MDDI's Response to PQ on Impact of Foreign AI Chip Export Controls and Remote Computing Access Restrictions on Singapore's Data Centre and Cloud Services Sectors and Mitigation Measures

Parliament Sitting on 6 October 2026

Question for Written Answer

37. Mr Saktiandi Supaat asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information (a) whether tighter foreign export controls on AI chips and restrictions on remote access to overseas computing infrastructure will affect Singapore's data centre and cloud services sectors; (b) if so, how; and (c) what steps the Government is taking to mitigate any such impact on these sectors.

Answer

We are monitoring developments on export controls on AI chips and restrictions on remote access to computing resources. We are also engaging companies on the potential impact, if any, to Singapore’s data centre (DC) and cloud services sectors. If necessary, we will consider appropriate measures to mitigate the impact of these developments on Singapore-based companies.