Singapore has been ranked second globally in AI readiness, according to Salesforce’s Global AI Readiness Index released on 31 July 2025. This ranking underscores Singapore’s robust national AI strategy, which has been pivotal in driving AI transformation and ensuring long-term growth amidst a tight labour market. The study also reaffirms Singapore’s position as the most AI-ready nation in the Asia-Pacific region.
The index evaluates AI readiness across 16 global markets using 31 indicators spanning governance, diffusion, innovation, investment, and talent. Singapore excelled in several dimensions, ranking first in regulatory readiness and AI adoption, second in investment environments, and third in talent development. The country’s strong performance is attributed to its advanced digital infrastructure and a comprehensive national upskilling strategy.
Despite its achievements, Singapore’s capacity for AI innovation scored below the global average, highlighting an opportunity for further investment in emerging subfields such as agentic AI. Agentic AI, which can boost productivity by up to 30%, is seen as a potential growth engine for Singapore. Salesforce’s digital labour platform, Agentforce, allows organisations to deploy AI agents that operate autonomously, offering a solution to Singapore’s labour market challenges.
Brian Kealey, Country Leader of Salesforce Singapore, stated, “The Index highlights Singapore’s success as a global leader in AI readiness, stemming from early investments in infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and human capital.” Salesforce has committed a $1 billion (US$1 billion) investment in Singapore to further AI research and talent development, aiming to enhance the nation’s AI capabilities.
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