A contact-tracing app in Singapore that’s a key part of the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has helped to reduce the time taken to isolate contacts of a patient from four days to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lags behind Singapore in biotech race, but Greater Bay Area could prove its trump card
More than three decades after Hong Kong and Singapore separately embarked on growing biotechnology sectors at almost the same time, their outcomes have proven dramatically different. Observers say ... ( read original story ...)
Ant, Grab, Sea first tech giants to win Singapore digital bank licenses
Only 4 out of 14 applications for digital banking licenses in Singapore were accepted – and 3 out of 4 are internet giants ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s National Research Foundation Invests $9M in Blockchain Innovation
A Singapore government research department has launched a new program intended to advance commercial applications of blockchain within the city-state. According to a report by The Strait Times on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: manufacturing PMI drops 50.4 percent
Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (SIPMM) declared on Thursday that the Singapore buying managers' index (PMI), an early sign of manufacturing activity, dropped a marginal 0.1 ... ( read original story ...)
The New Mini Countryman is Finally in Singapore, Starts from $161,888
The New Mini Countryman is Finally in Singapore, Starts from $161,888The newly launched Mini Countryman is an all-rounder. As the most versatile member of the Mini model family, prices start at ... ( read original story ...)
Globe’s aggressive builds and expansion drive service improvements
The network upgrades of existing sites to 4G LTE resulted in positive customer feedback from over 1,098 cities, municipalities and 80 provinces which are now experiencing significant improvements in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore government invests $8.9m to support blockchain research
Enterprise Singapore, the Infocomm Media Development Authority, and the National Research Foundation Singapore, has launched a S$12 million (US$8.9 million) program to further strengthen the ... ( read original story ...)
The New Singapore Sling Is a Twist of Commerce and a Dash of Banking
The city state’s new generation of internet-only bank licenses go to a ride-hailing company and a mobile video game maker. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s first digital banks: What services can you expect
The winners of Singapore's first digital bank licences were revealed on Friday (Dec 4). This means that for the first time here, non-banks will be allowed to provide banking services. Digital full ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore issues four digital bank licences, holds back on one
Alibaba's Ant Group and joint bidders Grab and Singtel are amongst bidders that have snagged licences to offer digital banking services in the country -- targeted to commence early-2022 -- though, the ... ( read original story ...)
E-sports: Singapore to host US$300,000 M2 World Championship in January
SINGAPORE - The world's top Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) players will set foot in Singapore from Jan 18-24, with the Republic set to host the MLBB M2 World Championship behind closed doors.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore police warn public of fake bank ads on mobile phone promotions
The police have warned the public about a new variant of phishing scams involving fake bank advertisements on mobile phone promotions. ( read original story ...)
Sequans Monarch 2 Second Generation 5G-ready LTE-M/NB-IoT Platform Now Available as an Integrated Module
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) today announced the availability of Monarch 2 GM02S, the first module based on Sequans’ second ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Fintech Festival and the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology to feature world’s first 24-hour hybrid digital and physical event
The Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) and the Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology (SWITCH), the world's first week-long round-the-clock, hybrid digital and physical event, will run from 7 to 11 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to issue Tech Pass visa in 2021 — here’s the eligibility criteria for the new work permit
The Singapore Tech.Pass visa program incentivises tech entrepreneurs from across the world to set up and operate companies in the South East Asian trading hub. It offers more flexibility when compared ... ( read original story ...)