Research & development

A*Star, JTC, Grab enter partnerships with robotics firm Sharpa to build Singapore’s physical AI sector

The centre will focus on both the research and business application of AI, including advancing foundation model development and evaluation frameworks.

Sea announces new AI centre in Singapore, at least 100 job roles expected to be created

The Dong Fang Hong 3, a deep-sea research vessel, docked in Qingdao in China's Shandong province. It has been mapping the ocean floor in the last two years.
THE BOTTOM LINE

As Trump scares off US scientists, China is racing ahead

Minister Josephine Teo with Quantinuum’s Dr Rajeeb Hazra (left) and Dr Marvin Lee at the opening ceremony of the company's facility on Wednesday.

US firm Quantinuum expands to Singapore with new R&D hub

Germany’s economy contracted for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024, and its industrial output has fallen sharply.

A stronger work ethic won’t fix advanced economies

The semicon sector remains a key pillar of Singapore’s economy, contributing close to 7% to gross domestic product.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Budget 2026: Singapore commits S$800 million to semicon R&D to deepen ‘high-impact’ tech capabilities

Currently, Ambiq has 30 employees in Singapore supporting global product development.

Semiconductor firm Ambiq to expand R&D in Singapore, eyes 30 specialised tech hires

Many domestic EV-makers have managed to shorten their R&D cycles for new cars to under two years, a production line manager at a carmaker told Caixin.

Chinese automakers’ need for speed comes with a price

The government should allocate funds to areas in which Singapore has a comparative advantage, say analysts.

Singapore should make targeted ‘big bets’ to stretch S$1 billion AI investment, say analysts

The ESR committees focus on global competitiveness, technology, economic restructuring, among others
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Driving growth, creating jobs: What are the Economic Strategy Review’s 7 recommendations?