Singapore’s newest life insurer Singapore Life Pte. Ltd. (Singapore Life) and Zurich Life Insurance (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (Zurich Life Singapore) have announced an agreement for Singapore Life to acquire the business portfolio of Zurich Life Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Last Week in Numbers: Singapore Property 2018 Forecast
It can be useful to have a quick summary of what happened in the economy and markets in the week before. Here are some of the important developments and data that emerged last week. Analysts believe that 2018 will be the turnaround year for the Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore invention could help extend life of smartphone batteries
Poor batteries are the bane of smartphone users but a Singapore invention that could extend their life promises to be a game changer. It involves restoring a battery that has reduced capacity due to repeated use. This could take up to 10 hours but has to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s ArtScience Museum tracing 40 years of street art
An exhibition opening this month in Singapore will feature work by some of the world's top street artists, with plans to invite some of them to create new paintings on-site. "Art from the Streets," opening Jan.13, traces 40 years of street art, tracking ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reviews move to introduce legislation against fake news
Singapore is considering plans to set up a special ministerial committee to assess the impact of "online falsehoods" and recommend how it should respond, potentially backtracking on a previous proposal to introduce legislation. The country's Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reconsiders move to introduce legislation against fake news
Singapore is considering plans to set up a special ministerial committee to assess the impact of "online falsehoods" and recommend how it should respond, potentially backtracking on a previous proposal to introduce legislation. The country's Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
Plugging Singapore’s cyber security skills gap
“It was a stressful but fun experience,” said Ang Guo Gen, a Singapore Institute of Technology undergraduate and intern at the Wizlynx. “On the defence side, we were only given a Fortinet firewall and Splunk to do some analysis of our environmen ( read original story ...)
Telecoms Market Update: Singapore
Singapore, which boasts the world’s highest mobile penetration rate at over 150% and which has been ranked as the most "Tech-Ready Nation" by the World Economic Forum, is often cited as a living laboratory for advanced communication services given the ... ( read original story ...)
Why Invest in Singapore?
Singapore has a strong economy and it is a prime location for trade and financial companies in Asia. Its proximity to China is a significant advantage for many entrepreneurs and business owners who wish to invest here. Moreover, while it is true that the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reaches out to climate change scientists as it grows research capabilities on tropical weather
"We also have international research and innovation hubs such as the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology that will allow us to tap on international experts in other areas of climate research," he said. Under Singapore's Research Innovation ... ( read original story ...)
IVS Technology exports $1.5 million IVS-1000 S/W to Singapore
IVS Technology, a state-of-the-art intelligent video surveillance company in Korea, exported $1.5 million worth of software of the intelligent video surveillance system, named IVS-1000, to Singapore on Dec. 30. Bae Young-hoon, CEO of the company, said on ... ( read original story ...)
Manpower and technology to keep Singapore safe during festive period: Shanmugam
SINGAPORE - The police will spare no efforts in securing the Marina Bay area as well as other popular spots in Singapore where merrymakers plan to enjoy the festive season, said Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam just as the country prepares to ... ( read original story ...)
NeuroMem Technologies to highlight disruptive Artificial Intelligence technology at EmTech Asia 2018 in Singapore
SINGAPORE. NeuroMem Technologies Pte Ltd, a pattern recognition technology company focused on the use and benefits of neuromorphic semiconductor components, has confirmed that its CEO, Prof Pierre Brunswick, will present the company’s disruptive ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ends 2017 with a bang, records 3.5% economic growth
2017 ended better than expected for the Singapore economy, which registered an overall ... while businesses are innovating and adopting new technology. That is how we will stay competitive and ready for the future," he said. Lee said one of the highlights ... ( read original story ...)
Changi Airport Encouraging Travellers To Embrace Technology And Self-Service Options
Changi Airport is moving with times in tandem with Singapore's Smart Nation drive. The newest fully-automated Terminal 4 which began operation officially at the end of October runs heavily on technology and features self-service check-in, automated bag ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Vickers Venture targets $500 million fund late-2018, eyes biotech, nanotech, AI
Singapore-based venture capital firms ... attracted foreign investors ranging from family offices to corporate backers who want a finger in the technology investment space. Vickers adopts a largely non-thematic strategy globally but is keen to ride ... ( read original story ...)