Innovation

OUTLOOK 2026

Transition in full swing: The 4G leadership’s direction and Budget 2026 priorities

With the election over, the focus may be on long-term issues such as climate change and the ageing population

So far, nobody has figured out how to make money from LLMs – costs, which increase with every new user and indeed, every new query, far exceed revenues.

Ten lessons from a history of disruptions

There are many common reasons how and why business disruptions happen, and are resisted

Scaling responsible AI begins with cultivating a workforce that not only understands the technology but also its principles, risks and broader implications.

South-east Asia’s responsible AI ambition hinges on talent readiness

Ensuring sustainable innovation will depend less on how advanced our systems become and more on how well we prepare our people to guide them

Meaningful exposure to AI ethics ensures that students can engage with intelligent tools responsibly and safeguard public trust as future professionals.

When AI stands for augmented intelligence

By using technology to expose human blind spots, we can improve decision-making – but only if we ensure these systems remain transparent and accountable

How is Dubai shaping its future with AI, fintech, and digital assets?

From AI to Web3: Dubai’s model for a future economy

Dubai is engineering its future through AI, fintech and digital assets. Claressa Monteiro explores what drives this precision and what Singapore can learn.

Racks for data servers, GPUs and CPUs in a data centre. It is estimated that US$3 trillion to US$7 trillion will be invested in AI infrastructure in the next five years.
PERSPECTIVE

Manias, panics and AI

The history of investment booms suggests three questions that should be asked of the current one

A WeRide autonomous taxi in Guangzhou. China is rapidly pressing ahead in two frontier technologies: autonomous vehicles and new drugs.
THE BROAD VIEW

What China will dominate next

The country’s high-speed innovation holds lessons for the world

In addition to the decline in scientific collaboration across countries, global companies’ innovation efforts may also be adversely impacted by the growing divergence in technical standards.
THE BROAD VIEW

Borders and breakthroughs: How geopolitics is reshaping corporate innovation

Firms need a new strategy to navigate a world where corporate nationality impacts competition

Using technology for business is no longer optional – it is a necessity, say the judges of this year's Emerging Enterprise Awards.

A winning formula: Innovate and expand, but remember business fundamentals

Judges of the Emerging Enterprise Awards are looking for companies that stay agile yet focused on customer needs