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Set-up of quantum computers in Singapore to give app development a leg-up: Josephine Teo

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo viewing Horizon Quantum’s new quantum computer on 
Jan 26, with company founder and chief executive Joe Fitzsimons (far left).
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo viewing Horizon Quantum’s new quantum computer on 
Jan 26, with company founder and chief executive Joe Fitzsimons (far left).

From food to finance: AI facilities that have set up shop in Singapore

Google DeepMind set up its AI research lab in Singapore in 2025.
Google DeepMind set up its AI research lab in Singapore in 2025.

‘I won’t have to trouble anyone’: NUS team launches AI headset to help visually impaired with tasks

Teresa Ng, in her 50s, who is visually-impaired, tries out AiSee at a clothing store.
Teresa Ng, in her 50s, who is visually-impaired, tries out AiSee at a clothing store.

Singapore to invest $1 billion over 5 years to boost AI public research

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo speaking at a gala dinner during the Singapore AI Research Week on Jan 24.
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo speaking at a gala dinner during the Singapore AI Research Week on Jan 24.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Shanghai amid China regulatory headwinds

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is expected to attend an Nvidia party in Shanghai.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is expected to attend an Nvidia party in Shanghai.

Singapore launches framework to safeguard against rogue AI agents

The framework states that organisations should set limits on the amount of tools and systems each AI agent has access to.
The framework states that organisations should set limits on the amount of tools and systems each AI agent has access to.

AI-powered driving circuit to launch at SSDC in 2028 after five-year delay

External facade of the Singapore Safety Driving Centre on Jan 2, 2026. The centre is set to raise fees for students in 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
External facade of the Singapore Safety Driving Centre on Jan 2, 2026. The centre is set to raise fees for students in 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Latest high-tech Japanese toilets can check health via stool analysis

Toto released two new models of its high-end Neorest series, equipped with a sensor module inside the toilet bowl.
Toto released two new models of its high-end Neorest series, equipped with a sensor module inside the toilet bowl.

Chinese universities surge in global rankings as US schools slip

Experienced academics are seeing the growth in research production from China that the rankings reflect, and are warning that America is falling behind.
Experienced academics are seeing the growth in research production from China that the rankings reflect, and are warning that America is falling behind.

CES 2026: Health tech firms showcase wearables, portable gadgets for self-monitoring and care

ST walked the CES 2026 show floor to highlight five digital health products that caught our eye, including an  exoskeleton by Chinese company Dnsys.
ST walked the CES 2026 show floor to highlight five digital health products that caught our eye, including an  exoskeleton by Chinese company Dnsys.

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