AMBASSADOR UYANGA GANBOLD ATTENDS SINGAPORE WEEK OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY 2026

H.E. Dr. Uyanga Ganbold, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of Singapore, attended the opening of the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH 2026) on 27 October 2026. Organised by Enterprise Singapore with the support of the National Research Foundation, the event is taking place at Marina Bay Sands from 27 to 29 October, bringing together more than 25,000 participants from over 100 countries. At the opening, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Trade), Republic of Singapore, Mr Gan Kim Yong highlighted the importance of adopting artificial intelligence in industry and business and announced an investment of S$150 million in the “MARVEL-AI” initiative to accelerate research and development of advanced materials. Mr Gan Kim Yong also introduced the first 24 companies participating in the “Champions of AI” programme, which aims to expand AI adoption. SWITCH 2026 features panel discussions, exhibitions and business meetings covering artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum technology, semiconductors, healthcare and climate technology. The top 50 finalists in the “SLINGSHOT” international startup competition are also presenting their projects.