Asia New Vision Forum 2026 Pivots to Practical Innovation in Singapore

Caixin Media Editor-in-Chief Wang Shuo opened the two-day event by characterizing the current era as a simultaneous unraveling of old systems and a fundamental AI-driven restructuring. This sentiment was echoed by former Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, who emphasized that nations must leverage stability to drive economic reform while expanding collaborative capabilities.

The forum, supported by the Singaporean government, introduces a new "Innovation Forum" sub-brand to prioritize practical business solutions over macro-level discourse. Sessions spanning the two-day schedule tackle complex challenges, including supply-chain realignment, energy transition, and the deployment of AI in robotics and autonomous transport. Industry leaders, including representatives from Arm Technology and Momenta Robotaxi, joined public policy experts to debate the intersection of computing constraints and commercial application.

Beyond technical implementation, the summit explores the security landscape, with cybersecurity firms and geopolitical analysts examining risks posed by digital fragmentation. As the program concludes, attention shifts to long-term sustainability, featuring insights from Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Grace Fu Hai Yien, and discussions on human capital development led by notable figures including Yao Ming.