Singapore has established itself as a leader in developments related to artificial intelligence. By using government funds, forging important partnerships, and investing heavily in talent, Singapore has managed to be a prime spot for AI investments and prepare for a future based on automation, digital infrastructures, and smart offerings.The government will use more than S$1 billion over the next five years for AI, mainly to acquire top-tier chips and shape a computing environment that can help new technologies in various sectors. Through Budget 2025, the government unveiled the Enterprise Compute Initiative with S$150 million intended for assisting companies to access AI and computing services by teaming up with leading cloud companies. The National Productivity Fund was boosted by S$3 billion to help companies become more innovative and raise efficiency.Still, building the strategy goes beyond putting in place the right technology. Launched late in 2023, the National AI Strategy 2.0 is aimed at bringing about long-term changes across various sectors. The plan is founded on three main goals: advancing the industry, training people, and joining efforts with other nations, by supporting 15 precise steps to support AI research, grow the number of skilled people locally, and increase Singapore's global AI importance. A key aim is to ensure the national AI workforce grows to have over 15,000 professionals by 2030.It is so effective due to how well it matches real-world situations. What used to be just a new technology is now a part of daily activities in Singapore. AI is used in hospitals to help with diagnosis and organize the care that patients receive. Because of predictive models, managing fleets, narrowing down delivery times, and saving fuel is now happening in logistics. AI is being used by manufacturers locally to monitor equipment and avoid breakdowns in advance.In addition, the impact reaches many areas, covering the way people get to and from work, how they work and how they relax. Smart Nation projects make use of AI to optimize traffic and manage the use of energy. AI speech recognition technology works with numerous languages in Southeast Asia to support more people in using various services. Also, entertainment is now focused on what suits each person, with services recommending different forms of entertainment using powerful algorithms.That same shift is happening in online gaming and betting. With more people choosing to bet online in Singapore, platforms are using AI to offer smarter odds, detect suspicious behavior, and personalize the user journey. These tools not only improve user experience but also help providers maintain integrity and security in a fast-paced digital space.The funding boom is already showing results. Singapore drew in nearly USD 2 billion in artificial intelligence investments last year. SMC and other companies were able to raise nearly half of the total amount through one round to promote their worldwide growth. AI Singapore and the MERaLiON Consortium are encouraging partnerships between local and global groups to increase the use of responsible AI. Because of its clear rules, strong leadership and first-rate research centers, Singapore keeps supporting the growth of regional tech companies.Another major part of the strategy is developing the workforce. Students are helped by LearnAI, and middle-career workers are updating their knowledge with the help of SkillsFuture. They are meant to help people take advantage of opportunities in fast-growing industries. In addition, companies gain value from the Workforce Development Grant, which assists with training their staff as they switch to digital platforms.More technology in everyday life is raising questions about ethics and what we should do. Clear instructions for fairness, transparency and accountability in the Singapore AI Governance Framework assist in addressing these issues. Since AI has a clear focus on real-world issues, regulators in the EU are using the same model in their other activities.Singapore's AI-driven transformation is reshaping industries, improving efficiency, and enhancing everyday life. However, as technology integrates deeper into financial systems, entertainment platforms, and even online gaming, individuals must remain vigilant about investment risks and responsible gambling. AI-powered financial tools and betting algorithms can enhance user experience, but they also require careful evaluation. It is essential to conduct thorough research, exercise caution, and make informed decisions to avoid potential pitfalls in rapidly evolving digital landscapes.

Shanghai is braced to welcome some of the biggest names in mobile technology to the 2025 Mobile World Congress at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from June 18th to the 20th. This event has been held in China for 12 years, and local and international operators, solution providers, and vendors have had the opportunity to come together to improve the connectivity ecosystem in the country.Mobile technology has never been as sought after, with communications providers and consumers relying on relationships to drive development. In 2024, it was estimated that around 71% of the planet now had access to smartphone devices, and they have improved convenience and access for many.Mobile banking and the rise of crypto investment and use are examples of how mobile technology has improved financial inclusivity for consumers in countries with unstable financial institutions. The gambling industry has also benefited massively from online operations, with consumers living in prohibitive regions now having access to real money online casino options both legally and safely.Mobile tech has also improved consumer convenience with all types of shopping and communication possible through mobile devices, facilitating an easier work-life balance.Events like the MWC have been instrumental in building relationships between stakeholders, developers, and legislators that have facilitated mobile tech growth. This platform was created by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), a trade association tasked with supporting and promoting the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) standard.The GSMA now focuses on the standardization of tech and cooperation and interoperability between mobile networks. It provides industry insights and research, helping to encourage innovative mobile technology. There are now five MWC events held around the world, including the MWC Barcelona, Kigali, Las Vegas, Doha, and Shanghai events.MWC25 Shanghai is set to welcome approximately 40,000 attendees, with about 400 speakers and 250 exhibitors, and partners. Some of the featured speakers attending this year's event include the managing director of AI Club Asia, Bo Gao, China Mobile's Chengdu Industry Research Institute President, Yu Su, and China Telecom's chief scientist, Qi Bi.Speakers from Deloitte China, Intel, Nokia Shanghai Bell Co., Space42, Qualcomm, Singtel, and ZTE will also be present, with a full list of speakers available to check on the MWC Shanghai 2025 website.News that the event agenda has been released will give attendees an opportunity to plan ahead, with countless talks and exhibits covering everything from cloud services, AI, transport, and mobile services to cybersecurity, corporate innovation, fintech, and much more. Everything kicks off with the opening ceremony at 9:00 am on Wednesday, the 18th of June, at the MWC Main Stage, which is located at the Grand Shanghai Ballroom.The opening ceremony will also feature the first keynote speeches from GSMA director general Vivek Badrinath, China Mobile's Yang Jie, and Singapore Telecommunications' Anna Yip. Visitors will hear about the potential of AI, open APIs, and the benefits of 5G networks from industry experts in a session moderated by GSMA CEO John Hoffman.Visitors will have a great choice of programmes to attend, with the final one taking place on Friday, the 20th, at 1:30 pm. Guang Yang, Neil Shah, and Fanni Li will look back over the event and discuss some of the key points and technologies that featured.Exhibitions will take place throughout the event, with the 4YFN zone being the place to investigate for those with an interest in exciting innovative startups. The IOTE showcase covers Internet of Things developments. Visitors can also enjoy the World Robot Contest Qualifying round, while the Future Tech Hall explores the benefits of emerging mobile technologies.ConclusionThe MWC25 Shanghai is China's premier mobile tech event and showcases the new technologies that could shape the future of tech development from June 18th to the 20th at the SNIEC.

Credit: PEGATRONPEGATRON, a globally recognized Design, Manufacturing, and Service (DMS) provider, is pleased to announce its participation in GTC Paris 2025, where it will introduce a comprehensive lineup of next-generation AI server solutions. Built on Nvidia Blackwell architecture, PEGATRON's latest systems are tailored to meet the evolving demands of AI training, reasoning, and enterprise-scale deployments.Nvidia GB300 NVL72Leading the showcase is the RA4802-72N2, built on the Nvidia GB300 NVL72 rack system. This high-performance platform incorporates 72 Nvidia Blackwell Ultra GPUs and 36 Nvidia Grace CPUs, delivering up to a 50X increase in AI factory output with advanced inference capabilities. To address the demands of high-performance workloads, the rack features PEGATRON's in-house developed Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU), supporting 310 kW of cooling capacity and equipped with redundant hot-swappable pumps to ensure reliability and operational efficiency in mission-critical data center environments.Nvidia HGX B300 liquid-cooled and air-cooled solutionsAlso featured is the AS208-2A1, a 2U liquid-cooled AI GPU server equipped with an Nvidia HGX B300 system with dual AMD EPYC™ 9005 processors in a compact form factor. Scalable within a 48U Nvidia MGX rack, it supports configurations of up to 128 GPUs and 32 CPUs, operating under a high-efficiency direct liquid cooling design. Optimized for the AI reasoning era, the system leverages the Blackwell Ultra architecture to deliver breakthrough performance for complex workloads such as agentic systems, real-time reasoning, and video generation, making it an ideal platform for next-generation AI data centers. For data centers seeking robust compute capabilities without a liquid cooling infrastructure, PEGATRON introduces an 8U air-cooled GPU server featuring an Nvidia HGX B300 systems. This system supports either dual Intel® Xeon® 6 processors (AS801-2T1) or AMD EPYC™ 9005 CPUs (AS801-2A1), providing deployment flexibility while maintaining high-performance compute for AI model training, scientific research, and advanced analytics.Nvidia RTX PRO serverRounding out the portfolio is the AS400-2A1, a 4U RTX PRO server that integrates 8 Nvidia RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs and dual AMD EPYC™ 9005 processors. This platform offers near-universal acceleration for a wide range of enterprise AI workloads—from multimodal AI inference and physical AI to design, scientific computing, graphics, and video applications. It supports the Nvidia MGX PCIe Switch Board with the ConnectX-8 SuperNIC, enabling 800 Gbps ultra-high-speed networking in a single device, high throughput and improved energy and cost efficiency, making it an ideal foundation for modern AI infrastructure."As AI continues to reshape industries, the need for powerful, scalable, and energy-efficient infrastructure is more critical than ever," said May Wang, vice president of PEGATRON. "Our new platforms—built on Nvidia Blackwell Ultra and RTX PRO architectures—are purpose-built for the next generation of data center and enterprise AI factories, enabling customers to unlock new levels of performance, reliability, and productivity."PEGATRON welcomes technology leaders, innovators, and data center professionals to visit Booth G10 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles on June 11–12, 2025. Connect with PEGATRON's expert team to discover how our AI-optimized platforms are shaping the future of intelligent infrastructure.For more information, please visit PEGATRON SVR website and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.https://svr.pegatroncorp.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pegatron-svr/?originalSubdomain=twhttps://www.youtube.com/@pegatroncorp.6158About PegatronPEGATRON Corporation (hereafter referred to as "PEGATRON") was founded on January 1, 2008. With abundant product development experience and vertically integrated manufacturing, Pegatron is committed to providing clients with innovative design, systematic production and manufacturing service to comprehensively and efficiently satisfy all our customers' needs. Drawing on accumulated experience in server design and manufacturing, Pegatron now focuses on developing a variety of state-of-the-art servers that meet the requirements of present and future Cloud Service Providers' data centers, as well as enterprise-grade data centers.