SINGAPORE: Technology has changed the way we live, work and learn. Businesses are relentlessly using technology to trim costs and create new products, driven by a motive to maximise profit but it is in society’s interest that businesses also employ ... ( read original story ...)
ADB President Meets Singapore Officials, Business Leaders to Discuss Digital Technology in Development
SINGAPORE (5 June 2018) — Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Mr. Takehiko Nakao met with Singapore Minister for Communications and Information Mr. S. Iswaran, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Managing Director Mr. Ravi Menon, and senior business ... ( read original story ...)
A wake-up call for Singapore’s blockchain companies
“Singapore has never said ... If all countries regulate in a similar way, then there will be a better global platform for this exciting technology.” Companies that are looking to launch an ICO aren’t in such a fix, as they can get legal opinion ... ( read original story ...)
These Could Be Signs of Better Things to Come for Boustead Singapore Limited
Boustead Singapore Limited (SGX: F9D), which was established in 1828, is a global service provider of infrastructure-related engineering services and geo-spatial technology solutions. It has three business divisions: energy-related engineering; real estate ... ( read original story ...)
BIGO Technology to Drive Its R&D Centre in Singapore and Be A Global AI Solution Provider to Companies and Governments
SINGAPORE, June 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- On last Friday, Jason Hu Jianqiang Chief Technology Officer of BIGO Technology shared with attendees at the inaugural SINO AI Forum 2018 on the transformative progress of BIGO's AI technology and its applications to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore defense giant brings ‘smart’ tech to city streets
With a market capitalization of more than S$10 billion, it is one of the largest technology companies in Singapore. “ST Engineering is very strong in terms of driving technology advancements,” said OCBC Investment Research analyst Eugene Chua ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-founded ShopBack wants to lead a mobile-first approach to ecommerce in Australia
Australia’s embrace of ecommerce is stronger than ever: the latest NAB Online Retail Sales Index found that online retail sales had grown to an estimated $25.3 billion in the 12 months to March. Of course, we all love a deal, and the most surefire way to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s MyRepublic seeks HK float
Singapore-based Internet provider MyRepublic Group is weighing an initial public offering in Hong Kong as early as December 2019 to fund expansion of its cloud-based broadband and mobile platform, Bloomberg reports. The company has raised US$150 million in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore media and entertainment spend to see 3.5% growth in next 5 years
According to PwC, mobile advertising is set to reach US$261million in 2022, accounting for 58% of revenue, while paid search revenue is forecast to come to US$135 million. In 2017 advertisers spent US$302 million on internet advertising in Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Now you can dispose your e-waste at recycling bins at these big stores in Singapore
We upgrade electronics as quickly as we throw them away ... Want to hear a horror story? In Singapore alone, 60,000 tonnes of e-waste is produced every year, and only about 6% of this is actually recycled properly. With the digital lifestyle continuing ... ( read original story ...)
How Formula 1 technology could improve public transport
McLaren Applied Technologies is working on integrating Formula 1 technology into Singapore's subway cars, the company's chief operating officer said Tuesday. The research firm is also focused on personalized care in the health sector, she said. McLaren ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore launches maritime tech start-up platform
Singapore took another step to boost the development of maritime technology start-ups with the launch of PIER71 by senior minister of state for transport and health Lam Pin Min. The launch event also incorporated the signing of four Memoranda of ... ( read original story ...)
Mini driverless city gives Singapore edge in race to robot buses
The 122-page document called for a huge amount of information, adding to the vast dataset that Singapore is building on autonomous technology. “Nobody else is putting all three pieces -- the trials, the regulations, and the town planning -- together ... ( read original story ...)
New AI ethics council in Singapore will give smart advice
The Singapore government recognises the power of AI -- it's good enough to defeat us at a game of Go -- and it also knows the technology has to be used responsibly. STR/AFP/Getty Images Singapore is taking the lead on one of the topics companies like ... ( read original story ...)
Daily Briefing: Standard Chartered eyes merging 10 country operations in Singapore; Cancelled Singapore-Malaysia rail link to boost airline firms
And here's how Singapore subways could get a boost from F1 technology. Whilst some companies could lose from Malaysia's decision to cancel the high speed rail project with Singapore, some airlines like AirAsia and Singapore Airlines could benefit from it. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s MyRepublic expands mobile network vision with new US$60M investment
The internet service and mobile network operator also said it wants to IPO in Hong Kong in about two years A mere month after it struck a deal with local telco StarHub to offer virtual mobile network services, Singapore broadband provider MyRepublic has ... ( read original story ...)