New app for cost-saving travels within Singapore
The app comes with route planning functions where it lays out alternative transport options, time taken to complete the trip and the cost of the trip.
HDB’s plans to use 3D-printing for “building” housing estates
The use of 3D technology is aimed to allow for more efficient, cost-saving construction procedures, less laborious work, and creative work for producing novel designs.
New China-Singapore (Chongqing) International Data Channel (IDC)
The development is in line with the China-Singapore (Chongqing) Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity (CCI) which will focus on areas such as enhancing physical and digital trade between both countries.
EXCLUSIVE: OpenGov Tech Day 2019 – Ongoing Journey towards Cyber Protection
Knowledge or possession of current cybersecurity technologies is insufficient; understanding how to apply them is crucial. Additionally, network visibility is crucial for organisations to be able to identify “what they can see” and to prepare themselves for any malicious attacks.
Cyber Security Agency of Singapore reports high concern and awareness of cyber attacks
The study measured the public awareness and adoption of cyber hygiene practices while also looking at the attitudes and behaviours towards it.
DigiMC- GovTech Singapore’s solution for paper MCs
The system will generate a digital MC at a URL which will be sent to the patient’s registered phone number via SMS, to be forwarded to their employers.
Singapore Institute of Technology is to have a new smart campus
The new smart school campus is the first of its kind in South-east Asia and has, among other smart features, a multi-energy micro-grid network for providing power supply and a campus-wide smart sensor network.
NUS researchers create STAMP technology – a less invasive biopsy procedure
STAMP achieved a high diagnostic accuracy of above 94 per cent for diagnosis of breast cancer. It also provided crucial clinical information which is usually obtained post-surgery.
Singapore and China researchers propose process flow for 3D printing of miniature soft robotic actuators
These miniature small soft robots are very useful for navigating within small and space-restricted areas and for controlling small objects.
HDB’s framework for smart towns and homes
HDB’s framework for smart towns and homes is focused on planning and designing landscapes of towns and buildings which incorporate smart technologies.
A*STAR scientists discover alterations in gene activation of human cancers
The discovery of alterations in gene activation of human cancers will be pivotal for cancer detection methods and for identifying potential patients for treatments.
OneConnect and SMU sign MoU for augmenting blockchain capabilities with quantum technology
The research team will be looking into quantum algorithms that could boost blockchain technology and be engineered into a production-ready system for wider use as quantum computing matures.
New Asia-Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association in Singapore
Legal professions can expect more changes with the incorporation of technology into legal practices; ALITA will help lawyers to accept and adopt such technology.
GovTech designs new one-stop e-portal for Direct School Admission
The e-portal incorporates services such as SingPass and MyInfo into the framework to allow easier login processes and interconnectedness.
Building Construction Authority gets additional S$20 million for green building innovations
The funds are aimed at encouraging more partnerships between the built environment industry and the research community for innovations in green construction.
Mobile applications for e-Doctor services
These mobile apps will set up a video-call consulting session with a General Practitioner (GP) from the list of the GPs it contains, based on questions answered by users on their current condition and any drug allergies they may have.
3D upgrade to Singapore’s OneMap system
This new map system will see the inclusion of 3D building models to display an image of how they will look and of the appearance of the landscape.
Realty is more efficient with mobile applications
A variety of features allows for better matches between sellers and buyers; data analytics enables comprehensive commercial analysis for prospective clients and more efficient marketing strategies for realtors
MAS accepting applications for 5 new digital bank licences
The entry of non-bank firms into the industry would significantly re-shape the baking landscape where traditional banks currently dominate.
Singapore signs tech-upgrade MOU for navigational safety
The MOU is to span over three years and focusses on the development of new technological solutions and training systems for prevention of maritime accidents.
EXCLUSIVE: Ireland and its digital governance journey
The Irish Government aims to be an exemplar of a digital government and for the methods of adopting the technology.
Alibaba secures AI patent in Singapore
The patent was secured within a record-breaking 3 months period to allow innovations and technologies surrounding AI to be released more quickly into the international market.
Ongoing trials for unmanned drones in Singapore
The trials will focus on studying and determining if TV white space broadcast band, which is underused in Singapore, is best suited for sending high-quality videos in real-time.
All-in-one transit apps are the next big thing in Singapore’s land transport scene
These apps will act as a one-stop service for providing aid to commuters for planning their journeys ahead and for offering various transport modes.
Singapore and Chinese companies sign 13 deals for implementing digital technologies
It includes using technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality and artificial intelligence in pre-schools and developing analytic solutions for smart manufacturing.
New 3D city model of Singapore’s public housing
3D city models are a rising trend across the world as a way to release open data to allow researchers to employ 3D geoinformation and conduct spatial analyses.
Singapore researchers’ innovation in food technology
With climate change becoming a growing concern, this technology is in line with Singapore’s aim of being self- producing 30 per cent of its own crops by 2030.
2019 APAC HPC-AI awards ceremony in Singapore
The winning team was National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) with its overall highest performance results and in-depth understanding of technologies.
Exclusive: OpenGov Breakfast Insight – Who Wins the Future of Banking?
Customers driving the future of banking are increasingly demanding more efficient and spontaneous services making it a growing challenge for financial institutions to keep up to these demands.
Singapore launches Accountancy Industry Digital Plan
This initiative will help small-medium practices (SMPs) adopt technology to remain competitive and will also accelerate the digital transformation of the economic sector.