Technology · Singapore Bureau
CDL Chairman Pledges $1m to Support Young AI Developers
Kwek Leng Beng has committed funding to enable Singaporean youth to gain hands-on experience with artificial intelligence technology. The initiative aims to build critical thinking and technical skills among the next generation of innovators.
LSN Singapore ·
Kwek Leng Beng, chairman of City Developments Limited, has pledged $1 million to support young Singaporeans in developing artificial intelligence capabilities and the associated thinking skills required for the sector.
The commitment reflects growing recognition among business leaders of the need to nurture local talent in emerging technologies. By enabling experimentation and practical engagement with AI tools and concepts, the initiative seeks to equip youth with competencies increasingly vital to Singapore's economic future.
The funding is intended to provide opportunities for young people to learn by doing, moving beyond theoretical knowledge to real-world application. This hands-on approach aligns with efforts across the region to build digital literacy and technical proficiency among younger populations.
Singapore has positioned itself as a hub for artificial intelligence research and development in Southeast Asia, with both government agencies and private sector stakeholders investing in workforce development to maintain competitive advantage in the field.