Singapore

Singapore’s IMDA announces agentic AI testing kit, safety push

AI Verify Foundation, a Singapore-based nonprofit wholly owned by IMDA that develops AI governance testing tools, launched the AI Tester Accreditation Programme.

Vertex Ventures leads $3m seed in AI science startup Drylab

Drylab, which launched in Feb 2026, says it has paying customers in the US, Europe, and Asia.

Intel, Broadcom warn financing could constrain AI growth

AI data centers are often funded through bank debt, bond issuances, and private credit.

Neu Battery Materials raises $7.6m to scale LFP recycling

The company recently commissioned a 1,300-ton-per-year plant in Singapore.

TikTok CEO urges firms to address AI cybersecurity risks

He said users may give AI agents broad permissions, including access to credit cards, without fully understanding the consequences.

Singapore AI platform Cloudsome unveils unified model API

It said the API offers one integration to access models from mainland Chinese and overseas providers.

SoftBank Robotics, SJ Group partner on AI facilities management

The firms plan robotics pilots at operational sites in Singapore, including SJ Campus.

Dropbox launches data access governance tool in Singapore

Dropbox Protect gives information technology and security teams a view of who can access content across Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft 365.

JPMorgan, Syfe launch multi-asset income portfolio

The portfolio invests in equities, bonds, and gold, and sells call options to generate income.

Singapore data center operator DayOne explores $500m bond

DayOne filed for an initial public offering in the US this week and has considered raising about US$5 billion.

Singapore AI video platform Topview expands filmmaking tools

The product helps creators plan, generate, and refine AI short films.

Meta donates 1,000 AI glasses, $30k in Singapore

Meta advertises its broader AI glasses range as starting at US$249, but it did not disclose the retail value of the donation.

UK quantum startup raises $100m, expands to Singapore

DCVC and Firgun Ventures co-led the round, with participation from Singapore state investment arm EDBI and Roblox CEO David Baszucki.

Standard Chartered plans Singapore digital-asset custody

The bank did not disclose which assets it would support or when it would launch the service.

StarHub to buy MyRepublic Mobile in Singapore

StarHub said the deal will add MyRepublic Mobile to its multi-brand mobile business.

SG digital asset exchange 1exchange eyes Ondo Stocks listing

ElevenLabs opens Singapore office as Southeast Asia hub

The move follows its July launch of data residency in Singapore.

Singapore teams with Penn lab on resilient military robots

DSTA said the research would focus on resilient autonomy for robot teams operating in environments with disrupted communications.