AI Reports · Microsoft · 2026-09-28 · Blog / commentary
One year in: How Microsoft Research Asia – Singapore is advancing research, partnership and talent for real-world impact
Microsoft Research Asia – Singapore opened on July 24, 2025, as Microsoft's first research lab in Southeast Asia. One year on, the lab reports deeper collaboration with Singapore's government, universities and industry. Its work spans four pillars: next-generation AI models and agentic systems, domain-specific AI, AI-native research practices, and ecosystem and talent development.