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S’pore’s small and micro firms get access to $10 million grant and bank lifeline for AI adoption

Micro and small businesses count for 94 per cent of enterprises and 45 per cent of hirings in Singapore.
Micro and small businesses count for 94 per cent of enterprises and 45 per cent of hirings in Singapore.

S’pore SMEs can apply to new $1m pot to solve pain points with AI pilots

Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Jasmin Lau witnessing the signing of the MOU between ASME and Lenovo on Jan 22.
Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Jasmin Lau witnessing the signing of the MOU between ASME and Lenovo on Jan 22.

Poly student’s digital fix for motorcycle retailer leads to co-founding of S’pore start-up

(From left) Vice-chairman of SCCCI's technology committee Lim Chee Kean, Auto Machinery director Danny Hoe, Nanyang Polytechnic student Teo Yu Xiang and Nanyang Polytechnic lecturer Li Haiyun during a fireside chat at a tech symposium organised by SCCCI on Jan 21.
(From left) Vice-chairman of SCCCI's technology committee Lim Chee Kean, Auto Machinery director Danny Hoe, Nanyang Polytechnic student Teo Yu Xiang and Nanyang Polytechnic lecturer Li Haiyun during a fireside chat at a tech symposium organised by SCCCI on Jan 21.

Meta Singapore chief eyes chat apps as next sales frontier

 Busineses here are open to testing and learning, and are eager to grow, said Ms Nicole Tan, Meta’s country manager for Singapore.
 Busineses here are open to testing and learning, and are eager to grow, said Ms Nicole Tan, Meta’s country manager for Singapore.

Budget 2026: SBF, PwC list out 18 recommendations to strengthen Singapore economy

The Singapore Business Federation and PwC Singapore released their 18 recommendations for Budget 2026 at a joint press briefing at PwC's office on Jan 12.
The Singapore Business Federation and PwC Singapore released their 18 recommendations for Budget 2026 at a joint press briefing at PwC's office on Jan 12.

SGX renews courtship of Chinese companies, with focus on strong listings

Chinese companies are rising in importance in the global corporate world and Singapore wants a piece of their action here, SVP and head of capital markets for Greater China, Ms Chia Caihan told The Straits Times in an interview on Dec 17. 

PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY
Chinese companies are rising in importance in the global corporate world and Singapore wants a piece of their action here, SVP and head of capital markets for Greater China, Ms Chia Caihan told The Straits Times in an interview on Dec 17. 

PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY

AI bubble unlikely to pop in 2026 even as doubt seeps into financial markets

In US dollar terms, the AI bubble is almost as large as the dotcom bubble that gradually inflated from 1990 to 2000. ILLUSTRATION: PIXABAY 
In US dollar terms, the AI bubble is almost as large as the dotcom bubble that gradually inflated from 1990 to 2000. ILLUSTRATION: PIXABAY 

Seven enterprise tech trends in S’pore to look out for in 2026

Expect to see more enterprise adoption of Chinese-made robots, language models and other technologies in 2026, a year after DeepSeek turned the world's attention to quiet advancements made by Chinese tech firms. 

PHOTO:  REUTERS
Expect to see more enterprise adoption of Chinese-made robots, language models and other technologies in 2026, a year after DeepSeek turned the world's attention to quiet advancements made by Chinese tech firms. 

PHOTO:  REUTERS

Quantum software firm in S’pore gets boost in real-world testing with its own quantum computer

Horizon Quantum’s founder and chief executive Joe Fitzsimons (right) and principal engineer Kyle Chu with the quantum computer they assembled for $3 million.
Horizon Quantum’s founder and chief executive Joe Fitzsimons (right) and principal engineer Kyle Chu with the quantum computer they assembled for $3 million.

Singapore workers feel trapped over mismatch in expectations amid ‘job-hugging’ trend: Experts

Singapore workers are bidding their time for the right time and opportunity to move, said employment experts.
Singapore workers are bidding their time for the right time and opportunity to move, said employment experts.

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