Singapore and South Korea to collaborate on South Korea’s first AI Town project
The AI Town Project is Korea’s 10-year Plan to establish a global R&D hub with world-class AI expertise.
Singapore Air Force and Navy leveraging data analytics, AI and robotics for smarter operations and capabilities
The envisaged Smart Airbases will feature Automated Aircraft
Inspection, Smart Fleet Management, enhanced airbase security and drone usage for expedited runway damage assessments and repairs. The RSN is developing
three types of Unmanned Surface Vessels and exploring the use of data
analytics for predictive maintenance as well as enhanced sense-making
capabilities.
New initiatives to support manufacturing companies, trade ecosystem and startups in Singapore
A*STAR is going to extend the reach of its Operation and
Technology Roadmapping (OTR) service through consortium-style OTRs. To further
strengthen Singapore’s trade ecosystem, the Government will establish the Trade
Infrastructure Development Fund (TIDF) this year. To support startups, SPRING
will also be launching the Startup SG (SSG) Network later this year.
LTA to implement QR code-enabled geo-fencing solution for dockless bicycle-sharing
Operators will require their users to scan the unique QR
code at the parking location as proof of proper parking, before they can end
their trip. They may also be required to continuously charge users who do not
park properly.
Indian Government’s Fintech Steering Committee to explore regulatory sandbox model
The Committee will also work with government agencies like
UIDAI to explore the creation and use of unique enterprise identification
number. It will consider means of using data from the Goods and Services
Tax Network, along with data residing with information utilities such as Credit
Information Companies (CICs) to develop applications for financing of MSMEs.
Australian Defence forges research partnership to advance 3-D printing of energetic materials
The Defence Science and Technology Group will partner with industry and academia to develop new technologies improving the safety and performance of explosives.
