Singapore’s ITE launches new Building Technologies and Solutions Centre to nurture technical workforce


This first-of-its-kind collaboration aims to develop
technical workforce for the future in the areas of building technology and facilities management.
Singapore universities take steps to meet industry demand and prepare students for future economy


NUS will increase its intake of students in computing-related
courses from 732 to 900. SUTD is making subjects such as Data Analytics,
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning an integral part of the
undergraduate programme for all their students through five new minor
programmes.
Singapore to roll out pilot Moments of Life (Families) app in June 2018


In the pilot phase, the MOL (Families) app will feature the
applicable services by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), the
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), the Early Childhood Development
Agency (ECDA), and the Health Promotion Board (HPB).
Singapore launches first Complex Equipment Consortium (CEC) to strengthen electronics industry


On Mar 1, the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) launched Singapore’s first Complex Equipment Consortium (CEC) to enhance collaborations and develop technical capabilities to build the electronics and semiconductor industry.
New SingPass mobile app to simplify access to Singapore Government services


Updates to the National Digital System were provided yesterday including the planned launch of a SingPass Mobile app providing an enhanced
two-factor authentication method and extending the use of the Government’s
MyInfo profile to 160 government to citizen services by the end of 2018 from
the current 70.
Hong Kong Budget 2018 takes bold and targeted approach to invest in technology and innovation


These technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and big data have spurred the birth of many new industries that operate across industries, sectors and geographical areas.
HKUST researchers develop first innovative fusion-based location sensing technology


The fusion-based location sensing technology – a software suite which fuses Wi-Fi with other signals on mobile platforms – is the first of its kind deployed in Hong Kong.
Five-year R&D agreement to develop radar and electronic warfare solutions for Australian Defence


A five-year research and development agreement was signed between the Defence Science and Technology Group and CEA Technologies to develop new solutions for Defence’s future requirements in radar, communications, and electronic warfare.