Chinese Firm Behind AI Agent Manus Relocates to Singapore Amid US Chip Curbs

Manus trims China team, relocates core staff to Singapore headquarters · TechNode

Chinese general AI agent developer Manus has reportedly laid off part of its workforce in China and shifted key technical employees to its Singapore headquarters. The company’s China operations currently includes around 120 staff. Why it matters: The move underscores how emerging AI startups from China are increasingly relocating core operations overseas, amid a push for international markets and potential regulatory uncertainties at home. Manus…

Chinese firm behind AI agent Manus relocates to Singapore amid US chip curbs

Manus AI has begun recruiting in Singapore, offering positions such as data analyst and AI agent engineer.

Chinese start-up Manus AI relocates to Singapore amid US chip curbs

Manus AI has begun recruiting in the city state, offering positions such as data analyst and AI agent engineer.

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The team behind AI agent Manus has relocated its HQ to Singapore and started recruiting there, while parent company Butterfly Effect reportedly remains in China

Hannah Wang / South China Morning Post: The team behind AI agent Manus has relocated its HQ to Singapore and started recruiting there, while parent company Butterfly Effect reportedly remains in China  —  Manus AI has begun recruiting in the city state, offering positions such as data analyst and AI agent engineer