GE launches 1st high-tech service center in Singapore

... that will benefit from a close working relationship with GE are Spring Singapore— who was tapped to work with the conglomerate on the development of a technology startup incubation programme – and Platform E, the Singapore Institute of Management ... ( read original story ...)

March exports up 16.5% in 5th straight month of growth

The increase was largely due to ICs (7.8 per cent), parts of PCs (33.9 per cent) and consumer electronics (29.9 per cent), IE Singapore said. Non-electronic exports also expanded 20.8 per cent, following a 22.7 per cent rise in the previous month. ( read original story ...)

Capi to shine spotlight on VR and drones at TFWA Singapore

Capi Electronics will appear at this year’s TFWA Asia Pacific show in Singapore highlighting The Gadget Table retail activation where visitors can try out and experience exciting innovations, such as Smart Home solutions, drones and virtual reality (VR). ( read original story ...)

Fake mobile phone syndicate busted with $1.5m of phones

police and Singapore Customs said in a joint press release yesterday. The eight men, aged between 28 and 40, are suspected to be involved in the sale of counterfeit mobile phones. It is understood that the phones included Apple and Samsung smartphones. ( read original story ...)

Kenya Sevens outlast Samoa to storm Singapore Cup quarters

The win put Kenya on course to defending the Singapore title they won last season. Kenya will have to wait for the result of the match pitting Argentina and Australia to know if they have advanced to the last eight of the competition. Skipper Andrew Amonde ... ( read original story ...)

Very tall order indeed for Singapore 7s champions

Shujaa and Australia have met twice this season, traded victories. Kenya face a tall order when they launch their Singapore Sevens title defence against Argentina at 6am on Saturday at the National Stadium. Shujaa will then face off with Australia at 9 ... ( read original story ...)

STI down as investors reduce positions

This followed news that rival TPG Telecom - the fourth telco in Singapore - spent A$1.26 billion (S$1.3 billion) on mobile spectrum as part of a plan to build a fourth network in Australia. Rising competition in the Australian 4G mobile sector is weighing ... ( read original story ...)

Prisons tap technology for tailored rehab efforts

as the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) taps technology to automate processes. This includes tapping data analytics to grasp the rehabilitative needs and progress of inmates, to minimise their risk of re-offending. The Digital Rehabilitation Records ... ( read original story ...)