Most popular stories, March 2025

Oleh Si Ying Thian

Data and AI are at the heart of GovInsider’s top reads for March: From how cloud ERP enables data-driven insights, AI-powered defense and healthcare, as well as the role of data and AI in Singapore’s resilient energy management, to the importance of lifelong learning in the digital age.

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Data and AI are at the heart of GovInsider’s top reads for March!

Our most popular stories explore this synergy: From how cloud ERP enables data-driven insights, AI-powered defense and healthcare, as well as the role of data and AI in Singapore’s resilient energy management, to the importance of lifelong learning in the digital age.

1. ERP on cloud, public services on cloud nine

*As the needs of public agencies evolve, embracing new strategies is essential for maintaining operational readiness. Click image to access article >>>*

“The future of ERP in the public sector is driven by the increasing need for integration, real-time insights, and enhanced user engagement,” said ABeam Consulting’s Thomas Padiyara.

2. Singapore’s take on AI in defence

Minister of Defence Ng Eng Hen highlighted the need for various government agencies to work together to deal with digital threats, following announcements of initiatives to consolidate cybersecurity capabilities and drive AI adoption in defence. Click image to access article >>>

Singapore needs strong collaborations in the space of AI given the country’s limited resources and the versatile application of AI technologies across different sectors, says Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA)’s Deputy Chief Executive (Operations), Roy Chan.

3. Resource poor, data rich Singapore

Proactive planning and effective integration of diverse data streams are key to ensure secure and resilient energy supply, says Singapore Energy Market Authority (EMA)’s Chief Data Officer, Chua Shen Hwee. Click image to access article >>>

A holistic data view enables Singapore's Energy Market Authority (EMA) to anticipate disruptions and optimise energy management, especially with the rise in demand from energy-intensive sectors coupled with unpredictable supply shifts from extreme weather events, says the agency's Chief Data Officer, Shen Hwee Chua.

4. An MOE officer's exchange programme in the bank

*The interview is part of the Public Sector Digital Transformation Champions special report, by GovInsider and the Amalgamated Union of Public Employees (AUPE). Click image to access article >>>*

Lifelong learning is a journey, not a destination. I think the biggest hurdle is often just getting started. It's like going to the gym - the hardest part is putting on those shoes and getting on the treadmill. But once you're moving, you gain the confidence and motivation to keep going, says Singapore's Ministry of Education (MOE)’s Lim Xiu Ling.

5. Singapore wants to shape global standards in AI for healthcare

An agreement was signed between Singhealth and the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) during the AI Health World Summit 2025 as Singapore continues to invest in its AI capabilities and partnerships. Click image to access article >>>

“A safe and responsible car user doesn’t need to understand every single part that's in the car. But the moment that you put your hands on the steering wheel, you need to make sure that you stick to a lane and not exceed the speed limit,” says SingHealth Duke-NUS Medical School Artificial Intelligence In Medicine Institute (AIMI)'s Co-Director and Associate Professor Daniel Ting.