The Ultimate Guide to Data Science
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Science.
What to know about Data Science
Data Science is a multidisciplinary field that uses scientific methods, algorithms, and technology to extract insights and knowledge from structured and unstructured data. This rapidly evolving discipline plays a pivotal role in helping organisations across industries unlock the value hidden in data, driving innovation, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
Our collection of stories on Data Science covers a wide range of topics, including advances in AI and machine learning platforms, data management solutions, cybersecurity powered by data analytics, and the growing importance of skills development and education in this area. Readers will find insights into how businesses are leveraging data science to personalise customer experiences, mitigate risks, optimise processes, and explore new market opportunities.
Whether you're interested in the latest technology partnerships, emerging AI tools, talent trends, or case studies of data-driven transformation, exploring these stories will deepen your understanding of how data science is shaping the future of technology and business.
Asian Data Science News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Singapore employers struggle to fill tech roles amid AI
Singapore employers widen use of outsourcing and training as 95% struggle to hire tech staff and data roles prove hardest amid AI shift.
Google Cloud launches AI agent platform in Southeast Asia
Google Cloud backs Southeast Asian businesses with a new AI agent system, fresh chips, security tools and Workspace features for enterprise use.
Standard Chartered & A*STAR launch S$15 million AI lab
Standard Chartered and A*STAR have launched a SGD$15 million Singapore AI lab to turn research into banking tools for fraud checks and faster analysis.
Mastercard launches AI payments pilots in Singapore
Mastercard expands authenticated AI payment pilots in Singapore and Malaysia, while preparing a major regional Centre of Excellence in Singapore.
Singapore firms favour specialist skills & contractors
Singapore employers tighten permanent headcount, channelling spend into scarce AI, cyber and data skills while ramping up contract hiring.
Grab uses FICO data platform to widen SEA credit access
Grab Finance taps FICO data tech to automate credit checks across six Southeast Asian markets and boost eligibility by nearly 50%.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Science
Dataiku unveils orchestration-focused AI Success platform
ADLINK wins Gartner Asia-Pacific awards for AI factory
Gartner sees AI spend hitting USD $2.52trn by 2026
JFrog unveils AI Catalogue to enhance secure model governance
FICO named leader in Forrester AI decision platforms report
Expert Columns
Don't rule yourself out of a career in STEM
Female representation in AI is a win-win situation for businesses
Start training for a job that doesn't exist yet
Leading through ambiguity: Women and the AI era
The importance of 'the connectors' in an AI-powered industry
The silent AI killer: How data debt is sinking your machine learning dreams
Agentic AI and the rise of augmented human capabilities
AI Appreciation Day: What it means for the future of customer engagement
How businesses are fighting sophisticated cyber threats with AI
Recent Data Science News
ADLINK wins Gartner Asia-Pacific awards for AI factory
ADLINK's AI Agent Factory nets top Gartner Asia-Pacific honours, boosting advanced manufacturing performance with real-time edge AI.
OCBC AI veteran Donald MacDonald launches advisory firm
OCBC AI veteran Donald MacDonald leaves after 22 years to launch Colourcode.AI, advising boards and leaders on AI strategy and governance.
Telecoms face rising AI trust, cyber & talent shortage risks
Telecom firms face rising risks in AI trust, cybersecurity, talent shortages and geopolitical shifts, challenging their digital transformation and customer confidence.
Agentic AI and the rise of augmented human capabilities
Agentic AI shifts focus from automation to augmentation, enabling humans and AI to collaborate, enhancing productivity and reshaping future workplaces.
Fintech groups join forces to boost Greater Bay Area collaboration
Four fintech organisations from Hong Kong and mainland China formed a partnership to boost collaboration and market access across the Greater Bay Area.
Bloomberg hackathon in Singapore spotlights quant & AI talent
The Bloomberg Code Crunch Hackathon in Singapore showcased top quant and AI talent, with NTU students and financial firms developing innovative investment tools.
Denodo & ST Engineering to accelerate AI adoption in operations
Denodo and ST Engineering have signed an MoU to accelerate AI adoption, focusing on system integration and AI-driven analytics in operations.
BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to drive ASEAN digital jobs
Malaysian HR tech startup BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to expand AI-driven solutions, aiming to boost ASEAN's digital workforce ahead of the 2025 Summit.
Malaysia faces job shifts as AI reshapes economy & skills
AI-driven automation could displace 600,000 Malaysian jobs by 2028, but reskilling efforts aim to create high-value roles and boost the economy.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic partners with Denodo on data programme
Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore has teamed up with Denodo to enhance its data science curriculum, preparing students for a data-driven future.
Denodo pledges to enhance Thailand's healthcare data management
Data management leader, Denodo, sets its strategic aim for digital healthcare transformation in Thailand through new partnerships and business growth in digital initiatives.
Accenture set to acquire Singapore's Jixie to boost marketing tech resources
Accenture set to strengthen marketing transformation capabilities by acquiring Singapore's Jixie, a tech firm primarily focused on Indonesian clientele.
Neo4j announces service delivery alliance with Deloitte
Neo4j has announced a service delivery alliance with Deloitte Consulting Southeast Asia for a range of services to customers within the region.
SAP buys Prior Labs to boost enterprise AI research
SAP to invest more than EUR €1 billion in Prior Labs, creating a Europe-based AI research lab for structured business data.
SAS adds Copilot & agentic AI tools to Viya platform
SAS expands Viya with AI assistants and agentic tools, including Copilot, MCP Server and an accelerator to bring governed AI into workflows.
Heligan launches new strategic advisory & risk unit
Heligan Group launches strategic advisory unit to tackle sanctions, ownership and cyber risk for investors, defence clients and high-net-worth buyers.
OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.5 with coding & research gains
OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.5 to ChatGPT and Codex users, touting stronger coding, research and office-work performance with tighter safety controls.
Tredence launches agentic AI suite with Google Cloud
Tredence and Google Cloud unveil agentic AI accelerators to help enterprises shift from pilots to production across data, supply chains and customer service.
Google Cloud launches Agentic Data Cloud for AI agents
Google Cloud broadens its data platform with agent-focused tools, cross-cloud federation and new performance upgrades for enterprise users.
Mirantis integrates NVIDIA Run:ai to speed AI deployment
Mirantis ties NVIDIA Run:ai into k0rdent AI to automate GPU stack setup, cutting AI platform deployment from days to minutes for enterprises.