Converting Plastic Waste Into Useful Chemicals With Sunlight
This is the first established process which can fully break down a non-biodegradable plastic, such as polyethylene, with visible light and a catalyst.
New Agreement Between Singapore and China Focuses on Research and Innovation
The agreement will see more focus on translating science and technology research and development via joint innovation and enterprise activities.
Grant Calls for R&D in Sustainable Food Production in Singapore
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have each launched grant calls.
High-tech Robot Guards at Singapore’s MRT Stations
These emergency preparedness exercises are in line of enabling operational readiness and strengthening security in public places.
Technology as the New Security Officer for Condominiums in Singapore
The security industry is investing more in the use of technology to reduce dependence on manpower as well as raise the level of security measures deployed.
NTU Singapore’s Scientists Discover Structure of Key Part of Pneumonia Virus Enzyme
Analysis done of these structures provided insights into the new targets for developing antiviral molecules against both viruses.
Singapore Signs MOUs With Germany For training And Innovation Boost
A key MOU signed was for the provision of training attachments, focusing on areas such as Industry 4.0, to ITE students at Bosch Rexroth’s Academy campus.
Singapore’s New TRAIL Centre for Legal Issues in the Technology Space
The TRAIL centre is a platform for a pool of experts to come together and offer advice and create ideas on specific political or economic problems.
Singapore’s New Facial and Iris Clearance System for Immigration
ICA aims to roll out this contactless clearance system for all eligible travellers from 2022 and for foreigners in the future too.
New Tech Under Singapore’s Home Team Science and Technology Agency
HTX is to be at the forefront of supporting the various agencies under Home Team to boost Singapore’s security and defence efforts with technology.
Singapore Launches New Home Team Science and Technology Agency
The new agency has been established to be the centre where science and technology are engineered for protecting citizen lives and property, maintaining law and order and guarding Singapore
Inspector Clif: Singapore Police Force’s New Police Avatar
The avatar was created with the purpose of strengthening crime prevention and deterrence measures and to encourage citizens to connect with the public more.
Singapore to Have its First Brain Bank
Ethical research work will be conducted to achieve a better and deeper understanding of the causes and symptoms of brain-related illnesses.
NEWSand – Singapore’s New Construction Material
Always looking to be a leader in the region, both in digital transformation and sustainability, this latest development is great step forward in Singapore’s goal towards being a zero-waste nation.
Singapore to Have a Central Contact Point for Reporting Data Breaches
This initiative follows the adoption of the Public Sector Data Security Review Committee’s five recommendations for enhancing the securing of citizens’ data.
A*STAR Innovates to Safeguard Industry 4.0
As Singapore ramps up its digital transformation efforts, more efficient methods of machine learning for identifying Android malware and detecting anomalous data have been created.
Exclusive – OpenGov Breakfast Insight: Are you Prepared for New Era of Technology Risk?
There is a greater need for collaboration, understanding of end to end solutions, automation and data-driven techniques, and risk and issue prioritisation.
Singapore – The Global Hub for Innovating on AI Solutions
Experimentation and AI solutions testing will be effectively managed with agile regulations put in place to enable Singapore become the frontrunner in technology and innovation in the region.
Exclusive: ABN AMRO Staying Ahead of the Game
Innovation is a top priority to be able to compete and grow in an increasingly challenging environment, even when margins are slim and organisations are tightening budgets.
Exclusive OpenGov Tech Day: Data Monetisation – Actionable AI for Financial Services
As organisations push to monetise data, they must create data-centric architectures with the right people with the right skillsets to be able to exploit available technologies and tools.
Exclusive OpenGov Tech Day: Data Monetisation – Transforming Big Data into Big Value
Creating a data hub with a data-centric framework and a scalable AI-ready infrastructure are key steps for this transformation journey.
Singapore Taking Major Steps with Artificial Intelligence
The National AI Strategy is focused on using AI to overcome critical challenges and to bring social and economic benefits to the nation.
Exclusive OpenGov Breakfast Insight – A Dynamic Journey on Land, Air and Sea: Moving Forward to Become the Intelligent Transportation Industry
The right use of data, having a team with the right skillsets and a secure infrastructure will ensure the sustainability of a smart transport sector.
EXCLUSIVE OpenGov Tech Day: Cloud Migration – What’s Next? From Migration to Transformation
As organisations consider cloud migration, wisdom dictates that they learn from others’ mistakes. In the zeal to migrate, basics can be taken for granted or assumed. With numerous factors influencing the architectural designs of cloud platforms, maximizing the chances of a successful cloud migration entails having a checklist and constant re-evaluation.
Exclusive: UK and Singapore – Transforming Transportation Collaboratively Part 2
With a shared history and similar approaches to addressing current and future transport challenges, collaborative efforts between Singapore and the UK could be exceptionally effective.
Exclusive: UK and Singapore – Transforming Transportation Collaboratively Part 1
With a shared history and similar approaches to addressing current and future transport challenges, collaborative efforts between Singapore and the UK could be exceptionally effective.
Exclusive: NCS Support for Singapore’s Transport Ecosystem
The transport sector provides opportunities for the nation’s growth and is instrumental in driving its economy forward. As the transport ecosystems flourishes, it will propel Singapore it further to on its “Smart Nation” journey.
EXCLUSIVE: Singapore’s Maritime sector from the lens of NCS
In transforming itself, the maritime sector will propel Singapore further along on its path to achieve its “Smart Nation” goals as well as provide massive opportunities to drive the economy.
Exclusive: OpenGov Tech Day – Singapore: Powering Smart Nation Initiatives Through AI
Senior digital executives convened at the OpenGov Tech Day to discuss ways to effectively leverage AI technology and drive data-centric infrastructure to harness the power of augmented intelligence.
Exclusive Thailand OpenGov Leadership Forum 2019 – Future of Digital Government: Final presentations and Closing Remarks
Digital transformation has become progressively relevant and prevalent; presentations, discussions and debate at Thailand OpenGov Leadership Forum 2019 further emphasised the message that being adaptive to technologies and taking risks will provide the best outcomes for digitalisation efforts