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Artificial intelligence

Google Strengthens Research Presence in Singapore with Investments Exceeding $6 Million

Google has announced the allocation of research grants exceeding $6 million to support universities in Singapore, with a focus on advancing AI for science, computing efficiency, and technical safety frameworks.

2026-11-02

Chips and Semiconductors

US Investigations into Chinese Espionage Plot Targeting Nvidia CEO

Reports have revealed that US intelligence monitored a female executive at a Singaporean cloud company on suspicion of spying for China by getting close to Jensen Huang to obtain technical secrets and chip export plans.

2026-10-29

Apps & Platforms

Meta Launches Style Sketch: AI for Wardrobe Organization and Outfit Coordination

Meta has launched a new AI-powered application to help users digitize their wardrobes, coordinate outfits through integration with Instagram, and try them on virtually.

2026-10-29

Chips and Semiconductors

Intelligence Reports Reveal NVIDIA CEO Targeted in Chinese Espionage Efforts

Press reports indicated that US intelligence detected attempts to gather information and infiltrate the activities of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, amid suspicions of circumventing artificial intelligence chip export restrictions.

2026-10-29

Artificial intelligence

Google Launches New Research Hub in Singapore to Enhance Healthcare Through AI

Google has announced the expansion of its collaboration with Singapore's Ministry of Health by establishing a specialized research hub and providing $7 million in funding to support disease detection technologies and the development of AI tools for physicians.

2026-10-28

Space and Space Technologies

Partnership Between Flexell Space and Satoro to Test Next-Generation Space Solar Cells in Orbit

Korean company Flexell Space and Singaporean company Satoro plan to launch two in-orbit demonstration missions for advanced space solar cells aboard SpaceX rockets in 2027 and 2028.

2026-10-28

Startups

Singaporean Rently Secures $12 Million to Expand "Rent Now, Pay Later" Solutions in UAE and Asia

PropTech company Rently has secured $12 million in credit facilities from January Capital to enhance flexible rent payment services and expand its operations in the UAE, Singapore, and Hong Kong markets.

2026-10-27

Cybersecurity

Ledger Suspends Sales of Its Digital Wallets Through Asian Distributors After Supply Chain Attack

Ledger asked distributors and retailers of its wallets in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong to suspend sales and remove the devices from shelves after discovering a hardware modification that extracts 24-word recovery phrases and sends them via LTE. Trezor also announced a precautionary reduction of its distributor network to strengthen supply chain oversight.

2026-10-14

Artificial intelligence

Anthropic Opens an Office in Singapore and Signs a Cooperation Memorandum with the Government on AI Safety

Anthropic has opened its fifth office in the Asia-Pacific region and signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information to cooperate on AI safety and security, model evaluation, and responsible adoption. The move comes as Claude expands across Singaporean government, financial, and technology institutions.

2026-10-14

Startups

Chinese Company Manus Raises More Than $500 Million After Splitting from Meta

Butterfly Effect, the owner of the Manus artificial intelligence laboratory, has raised more than $500 million in its first funding round since Meta’s $2 billion acquisition deal for the company was canceled. The company plans to continue hiring globally without disclosing its current valuation.

2026-10-08

Startups

Greenairy develops smart plant towers to reduce toxic gases in office air

The startup Greenairy is testing plant towers designed to draw in indoor air and break down volatile organic compounds, saying its initial trials in Singapore recorded a 50% reduction in average levels of these compounds and their daily peaks. It plans to publish results verified by TÜV SÜD and begin commercial production in 2027.

2026-10-07

Artificial intelligence

Ai Everything Abu Dhabi Event Showcases 150 AI Startups

Abu Dhabi will host the Ai Everything Abu Dhabi event on October 6 and 7, bringing together more than 150 artificial intelligence startups, 400 technology companies, and investors managing assets exceeding $100 billion. Participants will showcase applications in software development, industrial safety, customer service, and sovereign artificial intelligence.

2026-10-06

Startups

Lightspeed Targets Raising $250 Million for New India Fund Focused on Artificial Intelligence

Lightspeed is targeting $250 million for its fifth India fund to invest in early-stage startups and has already secured commitments covering 80% of the target. The fund will be smaller and have a shorter investment period, with a full focus on artificial intelligence companies in India and Southeast Asia.

2026-09-25

Consumer Electronics and Technology

Meta Unveils Lighter Virtual Reality Glasses and Expands AI Presence in Its Devices

During Meta Connect 2026, Meta announced virtual reality glasses weighing approximately 100 grams, new smart glasses, and updates to the Muse assistant, with some products launching between October 2026 and spring 2027.

2026-09-24

Cybersecurity

Meta Disables More Than 3.7 Million Accounts and Pages Linked to Scam Networks in Cooperation with Singapore Police

Meta announced that it took action against more than 113,000 scam-linked entities and pages between January and June 2026, and removed more than 3.6 million shell pages that could later have been used in scam campaigns. The company says that information sharing with the Singapore Police helped it target networks and infrastructure before they reached victims.

2026-09-22

Chips and Semiconductors

Singaporean Nexstrom Raises $12 Million to Develop 2D Semiconductor Manufacturing

Nexstrom has raised a $12 million seed funding round to develop equipment that grows 2D semiconductor materials directly on 300 mm wafers. The company aims to help chip fabs produce TMD materials in commercial quantities, but does not expect its equipment to be ready for commercial production before the period between 2030 and 2035.

2026-09-22

Medical Technologies

Medtronic to Invest $700 Million in Cornerstone Robotics and Distribute Sentire Robot Outside the United States

Medtronic plans to invest approximately $700 million in a partnership with Cornerstone Robotics, giving it the right to distribute the Sentire surgical robot in China, Singapore, and Europe alongside its own Hugo system. The move comes as the company expands its presence in the robotic surgery market and competes with established systems such as da Vinci.

2026-09-02

Space and Space Technologies

LatConnect 60 Selects Transcelestial’s Optical Network to Transmit Data from the SWIRSAT Constellation

Australia’s LatConnect 60 has signed an agreement with Transcelestial to supply the SWIRSAT-1 mission with an optical communications terminal and provide access to a ground-station network for transmitting satellite imagery to processing facilities and customers. The terminal reaches speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second, as part of a plan to launch two satellites in the first quarter of 2027 and build a constellation of 18 satellites by 2029.

2026-08-20