Singapore introduced the ASPIRE 2B supercomputer, a new flagship system to support cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. The platform is operated by the National Supercomputer Center (NSCC). The ASPIRE 2B architecture combines CPU and GPU resources on a single platform, which is crucial for resource-intensive tasks: training large AI models, data exabaysis analysis, scientific simulations, and engineering calculations.

The system is equipped with more than 1,500 Nvidia H200 graphics processors and provides peak performance up to 115 petafflops. According to Singapore’s digital minister, Josephine Teo, the launch marks a major upgrade of the national computing infrastructure.

Key applications include climate research: ASPIRE 2B will combine AI algorithms with physical models to predict extreme rainfall events, sea-level rise and other risks. The platform will also accelerate medical data processing, biological modeling, and material discovery. A special focus is the development of AI models that take into account the linguistic and cultural diversity of Southeast Asia.

In the future, NSCC plans to integrate a quantum computer with ASPIRE 2B, creating a hybrid environment for molecular modeling and material science tasks. The launch is in line with the updated national AI strategy presented in May, and has been backed by investments of more than $1 billion in research and training for 2025-2030.