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Singapore's SME AI adoption surged from 4.2% to 14.5% in a single year. This research summary breaks down what drove the acceleration and what other Southeast Asian markets can replicate.

Most Southeast Asian SMBs have tried AI, but the vast majority never move beyond experimentation. Here is why the pilot trap is so dangerous — and how to escape it.



Healthcare AI implementation costs: medical imaging $200K-$1M, clinical decision support $150K-$700K, patient monitoring $100K-$500K. Includes regulatory compliance.


Manufacturing AI costs: Predictive maintenance $100K-$600K, quality control $120K-$500K, production optimization $150K-$700K. IIoT integration and OT/IT challenges.




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