AI
DBS foresees ongoing global AI tech expansion to provide cushion to ASEAN economy
DBS Research has projected ongoing global artificial intelligence (AI) tech expansion to provide cushion to ASEAN's economy.
The age of agentic everything: Why orchestrated CX matters more than ever
In this supercycle, CX is no longer just a service function; it is the risk management office. We must design 'human-in-the-loop' frameworks where AI handles the velocity, and humans provide ethical and cognitive guardrails.
The next workplace AI shift: From copilots to AI teammates
How real-time, multi-agent collaboration could shape the next phase of AI-driven workplace transformation in Southeast Asia
SMU launches institute to strengthen Singapore’s workforce in the age of artificial intelligence
Singapore Management University (SMU) announced Tuesday the launch of the Resilient Workforces Institute (ResWORK), a new university-level research institute advancing workforce resilience and lifelong learning amid accelerating technological change.
Singapore launches New Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI
The Minister for Digital Development and Information of Singapore Josephine Teo has announced the launch of the new Model AI Governance Framework (MGF) for Agentic AI, at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Thursday.
Maybank invests $2.5B over the next five years in technology, data, and AI strategy
Malaysia's largest lender Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) will invest MYR 10 billion ($2.5 billion) over the next five years in technology, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy.
Singapore’s Level3AI raises $13M in seed funding led by Lightspeed
Level3AI, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI)-native company, announced Thursday it has raised $13 million in seed funding led by Lightspeed, with participation from BEENEXT, 500 Global, Sovereign’s Capital, and Goodwater Capital.
Temasek firm backs Upscale AI’s $200M Series A financing
Upscale AI, Inc., a global artificial intelligence (AI) networking infrastructure company, announced Wednesday a $200 million Series A financing led by Tiger Global, Premji Invest, and Temasek-backed Xora Innovation.
Singapore’s Toku raises $12.65M in SGX Catalist IPO
Toku Ltd., a Singapore-incorporated artificial intelligence (AI)-powered customer experience (CX) platform, announced Wednesday the successful close of its initial public offering, raising S$16.25 million ($12.65 million) at S$0.25 per invitation share.
AWS and Exabytes launch $1.1M cloud skills initiative to train Malaysians for high-demand tech jobs
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has entered into a MYR 4.3 million ($1.06 million) Social Impact Agreement with Exabytes to equip hundreds of Malaysians, particularly those from B40 and M40 communities (lower and middle-income households), with cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) skills to meet the country's fast-growing digital workforce demand.
