Synthetic macromolecules proven to kill multidrug-resistant cancer cells
Macromolecules
are large molecules or polymeric assemblies exhibiting unique properties to
attack diseases by mechanisms different from traditional therapies. Macromolecular
therapeutics has numerous potential applications including consumer product
additives, treating systemic viral and bacterial infections, addressing
agricultural disease, and cancer treatment.
Minister Ong Ye Kung highlights opportunities for collaboration between Singapore and India in Fintech
Minister
Ong Ye Kung provided an overview of important developments in India’s financial
landscape, Singapore’s initiatives in the Fintech area andoutlined
potential areas of cooperation between the two countries’ financial sectors. He
noted that the development of Fintech has opened up new frontiers for
cooperation.
Indian Government forms taskforce to accelerate roll-out of drone technology
A roadmap with implementable recommendations for the Central
Government, State Governments, Industry and Research Institutions including
outcomes, timelines, implementation & review mechanism and measurable
metrics will be prepared by the taskforce. The role of the industry will
also be clearly delineated.
Enhancing customer journeys and improving fraud detection through machine learning
Machine learning applications enable to the
Bank to predict customer needs and determine in real time which offers to give
each customer. For example, staff can deliver real-time, localised, and
personalised interactions to each customer at the right time, with the right
content, and using the right channel.
China issues nationwide guidelines for road-testing of autonomous vehicles
In December 2017, Beijing issued the first guidelines for
road tests of autonomous vehicles. On March 1, the authorities in Shanghai
issued the country’s first road test licenses to two smart-car makers.
Australia publishes working paper on the impacts of 5G on productivity and economic growth
5G is likely to contribute to Australia’s productivity growth – it could add up to A$2,000 in GDP per capita at the end of the first decade.
ASEAN and China launch Year of Innovation
In his speech, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for
Trade and Industry and National Development, Dr Koh Poh Koon, outlined several areas
in which ASEAN can cooperate with China, such as e-commerce and smart cities.
AI Singapore Chief Scientist Professor Chen Tsuhan appointed to lead research at NUS
The National University of Singapore appointed Chief Scientist at AI Singapore Professor Chen Tsuhan as Deputy President (Research and Technology) and Distinguished Professor.