Singapore stories - Page 13

Wotton Kearney partners with Appian to launch AI-driven OSCAR, streamlining legal services and boosting efficiency for insurers in Asia-Pacific.

Ben Thompson, CEO of Employment Hero, wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia award for driving tech innovation and supporting global small businesses.

Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.

New Relic appoints Simon Rizkalla as VP of Customer Advocacy for Asia-Pacific and Japan to boost observability and AI-driven tech adoption.

Oracle expands Oracle Database@AWS with AI-powered features and a new partner programme, broadening enterprise access through AWS channels globally.

KPay has launched in Sydney, aiming to enhance payments and operations for Australian SMEs with a USD $55 million fundraise backing its expansion.

Nord Security partners with ACA Pacific to deliver cutting-edge cybersecurity tools across APAC, enhancing defences amid rising regional cyber threats.

Heidi has raised USD $65 million to expand its AI tool that saves clinicians millions of hours by automating administrative tasks, boosting healthcare capacity.

Major infrastructure projects face delays and overruns as AI adoption stalls, hindered by governance issues, cultural resistance, and skills gaps, experts reveal.

L'Oréal unveils ten startups shortlisted for its 2025 SAPMENA Beauty Tech Innovation Programme, competing to pilot projects and gain mentorship across 35 markets.

SmartBear teams up with Australian firm Adactin to distribute AI-powered software testing tools across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and India in key sectors.

Mortar Group and Firehouse Technology have merged to form Mortar Tech, enhancing their global capabilities in tech development and marketing intelligence.

RYT will host a TOKEN2049 event in Singapore, highlighting blockchain's shift from pilot projects to core national systems like digital ID and payments.

As Cybersecurity Month nears, experts warn AI and quantum tech pose rising digital threats, urging firms to boost policies, behaviour change, and cryptographic defences.

Critical infrastructure in Asia-Pacific faces rising cyber threats as organisations tackle complex IT-OT divides and adopt AI for enhanced security visibility.

OVHcloud was named a 'Star' for the second year as Asia's blockchain sector nears USD $57bn, boosted by Singapore's rapid market growth and strong infrastructure.

Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.

The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has launched its Rainbow Hub cloud platform in Australia, enhancing unified communications for businesses via local partnerships.

Southeast Asia's startup funding fell to USD $1.85 billion in H1 2025, a six-year low, amid economic uncertainty and stricter governance standards.