How Singapore is solving public sector challenges with innovative solutions from research institutes and the private sector
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GovTech’s InnoLeap Programme brings together public sector
agencies with challenging problem statements and RIs, IHLs, and commercial
entities with innovative solutions. The Translational Research and
Development for Application to Smart Nation Grant funds translational R&D
and technology or process innovations in areas that are aligned to the emerging
and focused tech areas.
NUS develops cancer cell culture test kit for personalised, precise cancer therapy
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NUS scientists developed a novel cancer cell-based assay that could help diagnose cancer, monitor the disease state and customise drug therapies for individual patients.
Indian Government makes e-Way Bill system mandatory for inter-State movement of goods
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The taxpayer has to upload the details of each transaction
to a common portal through the Internet, and once uploaded, the common portal automatically
generates a document which can be tracked and verified easily by any
stakeholder.
Hong Kong Chief Executive conducts first meeting with Council of Advisors on Innovation and Strategic Development
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Members also deliberated on how Hong Kong could seize the opportunities brought about by the Belt and Road Initiative and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area development
Enterprise Singapore launched as single agency helping companies to build capabilities, innovate and internationalise
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Enterprise Singapore will work with companies of all sizes to
enhance productivity, innovate, go digital, develop talent and
internationalise. Mr Png Cheong Boon outlined the agency’s strategies to take
an enterprise-centric approach in working with committed companies; streamline
assistance for greater effectiveness; and leverage partnerships for greater
reach.