Singapore’s government wants the country’s banks and financial firms to rethink their use of artificial intelligence. Rather than simply using AI to cut jobs, these organizations should deploy the technology to create better jobs and train employees for better roles, according to Deputy Prime Minister...
Enthusiasm leads to execution, which leads to results. That’s the equation that usually signals an integration of technology into an enterprise — and agentic AI is no different. The dynamics observed over the past week in The Prompt Economy show that companies are enthused and...
With U.S.-based companies like Visa, Mastercard, Microsoft and AWS leading the Prompt Economy’s development, it’s understandable to see agentic AI from a Western lens. But it’s not an inclusive one. The rest of the world — especially the Middle East — is taking notice. In...
HSBC is reportedly considering selling its insurance business in Singapore, which could be valued at over $1 billion. Some other insurance and investment companies have shown interest in HSBC Life (Singapore), but the review is in its early stages, and no decision has been made,...
January 26, 2026
Enthusiasm leads to execution, which leads to results. That’s the equation that usually signals an integration of technology into an enterprise — and agentic AI is no different. The dynamics observed over the past week in The Prompt Economy show that companies are enthused and starting to execute, building systems to produce the results. A […]
January 19, 2026
With U.S.-based companies like Visa, Mastercard, Microsoft and AWS leading the Prompt Economy’s development, it’s understandable to see agentic AI from a Western lens. But it’s not an inclusive one....
August 12, 2025
Singapore is among the nations most visibly moving toward mobile-first shopping. In the “2025 Global Digital Shopping Index: Singapore Edition,” released by PYMNTS Intelligence and commissioned by Visa Acceptance Solutions,...
June 30, 2025
While digital wallets offer a compelling vision for the future of cross-border payments in Singapore, a new report reveals a notable disparity between robust merchant familiarity and lagging consumer awareness,...
August 09, 2026
Singapore is benefiting from the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. Its prime minister wants to make sure its people are as well. That’s according to a report Saturday (Aug. 8) from Bloomberg News, citing a National Day message from Prime Minister Lawrence Wong that day ahead of the country’s 61st year of independence. He said […]
May 20, 2026
Singapore’s government wants the country’s banks and financial firms to rethink their use of artificial intelligence. Rather than simply using AI to cut jobs, these organizations should deploy the technology...
January 14, 2026
HSBC is reportedly considering selling its insurance business in Singapore, which could be valued at over $1 billion. Some other insurance and investment companies have shown interest in HSBC Life...
December 01, 2025
Blockchain company Ripple is set to expand its payments services in Singapore. The company announced Monday (Dec. 1) that the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) had approved an expanded scope...
