Quantum computing

Sovereign funds are becoming the new venture capitalists

They are especially suited for investing in high-risk, capital-intensive and long-horizon tech ventures

“China is definitely very competitive in this,” Nobel Prize winner John Martinis said.

Nobel winner warns China is ‘nanoseconds’ behind the US in quantum race

The US, Europe and China are all vying to build quantum computers with practical applications

IBM also announced on Wednesday a chip named Nighthawk, that will be available at the end of 2025.

IBM says ‘Loon’ chip shows path to useful quantum computers by 2029

The chip remains in its early stages, and it is not yet known when outsiders can test it

At SFF 2024, industry professionals, founders and investors gathered at innovative and immersive exhibition booths to discover the latest fintech advancements and solutions.

Looking to the future as AI, quantum computing and tokenisation transform financial services

Tokenisation needs further development such as interoperable compliance-enabled infrastructure that can support deployment at scale

The Insights Forum, an invite-only series of roundtable discussions held on Nov 10-11, will explore the risks and opportunities in the next wave of fintech innovation.
SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL 2025

What’s next for fintech? A look at the closed-door event where ideas take shape

Global public and private leaders will meet at the Insights Forum to discuss technologies, risks and opportunities in next wave of innovation

The Singapore FinTech Festival, with over 300 sessions, will be held on Nov 12-14 at the Singapore Expo.
SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL 2025

SFF 2025: How AI, tokenisation and quantum can power the next decade of fintech growth

As it turns 10, the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) looks ahead by spotlighting emerging technologies that will shape the next decade and advance financial inclusion 

Quantum computers take advantage of subatomic oddities to generate potentially far more processing power than existing supercomputers.

US weighs quantum computing boost in effort to counter China

The effort shows how far the administration is willing to take its mandate to combat the rise of geopolitical rivals such as the Asian nation

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo says that Singapore must move from reactive regulation to proactive preparation, as the long-term implications of quantum computing cannot be fully predicted.

Singapore aims to be ‘trusted enabler’ of quantum innovation: Josephine Teo

The minister notes that the Republic is moving from theory to application when it comes to quantum computing

Singtel’s new network combines quantum key distribution, which securely transmits encryption keys, and post-quantum cryptography, a new generation of algorithms “engineered to resist quantum attacks”.

Singtel partners Palo Alto to launch network against surge of quantum-computing threats

The hybrid network combines hardware and software methods to protect data against such risks