Monetary Authority of Singapore shortlist 40 Innovative Solutions for FinTech Awards
Organised in partnership with PwC Singapore, the awards recognise groundbreaking solutions that enable the financial sector to respond better to two key global challenges such as the new operating environment created by COVID-19, and sustainability and climate change.
Robotic Technology Assisting Singapore During Pandemic
Singapore has always embraced the use of robotic technology and has 658 industrial robots per 10,000 workers – the second-highest robot density in the world, trailing only South Korea.
SingPass – Singapore’s national digital identity
A cornerstone of Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative, the national digital identity ecosystem is critical in achieving Singapore’s Smart Nation vision of delivering significant benefits to citizens and businesses.
Pandemic spurs innovation and digital transformation in the Insurance sector in Asia
Deputy Prime Minister, Co-ordinating Minister for Economic Policies and Minister for Finance, Mr Heng Swee Keat deleivered a speech at the SIRC 2020 RE-MIND conference yesterday focusing on the potential of digital transformation in the insurance sector in Asia. “Insurance can play a pivotal role in strengthening risk resilience as the world rebuilds from COVID-19. […]
Defence Science and Technology Agency of Singapore celebrates 20 years of leveraging technology to protect the nation
DSTA has grown by leaps and bounds since its incorporation, building a range of deep expertise – from our air, naval and land systems, to C3 and cybersecurity.
Singapore Uses Iris and Facial Biometrics as Primary Identifiers at Immigration Checkpoints
Eventually, iris patterns and facial features will replace fingerprints as the primary biometric identifiers for immigration clearance. while fingerprints will be used as a secondary biometric identifier.
Southeast Asia’s first industry-led lab for smart cities solutions development opens in Singapore Science Park
The Smart Urban Co-Innovation Lab will bring together leaders in the smart cities space to co-create and test innovations with local built environment and technology enterprises.
Spin-off company from National University Singapore develops breath test to detect COVID-19 within a minute
The breath test is easy to administer, does not require specially-trained staff or laboratory processing and has achieved more than 90% accuracy in a Singapore-based pilot clinical trial.
Singapore Government announces $49 million Low-Carbon Energy Research Funding Initiative
This initiative seeks to build a more sustainable energy future by harnessing the four switches of energy supply, one of which is the use of low-carbon alternatives.
Singapore Police Force and HTX Develop Smart Training Technology to Enhance Firearm Training Delivery
The system provides information on the shots and real-time analysis of human factor which allows for timely and targeted feedback to the officers to improve their proficiency.
First Anniversary of the SG Women in Tech Movement
It is heartening to see the strong interest and support for the Singapore Women in Tech movement from schools, industry and community.
JTC Partners Singapore Business Federation to Accelerate the Next Phase of Industry 4.0 Transformation
This initiative will provide companies that are keen in furthering their Industry 4.0 ambitions access to relevant Industry 4.0 related resources.
SafeEntry and TraceTogether to be used together to enable further safer reopening
In order to resume larger-scale activities and further reopen the economy in a safer manner, TraceTogether-only SafeEntry, known as TT-only SE, will be progressively expanded to more venues.
Before you #TraceTogether, the team first #TestsTogether
One of the mistaken impressions that people have is that TraceTogether is a static programme. It’s not. We also urge users to continue using SafeEntry and TraceTogether, which are complementary products – and not substitutes.
Singapore government to distribute more than 450,000 contact-tracing devices to all migrant and local workers
The contact-tracing devices, BluePass tokens, are purpose-built for the dormitory and worksite environment. Compact and water-resistant, they can be worn at all times.
Singapore and Germany sign MOU to accelerate SMEs’ industrial and digital transformation
Germany and Singapore are trusted partners who place a high emphasis on delivering quality and innovative products and services.
New Innovation Centre for Automotive Technologies in Singapore
PM Lee Hsien Loong made a speech at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre Groundbreaking Ceremony on 13 October 2020, in the presence of Mr Sung Yun-mo, Minister of Trade, Industry & Energy, Republic of Korea and Mr Chung Eui-sun, Executive Vice Chairman, Hyundai. He opened by mentioning the history Hyundai has with Singapore. “Singapore’s […]
Singapore announces first research institute dedicated to green finance research and talent development
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is committed to developing a vibrant green finance research and talent ecosystem in the nation.
Singapore’s Safer Cyberspace Masterplan 2020 to create a more secure and robust cybersecurity environment
The Masterplan developed in consultation with industry and academic partners aims to raise the general level of cybersecurity.
ASEAN Computer Emergency Response Teams discuss cybersecurity during a pandemic
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore organised the 15th annual ASEAN Computer Emergency Response Team Incident Drill (ACID) last week on 7 October 2020. This was held alongside the fifth Singapore International Cyber Week. Hosted by Singapore since 2006, the Incident Drills test incident response procedures and strengthens cybersecurity preparedness and cooperation among Computer Emergency […]
Digital Transformation of Shipping in a Post-Pandemic World
“Future of Shipping – Digitalisation” emphasised that international standards and collaboration are needed to unlock digitalisation’s full potential to drive efficient, resilient and green shipping.
A conversation with Bertrand Lee, GovTech’s Smart Nation Fellow
Chatbots tread a fine line between cold efficiency and the human touch and have the potential to make a significant impact in the lives of many Singaporeans, by improving the way citizens engage with government services.
Remaking Singapore as a Global-Asia Node of Technology, Innovation, and Enterprise
Singapore wants to accelerate the digital capabilities which will be a game-changer for the nation’s connectivity with Asia and the world as digital payments and data facilitate physical trade.
Singapore’s IMDA and SWIFT Collaborate to Drive Global Trade Digitalisation
The MoI offers SWIFT’s community of more than 11,000 financial institutions and corporates across 200 countries and territories more efficient and cost-effective cross-border paperless trade.
Inaugural DBS Foundation Social Impact Prize Finals to take place virtually this year
The inaugural DBS Foundation Social Impact Prize Finals at LKYGBPC will be held virtually on the 9 October 2020. The DBS Foundation Social Impact Prize at the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) will be awarded to the most innovative business plans, start-ups or early-stage ventures that address pertinent urban challenges faced by […]
Singapore Government add Mobile Booths and increase Token Collection points to enhance TraceTogether Programme
The TT Programme also supplements manual contact tracing by identifying close contacts who are not known to index cases or cannot be recalled by cases.
Stratificare receives recognition for world’s first severe Dengue prediction test
StratifiCare™ was founded in 2015 with the vision of empowering personalised medicine for tomorrow through innovative diagnostic solutions.
SupplyAlly – Simplifying Nationwide Distribution
By utilising cloud technologies on our Government Commercial Cloud framework, Sally is able to run different distribution campaigns simultaneously with the use of unique QR codes.
Inspiration behind the hands-free Smart assistant app for people with communication challenges
OpenGov had the opportunity to speak with the founders- Johae Song and Vanessa Cunha of a company called Able on their product Lulu which has been shortlisted for the DBS Foundation Social Impact Prize at the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) will be awarded to the most innovative business plans, start-ups or […]
CyberSecurity Malaysia leads in creating a safer and more reliable cyberspace within Asia Pacific Region
APCERT was established by Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) from economies of the Asia Pacific region to improve cooperation, response and information sharing.