Singapore group to set up $20m battery research lab

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research’s (A*Star) NanoBio Lab has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Canada's Hydro-Quebec to finance a $20 million joint-laboratory for battery research. Housed in Singapore’s biomedical research ... ( read original story ...)

NGDATA Sets Up Global AI Research Lab in Singapore

“Singapore has emerged as a hotbed for data-driven technology and innovation, and we see Asia-Pacific as a very important growth area for NGDATA,” said Frank Hamerlinck, COO of NGDATA. “It makes sense, therefore, to establish a dedicated AI Research ... ( read original story ...)

Two Airbnb hosts fined in Singapore’s first such case

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A Singapore court fined two Airbnb hosts a total of S$60,000 ($45,800) each on Tuesday for unauthorized short-term letting in the first such case under the city-state’s rules on short-term property rentals introduced last year. The ... ( read original story ...)

Qualys acquires 1Mobility, Singapore

Qualys has acquired the software assets of the enterprise mobile management firm 1Mobility, Singapore. The financial aspect of the deal was not disclosed, but Qualys said it will fully integrate 1Mobility, Singapore's solutions with the Qualys Cloud ... ( read original story ...)

Is Singapore losing cash as SMEs pivot abroad?

When technology SME Eutech Cybernetic found it needed more room to grow outside of Singapore’s limited market, it turned to IE Singapore who proceeded to facilitate a partnership with industry giant Certis Group to offer their smart city solutions to a ... ( read original story ...)

Apple Watch Series 3 With LTE to Expand to Thailand on April 5

With the addition of Thailand, Apple Watch Series 3 models with LTE connectivity will be available in more than a dozen countries and territories, including the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore ... ( read original story ...)

Cybercriminals now cryptojacking mobile phones

SINGAPORE - Beware! Your mobile phone might actually be helping cybercriminals mine for cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, even if you were diligent enough not to download suspicious, malware-laden apps. Cybersecurity experts are warning against the rising ... ( read original story ...)

Will GrabFood devour Singapore’s food delivery companies?

In an interview with Singapore Business Review ... “First, Grab's chances of success of becoming Southeast Asia's de-facto mobile platform has improved significantly with the Uber deal, which means investors may be spooked about backing a lesser competitor. ( read original story ...)