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
DBS to hire 500 more young Singaporeans as AI reshapes work
The lender is deepening its talent pipeline as automation reshapes entry-level jobs, with interns expected to make up most of this year's intake.
Singapore employers face tech hiring gaps amid AI skills
Singapore employers struggle to fill data and AI roles as 95% report tech hiring challenges and upskilling costs bite.
Singapore employers struggle to fill tech roles amid AI
Data analytics and science vacancies are proving hardest to fill, as 95% of Singapore employers report shortages despite a wider talent pool.
Google Cloud launches AI agent platform in Southeast Asia
Businesses in Southeast Asia can now access Google Cloud tools that connect AI agents, data and security, with chip and Workspace upgrades.
Standard Chartered & A*STAR launch S$15 million AI lab
The three-year tie-up aims to speed up fraud detection and portfolio analysis, as banks race to turn AI research into daily operations.
Mastercard launches AI payments pilots in Singapore
Authenticated AI payments in Singapore and Malaysia could set the standard for cross-border commerce, with banks weighing fraud and consent risks.
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
Recent Data Science News
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%.
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.
Google launches Gemini 3.5 Flash for agentic tasks
The model is now the default in Gemini and Search, with Google aiming to speed up multi-step coding and workplace automation tasks.
Dataiku launches Cobuild on Snowflake for AI workflows
Enterprises can now turn plain-language prompts into governed AI workflows inside Snowflake, as Dataiku targets compliance-minded users.
Integrated Quantum launches Kaggle test of VEIL anonymity
The public test could bolster or undermine claims that VEIL can anonymise sensitive AI data without letting outsiders recover the original records.
Snowflake ecosystem startups draw USD $113 billion
Investors are concentrating on AI data and governance startups, with funding in the Snowflake partner ecosystem now skewed towards fewer, larger rounds.
Kingston adds faster memory, USB security & SSD capacity
Data centre operators gain a 30.72TB option as Kingston adds faster DDR5 memory and encrypted USB storage for security-focused users.