Reinforces Southeast Asia’s Leadership in Responsible, Purpose-Driven AI

Emerges as an active contributor with 46 entries, signalling strong national momentum in AI for social impact

SINGAPORE: #AI--Singapore made a strong mark at the second edition of the All About AI Tech4Good Awards held in India, curated by Mint and Salesforce. Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) won Silver for Best Use of AI in Sustainability, and Singapore Smart Tech secured Silver for Best Use of AI in Health & Sanitation. The two standout wins highlight the nation's growing influence in developing AI solutions with meaningful impact.

Both companies were among the 14 Southeast Asian winners showcasing how innovators are shaping practical and ethical AI applications across critical sectors, including environmental management, public health, financial inclusion and community development.

Singapore among the most active AI contributors in Asia

The 2025 edition received 293 entries across Asia, with Singapore submitting 46 entries. Participants spanned the full spectrum of the country's innovation ecosystem, including startups, research institutes, academia and large enterprises, illustrating Singapore's rising ambitions to deploy AI responsibly and at scale.

Call for Action for a purpose-driven AI across Asia

Arundhati Bhattacharya, President & CEO, Salesforce South Asia, talked about the responsibility that accompanies AI’s rapid growth. “We stand at a pivotal moment where the confluence of human ingenuity and technological capability presents an unprecedented opportunity. Initiatives like Tech4Good help amplify this mission. Let us innovate with unwavering purpose and a clear vision for a better, brighter world,” she said.

In a virtual keynote, Amitabh Kant, former G20 Sherpa and former CEO of NITI Aayog, highlighted the need for Asia to develop AI capabilities aligned with regional priorities. Guest of Honour Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary at India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, urged innovators to continue building AI systems that elevate digital public infrastructure and societal outcomes.

The programme also featured a fireside chat between Arundhati Bhattacharya and Raghav Gupta, Head of Education (India & Asia Pacific), OpenAI, on the future of AI in reshaping learning, skilling, and workforce transformation. Two high-impact panels explored themes including scaling AI responsibly, ethical governance, and data-driven societal applications-topics of key relevance to Singapore’s economic agenda.

AI in Singapore is a rapidly advancing landscape

Singapore's strong visibility at the Tech4Good Awards reflects its ambition to be a global hub for trusted AI. The nation is adopting AI across public services and investing in talent through universities and industry partnerships. As a growing hub for startups and deep-tech innovators, Singapore is driving innovation forward, supported by government funding and regional collaborations.

Regional platform for purpose-driven innovation

As the Tech4Good platform expands across Southeast Asia, Singapore continues to solidify its position and play an integral role as a global hub for ethical, transformative, and purpose-driven AI. Companies like ST Engineering and Singapore Smart Tech reinforce the nation's commitment to using AI to advance sustainability, inclusion, health and well-being.

Fonte: Business Wire