The emphasis on collaboration, mentorship and learning from failure remains universal, writes Sally Dale At the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) at the end of October, I had the ...
Singapore’s StarHub and Nokia to work together on 5G and 4G
Singaporean multinational telecommunications conglomerate StarHub and Finland's telecoms giant Nokia have announced a partnership in the area of fourth and fifth generation (4G and 5G) mobile ...
Volvo opens Singapore facility to support its electric vehicle ambitions
The Singapore hub will be key to the auto giant's deep tech and advanced engineering development. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Volvo opens office in Singapore for technology, software development
SWEDISH carmaker Volvo officially opened a research and development(?) facility in Singapore on Wednesday (Jan 22). Located in Kallang at Aperia Tower 2 and spanning 9,432 square feet, the Volvo Tech ...
Singapore’s key exports grow 9% in December, buoyed by front-loading ahead of Trump’s tariffs
SINGAPORE’S non-oil domestic exports (NODX) grew more than expected in December, but economists noted that this reflects front-loading ahead of expected tariffs from incoming US president Donald Trump ...
New technology removes CO2 99,000 times faster than all Earth’s oceans combined
The world’s oceans absorb roughly 25% of human-generated carbon dioxide (CO2), serving as nature’s largest carbon sink. Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) companies, like Equatic, are working to amplify ...
Singapore releases guidelines on screen time for children as part of Grow Well SG strategy
Singapore will roll out measures to help children in this digital age develop healthier habits — by spending less time on mobile devices and instead, getting more sleep and exercise, as well as eating ...
Instagram to restrict features for Singapore users suspected to be underage
The move is part of a global clean-up of accounts belonging to users who have lied about their age. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Cybersecurity agency recommends list of apps to guard against malware, phishing attacks
SINGAPORE: The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has refreshed its list of recommended security apps that members of the public can use to safeguard their devices against malware attacks and ...
Rakuten founder justifies losses from mobile services, bets on AI to become ‘one of the top-tier profitable companies in Japan and the world’
Japan’s slower adoption of AI and digital technologies presents a chance for Rakuten to lead. With no dominant player yet in Japan’s AI market, despite government subsidies, companies like SoftBank, ...
Singtel’s 5G network slicing to boost Singapore’s defence and security
Singapore’s defence and security technology agencies will leverage Singtel’s 5G network slicing technology nationwide to combat evolving security threats and enhance national security.
Looking for an app to protect your mobile device? Check this list out
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore has released an updated list of recommended apps. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s December exports rise 9% as Trump tariffs pose risks
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s key exports beat market forecasts in December 2024 in its second straight month of growth, but analysts said the road ahead is uncertain as the threat of Trump tariffs looms.
SMF: Singapore’s manufacturing outlook in 2025 will be ‘slightly better’ but ‘uneven’
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s manufacturing outlook is expected to be slightly better than last year, although growth will be uneven across different sectors. According to Singapore Manufacturing ...
Singapore’s Dec exports rise 9% on-year but 2024 NODX growth below govt forecast
Singapore's exports expanded 0.2% for the full year in 2024, below the 1% forecast by Enterprise Singapore. Analysts said this was dragged down by a stronger Singdollar, which made exports more ...
Odisha, Singapore sign 8 MoUs in semiconductors, green hydrogen and fintech
The MoUs were signed ahead of the Odisha Investor Summit, scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar later this month, where Singapore will be the first country to partner ...