Element's wide-ranging work includes testing Rolls-Royce plane engines and checking how corrosive oil and gas pipelines are. ( read original story ...)
South Korean electronics giant pulls pro-LGBTQ ad after backlash
An advert campaign by South Korean electronics giant Samsung was yanked after significant backlash in Singapore from some members of its Muslim-majority community. The ad, part of the company’s ... ( read original story ...)
Temasek Holdings to Acquire Element Materials Technology
Singapore’s Temasek Holdings agreed to acquire Element Materials Technology Limited for about US$ 7 billion. The seller is London-listed buyout firm Bridgepoint Group. Temasek Holdings acquired a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore signed up in digital, SME drive
The Ministry of Commerce is seeking support from Singapore in economic cooperation in the digital space and retail sales in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME), as data traffic soars during the ... ( read original story ...)
Computer program that uses data from wearable technology to detect depression
A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed a predictive computer program that could be used to detect individuals who are at increased risk of ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung removes ad in Singapore of drag queen hugging Muslim mother
Following the outcry from socially conservative groups, South Korean electronics giant Samsung has withdrawn its online advertisement in Singapore that portrayed a hijab-wearing Muslim mom hugging her ... ( read original story ...)
New tech uses mobile phone signals to improve rain prediction
The aim is to improve rainfall readings in Singapore, which are critical for water resource management, early flood warnings and weather predictions. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s tourism industry banks on technology to provide tourists with new experiences | Video
Singapore's hard-hit tourism sector is banking on new technology to gain an edge when the industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. From virtual tours to augmented reality, Neo Rong Wei takes a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Spacs has rocky start; which raises many concerns
The first two blank-cheque enterprises to register in Singapore had a disappointing market launch, sparking worries about whether the enthusiasm for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s central bank issues guidelines to limit crypto trading by public
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Monday issued guidelines that limit cryptocurrency trading service providers from promoting their services to the general public, as part of a bid to ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung pulls ad featuring Muslim mother showing support to her drag queen son after Singapore backlash
A Samsung ad for its wearable products that featured a drag queen and his Muslim mother has been removed after it was found to be “insensitive and offensive to some members of our local community" in ... ( read original story ...)
Research team sets new efficiency record for solar cell technology
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has set a new record in the power conversion efficiency of solar cells made using perovskite and organic materials. This ... ( read original story ...)
How Strong Are Apple’s Positions In Singapore?
For many smartphone manufacturers, small markets are not interesting. It’s logical. But there are exceptions. We think Singapore is the best proof. Its population is ... ( read original story ...)
Booster vaccine programme to be extended to persons aged 12 to 17 in Singapore
From early next month, the booster vaccination programme will be extended to those aged 12 to 17 years old, the multi-ministerial taskforce on COVID-19 said on Friday (21 January). ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s second SPAC made its debut on Friday — and a third one is on its way
Pegasus Asia is the first Singapore-listed special purpose acquisition company with international backers such as European asset manager Tikehau Capital. ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks act to tackle spate of SMS phishing scams
Banks in Singapore are set to remove clickable links in emails and text messages sent to retail customers after a spate of SMS phishing scams. ( read original story ...)