Singapore's economy is likely to grow at the upper end of its 2-3% growth range, the managing director of the country's central bank said on Friday. In July, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the ...
Singtel pushes data centers, IT as mobile business matures
SINGAPORE -- Singapore Telecommunications is looking to make its data center and IT businesses the group's new growth pillars under its latest strategic plan, as the Southeast Asian telecom company's ...
Here’s What a $2,800 Foldable ‘Accordion’ Phone Gets You. And Yes, Real People Can Buy It
Dual screens are so last season. China's megabrand, Huawei, is now selling a phone that folds three ways. Here's what to know about the first trifold phone.
Alibaba’s Taobao shopping app launches AI-powered English version in Singapore, jumps to first place in Apple’s App Store
Alibaba's Taobao app topped Singapore's Apple Store charts after launching an AI-powered English version on Tuesday, boosting accessibility for users.
Pope Offers a Warning on AI During Singapore Visit
Pope Francis issued a warning on artificial intelligence (AI) this week during a visit in Singapore. On Thursday, Pope Francis appeared in Singapore during his ongoing tour of several Asian countries, where he spoke about AI.
Singapore economy expected to grow by 2.6% – higher than previous forecasts
The upward revision in the country's economic outlook for the year is driven by better-than-expected performance across key sectors in Q2.
Singapore leads global GenAI business adoption, customer trust trails behind
Singapore tops global generative AI (GenAI) adoption with 59% of businesses using it, Vodafone reported. However, less than half, or only 45% of customers feel that companies use technology in a way ...
AFTER 17% surge in last fiscal year, Singapore’s tax revenue expected to rise at slower pace in FY24/25
AFTER rising 17 per cent to a new high in the last fiscal year, Singapore’s tax revenue is expected to increase further this year – but more slowly, say tax specialists. Read more at The Business ...
MOE takes legal action against contractors for Mobile Guardian breach, to roll out new app by Jan. 2025
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has taken legal action against the relevant contractors following the cyberattack on Mobile Guardian on Aug. 4, 2024, which affected about 13,000 secondary school ...
Microsoft Copilot to be integrated into Singapore’s legal technology platform
Lawyers in Singapore now have access to Microsoft's generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tool Copilot, but are reminded about the importance of human oversight even as they embrace the ...
Pope Francis stresses respect for vulnerable members of society in Singapore
On the final leg of his tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania, Pope Francis asked leaders in Singapore to pay special attention to the poor and the elderly, as well as to protecting migrant workers, “who contribute a great deal to society and should be guaranteed a fair wage.
Singapore establishes emergency medical team that can respond to local, international crises
SINGAPORE: Singapore has inaugurated an emergency medical team that can provide rapid support during both local and international emergencies. The Singapore Emergency Medical Team (SGEMT) will enable the country to play a greater role in disaster relief efforts around the region and globally,
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design Is the World’s First Triple-Foldable Phone, Priced at $2,800
The Mate XT Ultimate Design looks like a regular phone when folded, but it can expand into what Huawei calls dual and triple screen modes, with the triple screen reaching 10.2 inches. The Chinese tech ...
Singapore govt, 2 others buy PNB Housing Fin shares worth Rs 178 cr
The Singapore government, Monetary Authority of Singapore and Goldman Sachs on Thursday increased their stakes in PNB Housing Finance for Rs 178 crore through open market transactions ...
Singapore Govt and Goldman Sachs Boost Stakes in PNB Housing Finance
The Singapore government, Monetary Authority of Singapore, and Goldman Sachs have collectively increased their stakes in PNB Housing Finance by investing Rs 178 crore through open market transactions.
Pope Francis to Singapore’s Catholics: Follow St. Francis Xavier in Spreading God’s Love
Pope Francis landed Wednesday in Singapore, a city-state with about 176,000 Catholics. At Mass with approximately 50,000 Catholics in Singapore on Thursday, Pope Francis recalled the example of the great missionary to Asia, St. Francis Xavier, who responded with enthusiasm to the call to spread God’s love.