Singapore is seeing online government services being accessed by facial recognition. This is the first of its kind anywhere in the world, as per a report in AFP. This technology is being used in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s World-first Face Scan Plan Sparks Privacy Fears
Singapore will become the world's first country to use facial verification in its national ID scheme, but privacy advocates are alarmed by what they say is an intrusive system vulnerable to abuse. ( read original story ...)
Open Banking Developments in Singapore May lead to More Transformative Fintech Changes that those Offered by Digital Banking
Open Banking developments in Singapore may lead to more transformative Fintech changes than those offered by digital banking. ( read original story ...)
Tencent chooses JustCo’s co-working space in Raffles Place for Singapore office
The WeChat owner will have almost 200 seats at JustCo’s co-working space in OCBC Centre East at Raffles Place. ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, sign in with facial recognition to pay your taxes
In Singapore, online government services can now be accessed by facial recognition -- a world first. This technology is being rolled out to the city-state's SingPass digital identity scheme, offering ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s how agents can sell property to their clients easily amid Covid-19
Considering the high property prices in Singapore, it is not difficult for agents to potentially earn five- to six-digit commissions especially when it comes to million-dollar properties. However, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 3 new COVID-19 cases, including 1 in the community and 1 imported
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported three new COVID-19 cases as ... the government may not be able to save every business and job. The government would however continue to support every worker, Mr Heng said ... ( read original story ...)
Global Cases at 39 Million; Singapore Numbers Ease: Virus Update
Global coronavirus infections surpassed the 39-million mark. The U.S. reported the most daily infections in two months -- the total number of covid cases in the country went past 8 million -- as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Has Fewer Than 100 Active Coronavirus Cases
Singapore’s active coronavirus cases fell to the lowest level in seven months as the government reigns in local transmissions. ( read original story ...)
Singapore non-oil exports grow at 5.9% pace in Sept
Exporters had another good month in September but the slower pace has prompted analysts to warn that the road to recovery remains bumpy.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Fast lane, green lane, air travel bubble: What you need to know about Singapore’s COVID-19 travel measures
As part of Singapore's plans to revive its aviation sector, now that COVID-19 cases have been steadily falling, the Government has been ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 3-Singapore’s Nanofilm to raise up to $375 mln, largest local IPO in years
Singapore's Nanofilm Technologies International launched an initial public offering on Friday, which three sources with knowledge of the matter said could raise up to S$510 million ($375.4 million). ( read original story ...)
Singapore releases AI ethics, governance reference guide
Singapore Computer Society launches reference document to guide businesses in the development of artificial intelligence ethics and governance as well as future training and certification of ... ( read original story ...)
World Risk Poll: Singapore, UAE top food, water safety list
When it comes to the safety of food, water and electricity provided for their citizens, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain are the world's top-ranking nations, according to a survey ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Monitor Workers at Dorms With Contact-Trace Tokens
Singapore will distribute more than 450,000 contact-tracing devices to migrant and local workers in dormitories to monitor the spread of the coronavirus, said the country’s manpower ministry. ( read original story ...)
OCBC Cycle: Organisers help cyclists gear up for inaugural virtual event with home-based workouts
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, OCBC Cycle has been gearing up with home-based virtual workouts for the first time to help cyclists be physically ready for the Nov 1-15 free virtual event.. Read more ... ( read original story ...)