Singapore
Singapore launches first national embodied AI challenge to accelerate real-world robotics deployment in manufacturing
The National Robotics Program (NRP), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), PINE Lab@NTU, and semiconductor company Micron Technology announced Wednesday the launch of the Singapore Embodied AI Challenge for Manufacturing, Singapore's first national-level competition dedicated to advancing embodied artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics…
Singapore’s Thunes expands real-time payouts to Venezuela
Thunes, the Singapore-based payment firm, announced Tuesday the expansion of its Direct Global Network into Venezuela, one of Latin America’s critical financial corridors.
UK and Singapore deepen cooperation on digital finance and sustainable finance
The United Kingdom (UK) and Singapore are deepening their cooperation on digital finance and sustainable finance.
Car marketplace Carro sets up S$450M car-loan securitisation, first in Singapore
Carro, Asia Pacific’s leading online automotive marketplace has set up a S$450 million asset-backed securitisation facility backed by Singapore car loan receivables.
Enterprise Singapore allocates S$45M to speed AI adoption in advanced manufacturing
Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) has launched Catalytic AI Solutions for the advanced manufacturing sector, a three-year initiative with more than S$45 million ($35.2 million) to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) deploy AI solutions.
Singapore’s Genie Health raises $3M seed, led by Nadathur Family Office
Genie Health, a Singapore health technology company, has raised $3 million in seed funding to expand its consumer health app and its clinic platform.
ShopBack adds TADA ride-hailing to ShopBack Pay in Singapore
ShopBack and TADA have partnered to let eligible Singapore riders pay for trips through ShopBack Pay and receive cashback.
Thunes and Coinbase join forces to drive next generation global payments
Singapore payment firm Thunes and US cryptocurrency firm Coinbase announced Monday a strategic collaboration to drive the next generation of global payments.
Singapore Singtel, Sweden Ericsson to jointly scale 5G, AI-native networks
Singtel and Ericsson have signed a five-year strategic partnership to expand Singapore's 5G Advanced capabilities, accelerate AI-native applications, and build more reliable connectivity for businesses and consumers.
UK’s Primary Health Properties expects £0.5B from Singapore’s GIC hospital venture to cut debt
The UK-based Primary Health Properties expects about £0.5 billion ($670 million) in net cash from a joint venture with Singapore’s GIC, a sovereign wealth fund, and will use the money to cut debt.
