Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore), one of the world’s leading research-intensive institutions, and top Swedish defence and security technology leader Saab, will set up a joint research centre as part of a collaboration to develop research ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fights crime the smart, integrated way with facial recognition technology
TOKYO - Singapore’s crime-busters have teamed up with Japanese technology giant NEC to form a Smart Command Centre, in a bid to fight crime more efficiently and effectively. The centre began operations this year, and taps NEC’s Neoface facial ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore taps NEC’s facial recognition technology to fight crime
Singapore's crime busters have teamed up with Japanese technology giant NEC to form a Smart Command Centre, in a bid to fight crime more efficiently and effectively. The centre began operations this year and taps NEC's Neoface facial recognition technology ... ( read original story ...)
Quartet in Singapore technology pact
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Singapore seeks to make all health providers utilise national electronic healthcare records
Established back in 2011, Singapore’s National Electronic Health Record (NEHR ... Additionally, further investment in technology will be a primary focus within the country’s strategy to support its ageing workforce. ( read original story ...)
Singapore project targets disruptive technology advances
A four-way partnership including Sembcorp Marine and DNV GL is investigating 3D printing, drone and digital twin technologies in a bid to improve Singapore’s competitiveness in the offshore and maritime sectors. In the 3D printing (or laser aided ... ( read original story ...)
Ahead of StoryDrive Asia: A View From the Singapore Book Publishers Association
Singapore Book Publishers Association president Peter Schoppert sees mobile as huge, ebooks with little traction, and publishers ‘stepping up their game’ ahead of next week’s (November 13, 14) StoryDrive Asia. Singapore is a hub of Southeast Asian ... ( read original story ...)
New mobile app launched to help food outlets cut waste
SINGAPORE — It was the sight of his family dumping expiring food from the freezer that motivated Mr Preston Wong last year to create a digital application to help food sellers reduce food wastage. “The idea germinated, and it made me realise that the ... ( read original story ...)
2 Lessons from China on How Singapore Can Become Truly Cashless
Speficially, we look to China, where cash has essentially given way to mobile payments already, to get more clarity to probe into what must be done in Singapore to truly kill cash. Understanding how WeChat became the de-facto mode of payment in China ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC first Singapore lender to launch face ID recognition for mobile app
OCBC Bank's retail and business banking customers can now log into the bank's app via their Apple iPhone X. The bank said it's the first in Singapore to offer such biometric technology. By leveraging Apple's Face ID facial recognition technology, OCBC Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Fintech Strategy Is Evolving, Central Bank Chief Says
Singapore’s vision and strategy for developing financial technology is evolving with rapid technological and industry changes, Monetary Authority of Singapore chief Ravi Menon said, as the regulator prepares for its second FinTech Festival next week. ( read original story ...)
Singapore to put residents’ medical history in electronic database
which is the national technology agency for healthcare. “The methods we use are very similar to how the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, for example, protects its tax database when it collects information from thousands of companies,” he said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Central Bank Chief Has a Warning for Fintech Investors
That’s the message Monetary Authority of Singapore Managing Director Ravi Menon has for pundits and investors trying to navigate the wave of technology euphoria sweeping the financial services industry. While technological innovations such as blockchain ... ( read original story ...)
Consumer Electronics Fair with a DIY twist
The popular Consumer Electronics Fair at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre is in full swing, with the latest gadgets and gizmos on display drawing the expected crowds. One of the highlights is a booth managed by The Techanic ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s new, high-tech airport terminal operational
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Changi Airport opened a cutting-edge terminal Tuesday with a fully automated check-in system including facial scanning and computerised baggage drop points, but some passengers struggled with the new technology. Terminal 4 ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia investigating reported leak of 46 million mobile users’ data
KUALA LUMPUR/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Malaysia is investigating an alleged attempt to sell the data of more than 46 million mobile phone subscribers online, in what appears to be one of the largest leaks of customer data in Asia. The massive data breach ... ( read original story ...)