Research & development
As Trump scares off US scientists, China is racing ahead
From mapping the seabed to making AI innovations, Beijing is becoming the world’s scientific superpower
US firm Quantinuum expands to Singapore with new R&D hub
The company will deploy its advanced quantum computer here, making it the city-state’s first commercial one
A stronger work ethic won’t fix advanced economies
Capital deepening, technological progress and total factor productivity growth help advanced economies expand and remain competitive
Budget 2026: Singapore commits S$800 million to semicon R&D to deepen ‘high-impact’ tech capabilities
A new S$60 million national R&D centre for power electronics to open by April 2026, to drive partnerships between academia and industry
Semiconductor firm Ambiq to expand R&D in Singapore, eyes 30 specialised tech hires
This strengthens the Republic’s push to anchor high-value semiconductor research amid rising global demand for on-device AI
Chinese automakers’ need for speed comes with a price
Chinese regulators have taken notice of the drawbacks of short R&D cycles
Singapore should make targeted ‘big bets’ to stretch S$1 billion AI investment, say analysts
This could be done by identifying high-growth projects and companies, and then increasing investments there strategically
Driving growth, creating jobs: What are the Economic Strategy Review’s 7 recommendations?
These are crafted from suggestions by businesses and workers over 60 engagements, events and company visits since August
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
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
