Tag: technology

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 ...)

Following the outcry from socially conservative groups, South Korean electronics giant Samsung has withdrawn its online advertisement in Singapore that portrayed a hijab-wearing Muslim mom hugging her ...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 ...)

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 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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

Pegasus Asia is the first Singapore-listed special purpose acquisition company with international backers such as European asset manager Tikehau Capital. ( read original story ...)

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 ...)

Singapore could face challenges in sustaining its economic revival spurred by strong global demand for electronic products and semiconductors in 2021, according to industry analysts. ( read original story ...)

Samsung has removed an ad in its wearable products campaign in Singapore after receiving backlash for it. In an attempt to promote diversity and inclusion, the South Korean electronics giant selected ... ( read original story ...)

A widespread phishing operation targeting Southeast Asia's second-largest bank – Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) – has prompted the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to introduce ... ( read original story ...)

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is also limiting the crypto ads published by firms operating in the sector. ( read original story ...)