Singapore and South Korea expand AI partnership
Leaders from South Korea and Singapore are preparing a deeper AI-centred agenda designed to strengthen energy transition efforts, defence ties and broader collaboration across emerging strategic sectors.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung used the opening day of his state visit to Singapore to set out plans for deeper cooperation in emerging technologies and renewable energy.
He framed the partnership as a chance to build a future-oriented agenda shaped by a shared reliance on human capital rather than natural resources.
The visit precedes a summit with Lawrence Wong, their second meeting in four months following the upgrade of bilateral ties to a strategic partnership. Both governments want to broaden collaboration across AI, energy, the green transition and defence while maintaining strong trade and investment links.
Lee told Korean residents in Singapore that the strengthened partnership could guide relations for the next fifty years by opening new routes for collaboration across strategic sectors. He added that expanding cooperation would support wider regional stability and long-term technological development.
The programme also includes a meeting with Tharman Shanmugaratnam and attendance at AI Connect. This forum connects business leaders and entrepreneurs from both countries seeking opportunities in AI research and commercial innovation.
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