Singapore Government Prepares Youth for Lifelong Learning
Over the past three years, Young NTUC has held a series of engagement sessions with 10,000 youths through the Youth Career Network (YCN) Career Discovery & Mentorship Programme. Participants shared that they have found the programme useful in helping them navigate the evolving employment landscape and achieve clearer career goals. For some, the YCN Career […]
The Sixth Asian Monetary Policy Forum Discusses Global Reserve and Digital Currencies
The Asian Monetary Policy Forum (AMPF) convened on Friday for the sixth consecutive year. The highlights of the Forum include presentations and discussions on the dominant role of the US dollar and its implications for monetary policy, as well as challenges posed by digital currencies. The Forum is co-organised and funded by the University of […]
Hong Kong and Singapore Sign MOU to Strengthen Co-operation in Personal Data Protection
Hong Kong’s and Singapore’s data protection authorities today furthered their warm relations by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation in personal data protection in the two jurisdictions. The MOU was signed by Mr Stephen Kai-yi Wong, Hong Kong’s Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data and Mr Yeong Zee Kin, Deputy Commissioner of Singapore’s […]
Updates to SingPass Mobile App to Enhance Citizen Experience
In an update on digital government services, the Government Technology Agency said: “By the third quarter of FY2019, the Government will launch SG-Verify, a facility for businesses to perform secure identity verification and data transfer through QR scanning. SG-Verify will allow businesses to perform secure identity verification and data transfer by scanning a QR code […]
The Building and Construction Authority partners Universities to develop a Leadership Development framework
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has partnered the built environment industry and academia to develop a new iBuildSG Leadership Engagement and Development (LEAD) framework to support leadership development within the sector. BCA is also working with the industry to pilot a new, voluntary Maintainable Design Appraisal System (or MiDAS in short) from May this […]
Singapore Government to focus on five key platforms to enhance citizen and business life
One year into the implementation of the Digital Government Blueprint (DGB) – first launched in June 2018 – citizens and businesses have expressed greater satisfaction with government digital services Annual Digital Government Perception Survey for Citizens and Businesses 2018. The Government’s progress in implementing the DGB and the focus for FY2019 were announced by GovTech […]
Enterprise Singapore and IMDA Support Development of A Smart Urban Co-Innovation Lab
Ascendas-Singbridge Group (ASB), supported by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Enterprise Singapore, announced the formation of a Smart Urban Co-Innovation Lab, the first developer-led lab in Southeast Asia. Slated to be launched later this year, the lab will facilitate and support at least 30 co-innovation projects within the next three years. The Smart […]
Singapore – Country of Honour at Pujiang Innovation Forum
Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore made a speech on 25 May where Singapore was hosted as Country of Honour, at the Pujiang Innovation Forum In Shanghai. The Minister spoke on how Asia is rapidly advancing in Technology. He highlighted examples in China and areas where Singapore had also accelerated. China companies […]
Singapore’s A*STAR find possible solution to slow down Superbug development
Singapore-based researchers have discovered a possible solution to impede the evolution of bacteria into superbugs that are resistant to drugs and therefore harder to kill. Building on a decade’s work on antimicrobial technologies, the multidisciplinary team from Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) and NanoBio Lab (NBL) of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research […]
Federal Court turns to AI to predict asset split after relationship breakdown
The Federal Court of Australia has created a machine learning proof-of concept that is designed to help parties divide assets and liabilities following the breakdown of a relationship. Digital practice registrar Jessica Der Matossian speaking at IBMʼs THINK 2019 in Sydney that the proof-of-concept, developed with IBM partner Carrington Associates, had been trained on 1600 […]
Personal Data Protection Commission introduces initiatives to encourage data innovation
The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) yesterday introduced three new initiatives to facilitate the movement and use of data to support innovation, and to strengthen accountability among organisations. The first being a public consultation to seek views on proposed data portability and data innovation provisions, as part of the review of the Personal Data Protection […]
NTU Singapore develops technology that can 3D-print a bathroom unit within a day
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed the capability to 3D print an unfurnished bathroom in less than a day. After printing, the bathroom is furnished with toilet fittings to become a pre-fabricated unit, ready for use in construction projects. Its interior includes a sink, mirror, shower, toilet bowl, ceramic tiled walls […]
Singapore Government encouraging tech adoption in legal sector
Minister Iswaran was recently speaking at the launch of the SmartLaw Guild, where he discussed digitisation in Singapore and the importance of adopting technology in the legal sector. He said that the legal fraternity has an important role in the evolution of a regulatory architecture and the creation of legal solutions to deal with these […]
State Courts Singapore offer Dispute Resolution Platform for Wrongful Dismissal Claims
From 1 April 2019, all employees (excluding seafarers, domestic workers and public servants) who wish to file a claim against their employers for wrongful dismissal will first undergo mediation at the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM). If the dispute remains unresolved after mediation, they can file the claim at the Employment Claims Tribunals (ECT). […]
Monetary Authority of Singapore and Asia-Pacific Future Financial Research Institute promote FinTech Innovation
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Asia-Pacific Future Financial Research Institute (AFF) signed a FinTech Co-operation Agreement yesterday to promote academic exchanges, information sharing and research co-operation on FinTech. It aims to encourage greater collaboration between business communities, academia and think tanks from Singapore and China. The agreement was signed before the FinTech […]
Singapore looks at partnership opportunities in innovation and sustainable urban management
Singapore companies can look forward to more partnership opportunities with Nanjing in innovation and sustainable urban management as the city increases its focus on sustainable living as part of its 13th Five-Year Plan. This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the Singapore Nanjing Eco Hi-Tech Island (SNEHTI). Moving forward, the Singapore Nanjing Cooperation Panel1 […]
World’s First Afro-Asia FinTech Festival to Focus on Sustainable Finance
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) yesterday announced the inaugural Afro-Asia FinTech Festival, to be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 15 to 16 July 2019. Jointly organised by the two central banks, the Festival – the first of its kind globally – will provide a platform for connections, […]
Singapore Government uses blockchain technology to produce digital certificates for graduates
The Singapore government has developed a blockchain-based platform that will enable employers to verify the educational qualifications of employees and job candidates who have graduated from local universities, polytechnics and other educational institutions. Starting from this year, all graduates will receive digital certificates for N, O and A Levels, ITE qualifications, diploma and degree qualifications […]
Central Banks of Canada and Singapore conduct successful experiment using Distributed Ledger Technology
The Bank of Canada and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have conducted a successful experiment on cross-border and cross-currency payments using central bank digital currencies. This is the first such trial between two central banks, and has great potential to increase efficiencies and reduce risks for cross-border payments. Cross-border payments today are often slow […]
New Government scheme launched to help law firms adopt technology
The Ministry of Law (MinLaw), the Law Society of Singapore (LawSoc), Enterprise Singapore and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) announced the launch of a new $3.68m scheme to help Singapore Law Practices adopt technology yesterday. Under the new Tech-celerate for Law programme, Singapore Law Practices can get funding support of up to 70% of […]
Finance Minister addresses trends changing the global landscape at May Day Rally
Finance Minister Mr Heng Swee Keat at the May Day Rally said “that we are facing a rapidly changing global landscape, which can reshape all aspects of our lives” – Technological advancements, globalisation and the changing profile of Singapore’s workforce. What is learnt today may not be relevant for the future due to speed of […]
Singapore Government responds to rising demand for ICT professionals
Mr Zaqy Mohamad, Minister of State, Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Manpower spoke last night (April 30) of the demand for ICT professionals and how the government is preparing the workforce for future opportunities. Demand for ICT professionals on the rise in Singapore He spoke of the many opportunities available across all industries. […]
Enterprise Singapore launches initiatives to strengthen startup ecosystem in Singapore
As Singapore sets out to become the Global-Asia node for technology, innovation and enterprise, Enterprise Singapore will be deepening efforts with global and local partners to strengthen the startup ecosystem in Singapore. This supports the national Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2020 Plan to build a strong core of innovative enterprises and start-ups to capture global […]
Singapore’s Approach in Charting the Future of Work
Minister of Finance Heng Swee Keat made the opening speech at the Welcome Dinner of The Singapore Conference on The Future of Work last night, 28 April. He spoke of Singapore’s approach in charting the future of work and how it consisted of three main themes. He said that Singapore’s approach is very much aligned […]
Singapore offers fastest Patent application-to-grant for Artificial Intelligence Inventions globally
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has just announced today April 26 that it will accelerate grants of AI-related patent applications to just six months, which will be the fastest in the world with immediate effect. Accelerated Initiative for Artificial Intelligence to complement Singapore’s move towards a digital economy The Accelerated Initiative for Artificial […]
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance leads the country in E-Government development
The Ministry of Finance continues to lead the country in E-Government Development Index 2018 in the category of ministries and ministerial-level agencies. This was according to a report assessing the adoption of IT in ministries and ministerial-level agencies, governmental agencies and centrally-run cities and provinces which was released at a conference in Hanoi on April […]
Singapore must focus on technology and innovation to transform society and the economy
The Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat spoke to media last week in San Francisco while visiting for a tech forum on his 11-day trip to the United States. The Minister acknowledged that the economy will go through various stages of ups and downs but he highlighted that “We must stay very focused on our industry […]
Future of Finance Jobs in Singapore to be Transformed by Technology
Mr Ravi Menon, Chairman of Institute of Banking and Finance, Managing Director of Monetary Authority of Singapore made a speech today on the future of jobs in the Finance Sector, and the main focus of this speech was how technology would transform jobs in the future. He spoke at the launch of a study by […]
STB using travel tech partners to attract and enhance visitor experience in Singapore
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Alibaba Group yesterday to drive visitor arrivals and spending. The scope of the MOU includes co-developing joint marketing campaigns and content, collaborating on inbound Chinese travellers analytics and insights, and creating more seamless and smart tourism experiences in Singapore. Alibaba Group to […]
State Courts to align strategy with the Digital Government Blueprint to support Smart Nation efforts
State Courts: 2020 and Beyond is the theme of a set initiatives launched by the State Courts this year to reflect the State Courts’ goal to be a progressive and adaptive organisation that is future-ready. The theme takes into account the impending move to the new State Courts Towers in 2020, the challenges posed by […]
