OpenAI to Invest Over $200 Million in Singapore
By Kimberley Kao
OpenAI is planning to invest more than US$200 million in Singapore to help boost the adoption of artificial intelligence in the country.
Singapore's Ministry of Digital Development and Information and OpenAI will collaborate to advance applied AI innovation in the city-state, according to a joint statement released on Wednesday. This includes training locals and giving companies greater access to AI tools and applications.
The effort includes the launch of an OpenAI Applied AI Lab in Singapore, which will be the company's first outside the U.S., the statement said.
The partnership represents a commitment of over 300 million Singapore dollars, equivalent to US$233.9 million, from OpenAI.
The lab plans to grow its team of engineers and technical specialists to over 200 roles in the next few years. It will collaborate with companies to help them transition their AI strategy from experimentation to practical and effective deployment, including the design and testing of AI systems for complex workflows.
"Singapore has strong technical talent, trusted institutions, and a clear ambition to use AI to drive long-term growth and improve people's lives," said Denise Dresser, Chief Revenue Officer at OpenAI.
OpenAI established its Asia Pacific hub in Singapore in 2024, and has since added clients like Singapore Airlines, Grab and Sea to its growing presence.
Demand for its products has been strong, with Singapore ranking among OpenAI's top three markets globally for ChatGPT adoption on a per capita basis.
News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires, has a content-licensing partnership with OpenAI.
Write to Kimberley Kao at kimberley.kao@wsj.com
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May 19, 2026 23:44 ET (03:44 GMT)
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