Singapore Launches New AI Initiatives at World Economic Forum
In the global discourse on AI ethics and governance issue, Singapore believes that its balanced approach can facilitate innovation, safeguard consumer interests, and serve as a common global reference point.
Singapore Concludes Digital Economy Partnership Agreement Talks with Chile & New Zealand
As digitalisation influences and changes the nature of commerce and trade, it is crucial that Singapore establishes cross-border associations and partnerships to foster a robust and thriving business environment.
Government Agencies and Industry Collaborate to Bring Connectivity to Southern Islands
To facilitate remote aerial drone operations and IoT deployments on Singapore’s Southern Islands, internet access via television white space (TVWS) – the unused radio spectrum in the television broadcast bands which can transmit and receive data wirelessly up to 10 kilometres – is being explored.
Smart Nation & Digital Government Office Announce Punggol Smart Town Plans
Set to become a tech-enabled town showcasing Singapore’s Smart Nation ambitions, Punggol will epitomise how digital technologies can improve liveability and sustainability, create business opportunities, and forge a closer community.
Leveraging Technology to Improve Crane Safety in Singapore
With Singapore experiencing high numbers of dangerous occurrences involving crane operations in the past, the Ministry of Manpower and the industry formed the National Crane Safety Taskforce to implement strategies and programmes to reduce crane-related incidents.
Thai Government Pushes STEM Educational Programmes to Help Meet Thailand 4.0 Vision
With aspirations to become a fully developed nation by 2035 and a regional digital-hub, Thailand is looking to make strides in AI, robotics, biosciences and aerospace as well as other new areas.
Tech v Human Touch in Patient Care
Technology today is helping patients get better care by providing doctors with faster access to health records, allowing them to view medical images on any platform and ensuring data is integrated and stored securely.
Partnership Between the Government, Industry and Unions Key to Maritime Singapore’s Success
Maritime Singapore’s success is based on partnerships, connectivity, innovation and talent; which together are building a vibrant and thriving innovation ecosystem vital to the maritime industry.
Could Quantum Computing Accelerate Governments’ Journey to Achieve Smart Nation Goals?
Even at this early stage of research and development, governments, large tech companies and global industries are investing heavily into what they believe is the next generation of disruption.
Digital Banks Reshaping the Finance Industry in ASEAN
With the huge trend in Asia moving towards digital banks, some monetary authorities have already issued digital banking licences in an effort to support and spur the momentum.
Monetary Authority of Singapore Receive Diverse Range of Digital Banking Applications
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today that it has received 21 applications for digital bank licences as at the close of application on 31 December 2019. This includes 7 applications for the digital full bank licences, and 14 applications for the digital wholesale bank licences. Diverse group of applicants for new digital bank […]
Singapore Scientists Reveal Advances in Liver Cancer Treatment
Findings collectively suggest that the proline biosynthesis pathway may be a specific and effective target in the treatment of HCC – the predominant form of liver cancer.
Singapore Defence Minister Responds to Questions on Recent Malware Incidents
While the incidents were confined to vendor systems and did not affect MINDEF’s own systems or result in the loss of classified military information, MINDEF has taken a serious view of these cases.
Singapore and Vietnam to collaborate to boost technology start ups
Enterprise Singapore, Quest Ventures and Saigon Innovation Hub (SIHUB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will boost collaboration between Singapore startups and small and medium sized enterprises in Vietnam.
PDPC create guide focusing on accountability in managing personal data
Organisations may find it useful to refer to accountability tools that PDPC has introduced, such as the Guide to Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), the Guide to Data Protection by Design for ICT Systems and the Guide to Managing Data Breaches 2.0.
Specialist Team formed to protect Singapore’s telecoms ecosystem
In preparation for the roll-out of the 5G network, Minister for Communications and Information, Mr. S. Iswaran, said that a Telecoms Cybersecurity Specialist team will be formed to look into the security of Singapore’s telecoms ecosystem.
Enterprise Singapore launches Scale-up SG to transform high-growth businesses
Enterprise Singapore kicked-off its inaugural run of the Scale-up SG programme today with 25 local companies. Scale-up SG is a 2.5-year programme that will help aspiring, high-growth local companies scale rapidly.
Second Government Bug Bounty Programme expanded to cover more digital services
About 400 local and overseas ‘white hat’ hackers took part in the inaugural Government BBP to assist the government discover vulnerabilities in five internet-facing government ICT systems and digital services. The second Government BBP, which will run for three weeks, will be expanded to cover nine services.
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore to develop Tuas Phase 2 Next Generation Port
Tuas Terminal will be digitalised and smart, and integrated with the wider supply chain network. These aspects are key to maintaining Singapore’s position as a leading global hub port.
HEALTHTEC – consortium to help companies tap advanced technologies in health & wellness solutions
The consortium will bring researchers and companies together to leverage deep tech and big data to eventually provide advanced health and wellness solutions for Singaporeans.
Opportunities for Singapore in Zhejiang in sustainable cities & communities of the future
Experts and leaders see great synergy for Singapore and Zhejiang to partner each other as both strive towards a sustainable urban future and better quality of living.
Singapore Tourism Board calls for Accelerator programme applications
Selected companies will receive upto 70% of funding of their qualifying costs to testbed their solutions with an industry partner.
Singapore and India Look to Digital Connectivity for Bilateral Collaboration
Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Mr Iswaran is in Delhi, India from 19 to 20 June 2019. During the visit, Mr Iswaran will meet with key counterparts and reaffirm Singapore’s warm and wide-ranging relationship with India. Both sides will discuss areas to further economic cooperation including in innovation and start-ups. Mr Iswaran is accompanied by officials […]
Food Innovation key to future sustainable nutrition
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Mr Heng Swee Keat spoke on Tuesday about the importance of innovation in ensuring food security, especially for Singapore in the future. Global food security is becoming an increasingly pressing issue.The global population is set to rise to 9.8 billion people by 2050. At the same time, […]
Singapore Cyber Crime Cases Increase but Common Cyber Threats are Down
The number of common cyber threats detected in Singapore saw a decrease in 2018, although Singapore continues to be the target of cyber-attacks by advanced actors. These are findings released by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) in the Singapore Cyber Landscape 2018 publication today. Decrease in Common cyber threats Common cyber threats – […]
Singapore Intellectual Property Office announces initiative to support innovative business in global markets
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) announced a new initiative to support innovative enterprises as they enter global markets. The initiative is called the Intellectual Property Insurance Initiative for Innovators (IPIII), and it will give innovative enterprises insurance coverage for legal expenses that may be incurred in intellectual property (IP) infringement proceedings worldwide. The […]
Singapore and UK financial authorities collaborate on cyber security
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority announced yesterday that they would be working together to strengthen cyber security in their financial sectors. MAS and the UK authorities will commence work towards a Memorandum of Understanding to signify this enhanced collaboration. Two authorities to enhance co-operation The collaboration […]
Singapore FinTech Festival & SWITCH merge to synergise themes of FinTech and Deep Tech
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Enterprise Singapore and the National Research Foundation (NRF) yesterday announced that the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) and the Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology (SWITCH) would come together as SFF x SWITCH to synergise across the themes of FinTech and Deep Tech. SFF x SWITCH will run from 11 […]
SGInnovate and the Centre for Quantum Technologies sign Memorandum of Intent to promote quantum technologies
SGInnovate and the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT) a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) signed on 7 June to promote quantum technologies and facilitate the commercialisation of quantum innovations in Singapore. Through this two-year collaboration, the two organisations will encourage and help local researchers working on quantum technologies and innovations to commercialise their research in the field, […]
Singapore Finance Minister Encourages Caring In Business for a Sustainable Future
Mr Heng Swee Keat, Finance Minister spoke yesterday at Stewardship Asia Roundtable 2019 with the theme “Business Future (Re)discovering Stewardship”. He spoke on global trends such as the rapid emergence and convergence of new technologies and the growing economic and strategic weight of Asia. He said that these trends have implications on how to steward […]
