Singapore is doing everything right. And still, transformation is stalling.
12 April 2026

Singapore is doing everything right. And still, transformation is stalling.

Bots & Bosses (english)

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Singapore is seen as a showcase country for AI: sixty seconds to enter the country with facial recognition, government support of up to two thousand dollars per citizen. Dominic was there and spoke with companies like Adidas, Porsche, and KSB. The key insight: Behind the shiny surface, companies struggle with the same problems as in Germany.

**In this episode:**
- Why AI transformation is slowing down even in the showcase country Singapore
- What German companies in Asia have learned about trust and leadership
- The cultural difference: data protection (DE) vs. hallucinations (SG)
- Three concrete steps you can implement in 15 minutes

**Sources:**
- Dominic’s on-site conversations with companies in Singapore
- [Singapore SkillsFuture Credit](https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/): government AI funding of up to 2,000 SGD per citizen

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