Why did Ambiq choose to dual-list in Singapore, and what does it signal about the future of AI in Asia?

In this BT Podcasts feature special, Claressa Monteiro sits down with Fumihide "Humi" Esaka, global CEO of Ambiq Micro, to discuss the rise of Edge AI, how Ambiq's ultra-low-power chips enable AI to run directly on devices without relying on the cloud, and why the company expects rapid expansion in the years ahead.

From growth prospects and investor sentiment to talent, innovation and Singapore's role as a regional technology hub, this conversation explores Ambiq's strategy and its outlook for the next phase of AI growth.

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Highlights:

01:18 Why dual-listing now

03:50 Singapore as Asia R&D hub

04:59 Five-year growth plans

09:23 Ultra-low power chips

17:38 Why Edge AI matters now

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Written and presented by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)

With Fumihide "Humi" Esaka, global CEO of Ambiq Micro

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

Producer: Nicole Teo

Coordinating producer: Chai Pei Chieh

Video production: Studio +65

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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