Anthropic expands in singapore with new office and AI collaboration

Anthropic has opened a new office in Singapore and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Singapore Ministry of Digital Development and Information. The move marks the company's fifth regional office and underscores its commitment to the market, where Claude powers services for millions, including GovTech Singapore, Grab, and DBS. Dale Finlay, Anthropic's General Manager of ASEAN, emphasized the importance of local presence for addressing complex AI challenges. The MOU, signed during Singapore International Cyber Week, outlines cooperation in AI safety, research, and responsible adoption. Ben Mann, Anthropic co-founder, highlighted Singapore's leadership in responsible AI, while Kai Fong Chng, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, noted the partnership's role in scaling AI responsibly. Anthropic also plans technical exchanges with Singapore's AI safety institutions and aims to strengthen AI skills and support government initiatives. Singapore ranks second globally in Claude.ai usage per capita, with over 1,500 engineers adopting Claude Code at GovTech Singapore. DBS and GIC are also leveraging Claude for security and productivity. Anthropic is investing $150 million over three years in the Genesis Mission and launching the Anthropic Cyber Mission to secure critical systems.