[Singapore, February 18, 2019] As part of Huawei’s global initiative to nurture new information and communications technology (ICT) talents, the global ICT solutions provider and Singapore University ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based startup Bigo Technology eyes expansion, to open regional centres in India, Mid-East and US
Bigo Live, its flagship live-streaming product, has over 200 million users in over 100 regions. Another short video app, LIKE, has reached 20 million daily active users around the globe, the company s... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based BIGO announces $100 mn investment in India
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Singapore-based social media platform BIGO Technology on Monday announced an investment of over $100 million to expand its business in India in the next three years, creating ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to invest $15.5 bil in defence, security & diplomacy efforts
During his Singapore Budget speech this afternoon, Heng highlights how the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is intending to set up a Home Team Science & Technology Agency by the end of this year with th... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Budget 2019 Liveblog : Live Updates And Commentary As It Happens
3:41pm: Threats remain high to Singapore’s safety, such as terrorism, cyber attacks, and fake news. Private and public sector needs to work together. For instance, a Home Team Science and Technology A... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s exports suffer biggest drop in over two years
According to Enterprise Singapore, exports of electronics declined by 15.9% in January after a 11.2% decrease in the previous month. Personal computers, disk media products and integrated circuits ... ( read original story ...)
How 3 South Asians are shaking up the mobile industry in Singapore
Circles.Life, a fast-growing Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), started as an idea three acquaintances hashed out sometime in 2013. Rameez Ansar, Abhishek Gupta, and Adeel Najam were frustrated w... ( read original story ...)
Singapore non-oil exports fall as China shipments slide
Singapore’s non-oil exports fell at the fastest rate in more than two years in January as shipments to China slid by a quarter and shipments of electronics declined. Non-oil exports fell 10.1 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s economic growth slows due to China’s difficulties
Electronics and semiconductors are a source of vulnerability. GDP growth in 2019 is expected to be less than 2.5 per cent. Singapore (AsiaNews/Agencies) – Singapore’s economy grew at its ... ( read original story ...)
Seven quantum technology projects awarded grants
This technology is both hardware and software ... The QEP, which is managed by the National University of Singapore (NUS), will allow for quantum tech - the science of the very small - to be explored ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports lowest GDP growth in two years as trade ministry warns manufacturers may be vulnerable
Singapore’s growth pace is expected to slow in 2019 as manufacturing “is likely to see a significant moderation,” trade ministry official Loh Khum Yean said, adding that the important electronics and ... ( read original story ...)
Expedia Winning at Mobile in Southeast Asia: New Study
Expedia Singapore offers the best mobile experience in Southeast Asia, according to a study of 45 most trafficked travel brands in the region by Google and Accenture Interactive. First ... ( read original story ...)
Cisco sets up cybersecurity centre of excellence, first SE Asian co-innovation hub in Singapore
Chng Kai Fong, managing director of the Economic Development Board, said that Singapore welcomes global technology leaders like Cisco to deepen their presence here. SEE ALSO: Australian parliament com... ( read original story ...)
New road map will give furniture retailers a leg up in adopting technology
SINGAPORE - Furniture retailers are getting more help to integrate technology into their operations. The initiative is part of the new Service Experience Technology Roadmap for the sector released on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Budget 2019 to focus on companies, technology, workers and social policies
Singapore Budget 2019 will focus on three major areas including workers, companies and technology. A major section will also be devoted to social policies, revealed Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat. Sp... ( read original story ...)
Singapore attracts $10.9b in investments, beating forecast
Singapore attracted $10.9 billion in fixed-asset investment, exceeding the predicted range of $8 billion to $10 billion, with electronics accounting for close to 30 per cent. When fully implemented, t... ( read original story ...)