digital technology

Singapore doubles down on AI with S$1 billion R&D push amid US, China dominance

Authorities will partner industry players such as Changi Airport Group and Sembcorp to build core AI engineering capabilities

Since becoming Indosat’s CEO, Vikram Sinha has said he wants to transform it from a telco to a “techco” or technology company.

“I believe in acting with conviction”: Indosat’s CEO is banking on an ‘AI north star’ to grow the telco

The nation’s second-largest telco has been investing heavily in an artificial intelligence strategy under CEO Vikram Sinha

CGS International expects Grab to post a 50% year-on-year increase in financial services revenue when the company announces its Q3 results next month.
BROKER’S TAKE

CGS International upgrades Grab to ‘add’, raises target price to US$7 on financial services turnaround

Segment losses are expected to ‘narrow sharply’, says analyst Jacquelyn Yow

The launch of the programme in Jakarta on Wednesday was attended by senior government officials, including Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Cultural Affairs Dr Pratikno (fourth from left).

UOB partners edtech player to teach digital skills to 90,000 Indonesian students

The programme with Ruangguru aims to train them in critical and computational thinking and narrow the country’s digital literacy gap

Volunteers from DBS and IMDA guiding seniors on how to use common Gen AI tools in daily life, such as sourcing for nice places to dine at or planning a holiday itinerary.
TAKING HEART

DBS Foundation in tie-up with IMDA to accelerate digital inclusivity for the elderly

It is also contributing S$3 million – inclusive of the government’s dollar-for-dollar matching – to the national Digital for Life fund

The reality is, companies with more women in leadership consistently outperform their peers in profitability, innovation and employee satisfaction.
THE BROAD VIEW

Can digital collaboration reshape gender equity?

Technology is not just changing how we work, it is fundamentally altering who can work and when

A view of the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in April 2025. Asian consumers are more willing to pay a premium for an autonomous vehicle, and more eager to switch car brands for better driver assistance offerings than consumers in other regions, according to an Oliver Wyman Forum survey.

Digital tech will fuel Asia’s US$573 billion mobility market

Much of the growth will come from digital services that may be less sensitive to potential trade barriers within the region

In his new role, Sandeep Sakharkar leads the development and execution of Sats’ digital strategy.

Sats names first chief digital officer to lead global digitalisation initiatives

Sandeep Sakharkar joins at a time the company is advancing to the next stage of its transformation

Many apps are designed to be addictive, using techniques such as variable rewards, gamification, and endless scrolling to keep users engaged. This can lead to compulsive behaviour, where users feel unable to disconnect even when it negatively impacts their mental health.
THE BROAD VIEW

Tools of convenience that gobble up our time

How apps and self-service portals may be making our lives busier

Jalan Journey develops digital games with actionable outcomes to educate students about social and environmental causes, build empathy and encourage volunteerism.
TAKING HEART

Edtech startup Jalan Journey teaches students about social issues through digital games

It has reached more than 5,000 students in around 45 schools