Electronics, biomedical bright spots amid gloom

Manufacturing, which makes up a fifth of the Singapore economy, was hit hard by the slowdown but has recently been showing signs of bottoming out. Electronics, which makes up about a third of manufacturing output, expanded 24.6 per cent in October compared ... ( read original story ...)

Shift in electronics production

A shift towards higher-value activities in the electronics sector is helping manufacturing output stay resilient but weighing on Singapore's goods trade. In response to queries from The Straits Times, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said the ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore manufacturing output up 1.2% in October

SINGAPORE: Industrial production in Singapore rose slightly more than expected last month, helped by increases in electronics and pharmaceuticals production, although marine and offshore engineering output plunged. Manufacturing output rose 1.2 per cent ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore best in Asia at adapting to new technology

Singapore is tops in Asia for its ability to transform itself in the face of digital disruptions, said a study by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Well-known "disruptions" include car-sharing app Uber affecting the taxi industry and streaming site Netflix ... ( read original story ...)

SGInnovate To Launch Singapore Into A.I. & Robotics Space

AsianScientist (Nov. 23, 2016) - SGInnovate, Singapore’s concerted effort to take deep technology to the world, was launched on Tuesday to great fanfare. The crowd of researchers, innovators, venture capitalists and industry mentors was treated to a ... ( read original story ...)

SGInnovate launched to unify innovation efforts in Singapore

Meanwhile, varsity partners including the National University of Singapore and Singapore Institute of Technology will also attach professors to SGInnovate to work with the industry players on areas such as AI, robotics, digital health and smart energy. ( read original story ...)

Self-Driving Cars Coming to Boston

During the road trials, nuTonomy's software is expected to learn local signage and road markings, as well as build on behavioral knowledge gained during recent trials in Singapore. "These tests in the City of Boston will enable our engineers to adapt our ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore testing new technology for interbank payments

Steps to turn Singapore into a "smart" financial centre shifted up a gear yesterday with a series of new initiatives outlined by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The tech-related moves range from areas like blockchain to insurance. MAS managing ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Exports Slump Unexpectedly in October

SINGAPORE--Singapore's exports fell more sharply than expected in October, dragged down by both electronics and non- electronics shipments. Non-oil domestic exports fell 12.0% in October compared with a year earlier, after falling 5.0% in September ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore October exports slump 12%

The electronics sector is a major drag. Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) fall further in October. It registered 12% YoY contraction following a 5% drop in September due to the decrease in both electronic and non-electronic NODX. Data from ... ( read original story ...)