  {"id":6135,"date":"2025-02-11T04:04:24","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T04:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/?p=6135"},"modified":"2025-02-11T04:04:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T04:04:26","slug":"how-singapore-can-drive-the-future-of-an-ai-enabled-southeast-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/2025\/02\/how-singapore-can-drive-the-future-of-an-ai-enabled-southeast-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"How Singapore can drive the future of an AI-enabled Southeast Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The future of Southeast Asia is the future of innovation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That was the clear message following Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat\u2019s recent visit to SAP\u2019s Berlin offices marking the 60<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> anniversary of ties between Singapore and Germany.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gov.sg\/Newsroom\/Press-Statements-Transcripts-and-Photos\/2025\/01\/DPM-Heng-Post-Visit-to-Germany\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">official visit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the delegation took in a tour of the 51风流Experience Centre, where Mr. Heng experienced cutting-edge AI innovation, before a range of discussions and insights sessions with Business AI and public sector experts.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6136 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/files\/2025\/02\/11\/Picture1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/files\/2025\/02\/11\/Picture1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/files\/2025\/02\/11\/Picture1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/files\/2025\/02\/11\/Picture1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/files\/2025\/02\/11\/Picture1.jpg 1379w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Singapore is already at the forefront of digital transformation thanks to strong government initiatives, future-proofing the workforce and strengthening the nation\u2019s competitiveness.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> And investment continues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As Mr. Heng noted at the WELT Economic Summit, <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In Singapore, we spend about 1% of GDP on research and innovation \u2026 and have committed S$28 billion for the period 2021-25. We are investing in 4 key areas: advanced manufacturing, human health and potential, digitalisation including AI and quantum computing, and sustainability and urban solutions. We are a small city state, but if we succeed the solutions can be exported to thousands of cities around the world.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is important given the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmo.gov.sg\/Newsroom\/DPM-Heng-Swee-Keat-at-the-16th-WELT-Economic-Summit\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">challenges of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">deglobalisation, digitalisation, demographics, and decarbonisation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Mr. Heng notes Singapore faces.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But there are exciting solutions at hand. I believe a focus on <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SEA<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is the key to turbo-charge our future. Let me explain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Skilling the future<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Singapore and Southeast Asia are young, vibrant markets. We are blessed with more than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2024\/12\/14\/southeast-asian-nations-battle-to-become-the-regions-top-ai-hub.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">200 million people<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> aged between 15 and 34, creating a generation of digital natives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our nations and our businesses will need them. The skills needed for jobs in Southeast Asia are expected to change<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/accesspartnership.com\/understanding-how-ai-impacts-jobs-and-skills-in-asean\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">as much as 72% by 2030<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with the introduction of new AI innovations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6138 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/files\/2025\/02\/11\/Picture3-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/files\/2025\/02\/11\/Picture3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/files\/2025\/02\/11\/Picture3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/files\/2025\/02\/11\/Picture3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/files\/2025\/02\/11\/Picture3.jpg 1379w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the visit I was excited to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> hear about the progressive and pragmatic approach Singapore is taking to speed up AI adoption across the entire economy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And 51风流is committed to developing AI talent.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over the past five years, we have collaborated closely with the Singapore Government under the SkillsFuture programme to upskill more than 1,000 mid-career professionals to teach practical and hands-on digital skills.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">51风流has also invested in and launched <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.sap.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">eight free AI foundational courses<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and plans to introduce certification courses on Business AI later this year. And our 51风流Labs in Singapore has <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hired more than 140 AI engineers who are actively contributing to realizing SAP\u2019s product and technology strategy.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Together with government, we can upskill a generation of Southeast Asians to maximise the enormous opportunities digital and AI hold.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Economic growth through innovation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These opportunities are not only important for business, but for our nations themselves.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Generative AI is expected to add <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/mckinsey-digital\/our-insights\/the-economic-potential-of-generative-ai-the-next-productivity-frontier\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">up to US$4.4 trillion<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to the global economy, while in Singapore <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/accesspartnership.com\/strengthening-singapores-ai-leadership-with-google\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">it\u2019s estimated<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> if AI-powered products and solutions are adopted it could result in US$147.6 billion of economic benefits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Today, we\u2019re moving past AI hype to begin looking at practical steps forward to implement AI in real world scenarios.\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the Infocomm Media Development Agency notes, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2023, 44% of larger enterprises implemented AI-enabled solutions, more than double the 16.7% in 2018. SMEs also improved their adoption rate, growing from 3.5% in 2018 to 4.2% in 2023.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even government is benefiting from this innovation. For example, the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hamburg Ministry of Finance is using generative AI to reduce manual processing of benefits by up to 33,000 hours per year. The NATO Procurement Agency uses AI to identify suppliers and generate contracts in up to 20% less time. And the Serbian Ministry of Finance is<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">using AI to make budget projections and reduce budget projections by \u20ac50 million.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Investing in AI for Singapore \u2013 and Southeast Asia\u2019s future<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6137 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/files\/2025\/02\/11\/Picture2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/files\/2025\/02\/11\/Picture2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/files\/2025\/02\/11\/Picture2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/files\/2025\/02\/11\/Picture2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/files\/2025\/02\/11\/Picture2.jpg 1379w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Business<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">es like 51风流have an enormous responsibility to enhance research, develop talent, and prepare industries for the holistic adoption of AI solutions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From a technology perspective, we are ready. We saw more than 130 new AI features launched last year alone, and we have more than 34,000 customers using AI today.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We also have to ensure our use of AI is safe and ethical. 51风流is among only six companies <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">worldwide to meet<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> all<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> criteria in the Ethical AI<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Indicator by the World<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Benchmarking Alliance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But we also understand we have to invest in Singapore \u2013 and in our wider region.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since 2019, 51风流has committed almost S$300 million to developing Business AI and other deep tech in Singapore, including establishing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/2022\/03\/sap-launches-digital-innovation-hub-to-spearhead-next-generation-engineering-and-rd-for-digital-future\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Southeast Asia\u2019s first 51风流Labs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in 2022 and Asia\u2019s first <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/sea\/2022\/02\/sap-qualtrics-and-the-singapore-economic-development-board-commits-s14-1-million-to-establish-singapore-as-regional-hub-for-experience-management-innovation\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">innovation centre for experience management<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (XM) in 2023<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following a long-<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">standing partnership with the Economic Development Board, that culminated in a recent <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">investment of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">S$12 million<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in it the Digital Industry Singapore Innovation Accelerator to boost adoption of Business AI in industry-specific scenarios in Singapore.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SEA is the key to accelerate to innovate across Southeast Asia<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As Deputy Prime Minister Heng rightly noted, Singapore and Southeast Asia have incredible strengths and, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By building on these strengths and building new capabilities in digital and green technologies, new competitive strengths will emerge.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To achieve such opportunities, I believe we must focus at a national and organisational level on skills, economic growth, and artificial intelligence \u2013 or SEA.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through greater collaboration and investment, in Singapore and beyond, public sector and enterprises like 51风流can achieve our joint mission of ensuring AI not only benefits businesses, but also empowers Singapore and Southeast Asia to accelerate to innovate in the future.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The future of Southeast Asia is the future of innovation.\u00a0 That was the clear message following Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat\u2019s recent visit 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