Microsoft ASEAN President, Andrea Della Mattea, delivers keynote on what’s next in AI (Image: Microsoft).
The Microsoft AI Tour hosted over 600 decision-makers at its event in Singapore, demonstrating its commitment to AI transformation across various sectors. The event highlighted Microsoft’s strategic initiatives to empower businesses with cutting-edge AI solutions and cloud technologies.
Partnership with NUS Enterprise
A landmark memorandum of understanding was signed between Microsoft and NUS Enterprise to establish a platform for accelerating startup growth. This collaboration aims to foster AI innovation and entrepreneurship in Singapore and across Asia.
AI Pinnacle Program expansion
Microsoft AI Tour Singapore is actively working with industry leaders to develop sector-specific AI solutions across healthcare, maritime, emergency services, and legal sectors. The program focuses on revolutionizing operations for both large enterprises and SMEs through tailored AI implementations.
Azure OpenAI Service
Microsoft has made its Azure OpenAI Service available locally in Singapore, featuring:
- Access to GPT-4o PTU models.
- Local data residency capabilities.
- Over 1,800 models in the Azure AI Foundry ecosystem.
New Surface for Business hardware
Starting March 4, 2025, Singapore will see the launch of new AI-powered Copilot+ PCs for Business, offering:
- Choice between Intel and Qualcomm Snapdragon processors.
- Surface Laptop and Surface Pro options.
- Starting price of $2,139 (SGD).
Leadership perspectives
Andrea Della Mattea, Microsoft ASEAN President, emphasized how businesses across Singapore are leveraging generative AI to enhance their operations and gain competitive advantages. Lee Hui Li, Microsoft Singapore Managing Director, reinforced the company’s commitment to establishing Singapore as a premier hub for AI innovation through collaboration with the government and industry leaders.
Future impact
The Microsoft AI Tour event in Singapore represents a crucial step in the company’s global AI initiative, showcasing practical applications of AI across various industries. Through strategic partnerships and technology deployments, Microsoft is positioning Singapore as a key center for AI innovation and development in the ASEAN region.
Yesterday, Microsoft marked Safer Internet Day 2025 with significant findings from its ninth Global Online Safety Survey, revealing a notable increase in AI adoption alongside growing concerns about its risks. The survey showed that AI usage has risen from 39% in 2023 to 51% in 2025, while 88% of respondents expressed worries about generative AI. To address these challenges, Microsoft announced several new initiatives, including a partnership with Childnet for educational materials, a new Minecraft “CyberSafe AI: Dig Deeper” game, and an AI Guide for Older Adults in collaboration with OATS.
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