Wavestone’s 2025 Global AI Survey has revealed widespread AI adoption in Singapore and Hong Kong, with all respondents reporting having deployed at least one AI solution.
Despite the widespread AI adoption, data also revealed uneven AI maturity in Asia, with only 78% in Hong Kong and 80% in Singapore having truly embedded AI at the core of their strategy. Budget-wise, only 26% of IT spending in Hong Kong and 28% in Singapore is currently allocated to AI.
“In Singapore, AI is no longer a question of adoption: it’s a question of impact. Our survey shows that while nearly every organisation has launched AI initiatives, only those that embed AI into their operating model and governance will unlock real value. said Romain Gagliardi, managing director, Wavestone Singapore
AI transformation
The survey showed that 61% (HK) and 63% (SG) of users impacted by an AI deployment have genuinely transformed the way they work. The benefits of AI at work remain difficult to measure, as few have ROI indicators, and most are still in the early stages.
“While agentic AI experimentations are booming, moving to the next stage will require building operational foundations first,” said Jeanne Pigassou, AI & Cybersecurity Expert, Wavestone Hong Kong.
“The next frontier is not just deploying tools; it is building trust, scaling responsibly, and aligning transformation with Singapore’s unique ecosystem of innovation and regulatory expectations. Success here will come from combining ambition with disciplined execution and a strong local partnership mindset,” Gagliardi added.
Wavestone surveyed 500 large companies across six countries, including 50 in Hong Kong and 50 in Singapore.
