncertainty.

How AI is helping consumers shop ‘til they drop this holiday season

Real retail success with AI hinges on the quality and speed of the data feeding those AI systems. For AI to deliver on the promises of optimized pricing, flawless supply chains, and personalized customer journeys, it requires a constant, contextual stream of data from every part of the enterprise – from warehouse sensors and supplier systems to in-store…

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Beyond the HQ Hub: How Singapore can remain relevant in a world of job hugging

Treating job hugging as a passing morale issue would leave workers and firms underprepared for the economy Singapore is already becoming.

Why Southeast Asia’s startup failures are structural, not cyclical

Southeast Asia has already shown it can produce breakthrough companies. The next challenge is producing companies that endure. By improving how ventures are designed, governed, and led, the region can build an innovation ecosystem that isn’t defined by cycles—but by resilience.

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Three years after the FTX collapse, did we really learn?

The industry needs to move beyond short-term fixes. Proof-of-reserves snapshots are insufficient because they rarely reveal liabilities. Risk models should be documented with clarity comparable to traditional derivatives markets. Platforms must adopt incident-reporting frameworks that provide users with timely, specific information rather than controlled…

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Empowering Singapore’s SMBs to build an AI-ready IT foundation for growth

Singapore’s SMBs are at a pivotal moment. The question is no longer whether to embrace AI, but how to build the foundation that makes its adoption practical, scalable, and impactful. By simplifying modernization, strengthening resilience, and adopting flexible consumption models, SMBs can move confidently toward an AI-ready future.

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Navigating power resilience amidst the Philippipnes’ energy transition

Ultimately, the Philippines faces a complex challenge: meeting ever-increasing energy demands, driven partly by global warming and rapid urbanization, while simultaneously integrating more renewable energy sources.

Will AI help close the global cybersecurity skills gap?

Innovations in AI and machine learning can support the global cybersecurity workforce by providing advanced insights and automating security tasks. However, they also have the potential to lower human critical thinking and aid cybercriminals in developing more sophisticated attack methods. Tech innovators and business owners must consider both the potential…