AI
FPT and LG CNS to expand AI-powered education solutions across SEA
Vietnam-based technology and information technology (IT) services provider FPT and South Korean artificial intelligence (AI) transformation (AX) company LG CNS have announced a strategic partnership to jointly expand AI-powered education and training solutions across Vietnam and the broader Southeast Asia market.
January 27, 2026
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.
January 27, 2026
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.
January 27, 2026
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
January 26, 2026
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.
January 23, 2026
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.
January 23, 2026
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.
January 23, 2026
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.
January 22, 2026
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.
January 22, 2026
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.
January 22, 2026












