Technology and research

Singapore chip industry gets ‘SG Semiconductor’ as a national brand identity

Announced on Sept 25 by Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng, SG Semiconductor will make it easier for companies and talent to understand what the country and its chip ecosystem offers.

NUS Enterprise launches new AI platform to speed up research commercialisation, rebrands as NUSX

NUS Enterprise says its platform can analyse patents, assess licensing potential against market evidence, and flag potential licensees based on fit.

A normie’s guide to understanding the global AI safety debate

Sensible guard rails can reassure ordinary citizens that AI will not be allowed to run unchecked, says the writer.

Thousands of US flights snarled before FAA resolves telecom problem

Planes at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, Aug 14, 2026.

Humanoid robots draw billions in investment, but just 7,000 sales worldwide

The relatively small number of humanoid robot sales contrasts with forecasts for a boom in the coming years.

French prosecutors and regulators step up scrutiny on smart glasses

Meta’s AI-enabled glasses, which have a small embedded camera allowing the wearer to record discreetly, have been a global hit.

Google agrees biggest carbon-removal deal yet, aims to scale new model

The initiative, which Google said it hopes will serve as a template for future projects, is the first at such a scale to combine methane abatement and carbon removal.

Singapore start-ups show that AI isn’t just a Big Tech playground

The testbed in Punggol Digital District is set to launch later in 2026, which allows robots and AI systems to be continuously tested and refined.

Trump says ‘very negative forces’ raising exaggerated concerns over AI

Trump’s administration has largely embraced AI firms.

Hong Kong homes flattened for $36b high-tech hub

New residential developments under construction stand behind cleared land and village houses in Kwu Tung as part of Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis development plan.

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