Singapore plans to spend S$25 billion ($19 billion) on research and development projects over the next five years, including a new programme to help prepare the city-state for future disease outbreaks ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to unilaterally lift border restrictions to travellers from Taiwan from Dec 18
Singapore will lift border restrictions for visitors from Taiwan from Dec 18, said the Civil Aviation Authority (CAAS) on Friday (Dec 11). ( read original story ...)
Technology could help sustainable investing turn the corner, says JPMorgan
The availability of technology and data could be what helps turn a corner, according to JPMorgan's global head of sustainable investing. ( read original story ...)
Singapore based Financial Technology Firms Secured the Most Funding Compared to All Other ASEAN Region Fintechs: Report
Overall investor interest in Singapore’s Fintech companies continues to remain quite strong. The city-state has attracted substantial financial technology investments according to the Fintech in ASEAN ... ( read original story ...)
Volocopter sells out its first tourist eVTOL flights in Singapore
Germany's Volocopter has committed to launching commercial eVTOL flights in Singapore "within the next two to three years," and advance tickets have already sold out to early adopters eager to take ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore proptech hub to spearhead smart city innovation
Innovation Lab works with 200 innovators to help the proptech industry identify new revenue streams, reduce costs, and operate sustainably. ( read original story ...)
Singapore ushers ASEAN into new digital banking era
It was the week when the "Switzerland of Asia" mixed a dash of Silicon Valley into its tropical version of Zurich. From Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Singapore attracted top ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Nextbillion takes home $187k after winning Slingshot 2020
Singapore-based AI startup Nextbillion.ai was announced as the top winner of this year’s Slingshot deep-tech competition. Organized by Enterprise Singapore, Slingshot is Startup SG’s marquee startup ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank DBS to launch digital exchange as demand for virtual currencies soar
Southeast Asia's biggest bank said its new digital exchange would provide tokenization, trading and custody services to institutional and accredited investors. ( read original story ...)
Sequans’ Monarch Module Supported by Orange LTE-M Connectivity Now Available
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) today introduced an LTE IoT module that offers device makers a quick and easy solution for connecting ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft and Generation partner Singapore Government to launch #GetReadySG to upskill and boost employment for up to 1,000 Singaporeans
Mr Kevin Wo, Managing Director, Microsoft Singapore, said: “In our 30 years of operation here, Microsoft has been committed to enabling future-ready skills and talent for the digital economy. We see ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Hungary Strengthen Cooperation in FinTech
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) today signed a Co-operation Agreement (CA) to strengthen cooperation in FinTech innovation between Singapore and Hungary. ( read original story ...)
Huobi Singapore donates SGD$30,000 to the SUSS’ Inclusive Fintech Fund to promote blockchain education
Huobi Singapore, a global digital assets trading platform, gifted SGD$30,000 (or the equivalent of 7,500 Huobi Tokens) to the ... ( read original story ...)
UK strikes Singapore and Vietnam trade deals, start of new era of trade with Asia
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss was in Singapore today to sign a Free Trade Agreement with the thriving city-state. ( read original story ...)
‘Cruise To Nowhere’ Returns To Singapore Early After Positive Coronavirus Test
The man had undergone mandatory testing before embarking on the ship. But after the journey was cut short, the man tested negative twice as authorities sought to confirm his status. ( read original story ...)
Pickering Electronics Signs With Wiselink in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand
Pickering Electronics, the reed relay company which has pioneered miniaturization and high performance for over 50 years, has signed a distributor partnership agreement with Wiselink, covering ... ( read original story ...)