Electronic Transactions Act amended to strengthen Singapore’s competitiveness in the digital economy
The ease of consistent regulations is expected to promote more domestic and cross-border electronic transactions.
Bank of Singapore deploys SAS communications surveillance analytics to enhance oversight and best practices
SAS’ Trade and Communications Surveillance solution will help the bank improve sales representatives’ performance, compliance and ultimately enhance customer experience.
Smart Cities around the world – Estonia
Estonia punches above its weight when it comes to digital adoption, and is often lauded as one of the most digitally advanced countries in the world.
NUS develops new urban planning GIS tool to improve urban climate resilience
If the current urban development approach remains unchanged, local warming will lead to a rise in electricity demand for cooling and the risk of residents suffering from heat stress
Singapore Government Introduces Bill on Use of Personal Data collected by Digital Contact Tracing Tools
These amendments will give legal force to the statement that the use of TraceTogether data in criminal investigations would be restricted to serious offences.
‘Start Digital’ in Singapore Launches New Digital Solutions To Help SMEs Adapt To Changing Times
These solutions help SMEs improve transaction accuracy and administrative productivity and digital utilities provide common standards and ease of transactions for businesses.
Smart Cities around the world – Amsterdam
Smart cities have numerous benefits, including reducing wastage, saving on manpower costs, being environmentally sustainable, and of course, improves the lives of its citizens by making government services either more accessible or more efficient.
Singapore and New Zealand Digital Economy Partnership Agreement Commences
The Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) for Singapore and New Zealand will begin on 7 January 2021, following the ratification of the agreement by both countries. DEPA was the first digital economy agreement that Singapore had concluded and signed. It establishes common digital trade rules and fosters co-operation on emerging issues in the digital economy. […]
Singapore government agency GovTech wins Gold in the Marketing Excellence Awards 2020
GovTech outperformed many strong private sector brands such to win the Gold for their LifeSG marketing and communications campaign.
Postman.gov.sg – Putting the ‘mass’ in mass communications
Postman.gov.sg is by GovTech’s Open Government Products together with the team at the Ministry of Communication and Information under the leadership of Minister Iswaran to address updating citizens with bite-size information rapidly and at scale.
New Two-Factor Authentication features provide convenience for SingPass users in Singapore
The introduction of SingPass Face Verification and Multi-User SMS 2FA will provide more convenience and accessibility to government digital services securely.
Singapore Government Commits Investment to Research, Innovation and Enterprise
There is growing vibrancy in innovation and enterprise, with more enterprises partnering public research institutions to generate innovative products, services and solutions.
Blockchain for Trade & Connectivity Network launches in Singapore
The BTC Network is one of SUSS’s endeavours in harnessing transformative technologies to serve society’s changing needs and contribute to building an inclusive and resilient society for social good.
Enterprise Singapore Launches Southeast Asia Open Innovation Challenge
Through the challenge, startups and small and medium enterprises will get the opportunity to work on wide-ranging challenge statements in Media, Retail, Consumer Tech, Fintech, Proptech and Agritech.
SEEDS Capital calls for partners to invest in Singapore-based startups
SEEDS Capital, the investment arm of Enterprise Singapore, is launching a call for partnership for new private sector partners to co-invest in Singapore-based startups under the Startup SG Equity scheme. SEEDS Capital aims to appoint between 10 to 15 partners and catalyse up to S$150 million of investments into early-stage, deep tech startups in the […]
Digital Health Passport joins the fight against COVID-19
Accredify builds on GovTech’s OpenAttestation framework for HealthCert – a verifiable travel credential standard – to enhance the safety and efficiency of travel for all outbound travellers and immigration authorities.
Non-Bank Financial Institutions to have Access to FAST and PayNow in Singapore
Direct access by NFIs to FAST and PayNow closes the last-mile gap in Singapore’s e-payments journey. The country’s vision to enable complete real-time payments interoperability will now become a reality.
Technology to further enhance the Shipping Industry in Singapore
The Crew Facilitation Centre in Singapore will be a Centre of Excellence for Crew Change Protocols to test-bed emerging technologies that support safer crew change procedures.
Australia and Singapore Begin blockchain trial for cross border trade
The trial supports the government’s recently announced Simplified Trade Agenda, which will reform and digitise trade compliance processes.
Drones that keep Singapore going
In collaboration with In Singapore, some heroes are comparatively small, silent creatures that operate behind the scenes to keep Singapore running. We’re talking of course, about drones. Since their inception, various agencies in Singapore have been trying to use them to make tasks easier, safer and more efficient. Let’s take a look […]
MAS Announces 20 Finalists for the 2020 Global FinTech Hackcelerator
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today the 20 finalists for the 2020 Global FinTech Hackcelerator. The finalists this year comprise several unique solutions that seek to drive positive social and environmental impact within the financial sector, in response to the challenges posed by COVID-19 and climate change. The Global FinTech Hackcelerator identifies innovative […]
MAS Launches World’s First Grant Scheme to Support Green and Sustainability-Linked Loans
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the launch of the Green and Sustainability-Linked Loan Grant Scheme (GSLS) yesterday, which will be effective from the 1st January 2021. The Loan Grant Scheme aims to support corporates of all sizes to obtain green and sustainable financing by covering the expenses of independent service providers to validate […]
NUS School of Design and Environment 4 is first building in SE Asia to be awarded Zero Energy Certification by International Living Future Institute
The Zero Energy certification by ILFI is based on actual performance and awarded to green buildings where 100 per cent of its energy needs on a net annual basis is supplied by on-site renewable energy sources.
Singapore Government launches mobile app to identify and block scam calls and messages
ScamShield compares an incoming call against a list maintained by the Singapore Police Force to determine if the number has been used for illegal purposes and blocks it.
Government signs agreement with Industry to train 300 Singaporeans in Emerging Tech Areas
The programme aims to bring a diversity of talent with relevant skills and knowledge base and provide them with opportunities to deepen their digital skills, technical expertise and hands-on practical experience.
“Sign with SingPass” service provides greater convenience in documentation signing
“Sign with SingPass” allows SingPass users to use the SingPass Mobile app to digitally sign an electronic document and follows the “SingPass Face Verification” service.
Tech.Pass to encourage tech entrepreneurs to set up businesses in Singapore
Tech.Pass is part of Singapore’s multi-pronged approach to develop a strong base of technology companies and talent to ensure Singapore remains globally competitive.
Monetary Authority Singapore Advise Financial Institutions to Review Security Controls During Pandemic
Singapore’s financial sector has done well so far in its cyber and operational resilience amid the new operating environment created by the pandemic.
$35M Grant to Help Small Financial Institutions Adopt Digital Solutions for Data Reporting
The Productivity Solutions Grant provides funding support for smaller financial institutions to adopt regulatory reporting solutions from pre-approved managed service providers.
Highest record of 27 New Start-ups Accepted into SMU Business Innovations Generator’s Latest Cohort
Technology enablers and smart city innovations remain popular as business ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs.