Singapore President Tharman Announces Ericsson AI and 6G Collaboration with Swedish Universities

Key summary

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced on October 19 at Stockholm's Royal Palace that Ericsson, KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore will collaborate on next-generation positioning technologies using artificial intelligence and 6G. The partnership aims to develop AI-driven solutions for the next generation of mobile networks. Additionally, Tharman stated that the two governments intend to conclude a joint declaration covering emerging technologies such as quantum technology, though he noted the declaration had not yet been signed at the time of his remarks. The state visit, which marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Sweden, also includes planned visits to Ericsson, Spotify, and Volvo. Beyond technology, Singapore's Energy Market Authority and Sweden's Ministry of Climate and Enterprise are exploring energy cooperation options, including low-carbon electricity generation via direct ammonia combustion, described by Tharman as a potential world first if feasible. The proposal remains under investigation. Furthermore, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy will strengthen partnerships with KTH and the Stockholm School of Economics to foster research and academic exchanges.