The Singapore Dollar (SGD) has been strengthening against the Malaysian Ringgit over the last few decades. We explain some of the economic reasons for this.
Singapore’s healthcare sector at the forefront of digital tech adoption: Philips
Healthcare leaders are using or planning to use digital health tech to reduce the impact of workforce shortage.
Singtel Pioneers 5G RedCap Technology Trial for IoT Devices in Singapore
Part of Singtel’s continued efforts to enhance its 5G capabilities to support the development of new innovative use cases for consumers and enterprises, the month-long trial took place across five ...
Scientists in Singapore discover unexpected new use for chicken feathers: ‘Our latest development closes a cycle’
The team has reportedly filed a patent and is looking for further funding as it tests its stability and durability.
Why some believe El Salvador will become ‘next Singapore’ amid sharp reforms
President Bukele says that the country is now making a profit on Bitcoin investment amid economic and social reforms in the country.
Ready for Robobus? — Singapore to experience China’s WeRide autonomous buses
SINGAPORE: China’s WeRide announced earlier this week that it has obtained licenses for testing its Robobus on Singapore’s public roads, including in areas such as One North and the National ...
Singapore soars past APAC in intelligent healthcare automation: poll
The majority of healthcare organisations in the city-state have automations in place. Singapore leads the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region in integrating intelligent automation in the healthcare sector, ...
Inside the Singapore government’s cloud journey
The Smart Nation Group’s chief digital technology officer outlines the government’s cloud journey, including its approach to cloud migration and how it came to host mission-critical workloads on AWS.
Economists cut Singapore’s 2024 growth forecast amid global slowdown fears: MAS survey
Singapore's GDP was projected at 2.3% in 2024, down from an earlier prediction of 2.5%. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singtel first to trial RedCap in Singapore
Singtel completed a trial of reduced capability (RedCap) technology on its 5G network, partnering with Ericsson and MediaTech to claim a first in Singapore in transitioning IoT devices from LTE to New ...
Mobile grocery to serve Tengah residents; HDB taking steps to cut construction dust
The Plantation Plaza neighbourhood centre, which has a supermarket, will open from the second quarter of 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Crypto.com announces partnership with 6 charities in Singapore
Crypto.com enters into a partnership with six charities based in Singapore, helping them to process and convert asset-to-fiat donations.
Going shopping? Tengah residents can now get daily necessities from mobile grocery truck, food vending machines
Tengah residents can enjoy more convenience in the new town. They can now get food items and daily necessities from a mobile grocery truck and food vending machines recently rolled out by the housing ...
Singtel mobile data services restored after users face intermittent access issue
SINGAPORE – Singtel has restored its mobile data services after thousands of customers experienced problems with the local telco’s service on Dec 9 morning. When contacted, the telco said: “Earlier ...
Singapore uni students continue to rent out their hostel rooms illegally on social media platforms
Advertisements for campus accommodation at some local universities have appeared on Chinese social media platforms and Carousell recently, throwing the illegal practice back in the spotlight.
Chinese autonomous vehicles start-up WeRide obtains two Singapore permits
The licences allow it to conduct road tests of its robobuses in areas such as One North and the National University of Singapore Approvals noteworthy because of Singapore's stringent safety ...