S’pore investing over S$1 billion in national AI research plan from 2025 to 2030 – Mothership.SG

S’pore investing over S$1 billion in national AI research plan from 2025 to 2030 – Mothership.SG

News The plan builds on Singapore’s broader AI ambitions announced by PM Wong in December 2023. January 25, 2026, 04:59 PM The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) said on Jan. 24 that Singapore is investing more than S$1 billion in its National AI Research and Development Plan (NAIRD) to strengthen public artificial intelligence…

Belgium B2C Ecommerce Business Business Report 2025: Market to Grow by 6.4% to Reach $21.85 Billion

Belgium B2C Ecommerce Business Business Report 2025: Market to Grow by 6.4% to Reach $21.85 Billion

Company Logo Key market opportunities in Belgium’s ecommerce sector revolve around service-led online spending, cross-border marketplace dynamics, mobile-first and local payment systems (Bancontact), and sustainable last-mile delivery options. Growth drivers include the normalization of travel and events, digital platforms, and sustainability compliance. Belgian B2C Ecommerce Market Belgian B2C Ecommerce Market · GlobeNewswire Inc. Dublin, Jan….

Finland B2C Ecommerce Business Report 2025: Market to Expand by 8.9% to Reach $22.47 Billion

Finland B2C Ecommerce Business Report 2025: Market to Expand by 8.9% to Reach $22.47 Billion

Company Logo Key market opportunities in Finland’s ecommerce sector include value-conscious shopping trends, omnichannel integration boosting efficiency, expanding cross-border ecommerce, and rising sustainability expectations. The market is shaped by competitive pricing, logistics optimization, and evolving consumer behavior, offering strategic growth potential for retailers embracing these areas. Finnish B2C Ecommerce Market Finnish B2C Ecommerce Market ·…

India’s app downloads surge to 25.5 billion in 2025 as Gen-AI boom reshapes mobile market

India’s app downloads surge to 25.5 billion in 2025 as Gen-AI boom reshapes mobile market

India recorded 25.5 billion app downloads in 2025, marking a recovery from the dip seen the previous year. The rebound was largely driven by the rapid adoption of generative AI apps and the rise of short-form microdrama platforms, which together reshaped download and engagement trends across the country. After falling to 24.6 billion downloads in…

Denmark B2C Ecommerce Business Report 2025: Market to Grow by 6.3% to Reach $119.69 Billion

Denmark B2C Ecommerce Business Report 2025: Market to Grow by 6.3% to Reach $119.69 Billion

Company Logo Key opportunities in Denmark’s e-commerce market include leveraging multichannel retail consolidation, cross-border market growth, and the shift to mobile wallet payments. Sustainability is also a growing focus, with consumer demand for eco-friendly operations influencing business practices. These trends present avenues for differentiation and competitive advantage. Danish B2C Ecommerce Market Danish B2C Ecommerce Market…

Saudi Aramco Expects Up to $5 Billion Gains from AI in 2025

Saudi Aramco Expects Up to $5 Billion Gains from AI in 2025

Saudi oil giant Aramco expects AI and other advanced technology to have helped it achieve in 2025 a technology realized value of between $3 billion and $5 billion, chief executive Amin Nasser said on Tuesday.  The world’s biggest oil firm in both production and market capitalization had total realized technology value of $6 billion in…

Replit launches AI mobile app builder as valuation nears $9 billion

Replit launches AI mobile app builder as valuation nears $9 billion

AI coding startup Replit has introduced its groundbreaking AI mobile app builder, a feature that lets users build and publish mobile apps using only natural language prompts, just as the company is reportedly nearing a funding round that would triple its valuation. As reported by CNBC, the startup is close to securing capital at a…

DBS unlocks S$1 billion in AI value in 2025

DBS unlocks S$1 billion in AI value in 2025

But as Singapore’s lenders seek to ride the wave, agentic artificial intelligence’s rise poses challenges for local banking talent [SINGAPORE] DBS notched up a one-third increase in economic value from its artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives to hit a record S$1 billion in 2025, according to the bank’s chief data and transformation officer Nimish Panchmatia. DBS…

AI, Impersonations Drove Crypto Scam Losses to Record $17 Billion in 2025: Chainalysis

AI, Impersonations Drove Crypto Scam Losses to Record $17 Billion in 2025: Chainalysis

In brief Chainalysis estimates crypto scams generated over $17 billion in losses for 2025. Impersonation scams grew more than 1,400% year over year, driven in part by AI tools. AI-enabled scams generated 4.5 times more revenue per operation than traditional scams. In 2025, crypto scams became faster, more convincing, and more profitable as artificial intelligence…

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy highlights Dubai’s strengths as global hub for content creators during 1 Billion Followers Summit

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy highlights Dubai’s strengths as global hub for content creators during 1 Billion Followers Summit

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, highlighted Dubai’s advantages as a global destination for content creators and a leading …