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Singapore’s GDP Grew By 0.1 Per Cent In The Third Quarter Of 2019
Based on advance estimates , the Singapore economy grew by 0.1 per cent on a year-on-year basis in the third quarter of 2019, the same pace of growth as in the previous quarter. On a quarter-on-quarter seasonally adjusted annualised basis, the economy expanded by 0.6 per cent, a turnaround from the 2.7 per cent contraction …
Smart Cities: World’s Best Don’t Just Adopt New Technology, They Make It Work For People
Cities are fast becoming “smart”, and the impact on people’s lives can be immense. Singapore’s smart traffic cameras restrict traffic depending on volume, and ease the commute of thousands of passengers every day. In Kaunas, Lithuania, the cost of parking is automatically deducted from the bank accounts of drivers when they park their cars. In …
Authentic Places To See In Singapore
Singapore boasts a diversity of cultures and a rich history for you to uncover, making a trip in this country a truly unique experience. Here are some of the most interesting places to check out during your stay. National Gallery Singapore If you are an art junkie, then this museum is perfect for you. The …
The Maritime And Port Authority Of Singapore Clinches Innovation Excellence Award For Driving Maritime Transformation
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has won the 2019 Innovation Excellence Award, affirming its innovation capabilities to drive transformation in the maritime sector. It is also testament to the robust partnerships MPA has forged with the port operators, industry associations, companies, research institutes such as the Singapore Maritime Institute, institutes of higher …
DBS Named Asia’s Safest Bank For 11th Consecutive Year
DBS Bank announced last 02 October 2019 that it has retained the title of “Safest Bank in Asia” for the 11th consecutive year, awarded by New York-based trade publication Global Finance. DBS remains the fourth-safest commercial bank in the world, and 14th safest on Global Finance’s list of the World’s 50 Safest Banks. Joseph D. …
Singapore’s First Virtual Power Plant To Optimise Energy Distribution
Globally, the energy sector is evolving, driven by technological advances and climate change. Distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar and energy storage systems today complement traditional power plants which generate electricity centrally. Electricity produced from these energy resources at end users’ premises can be coordinated intelligently like a “single utility-scale power station”. Such a …
Little India Goes Digital To Enhance Customer Experiences And Benefit Businesses
More than 100 Little India merchants, across retail, F&B and services, have adopted digital solutions to improve their competiveness in the Digital Economy. The solutions were introduced as part of Little India’s precinct transformation journey launched in February by Minister for Communications and Information Mr S. Iswaran. The project, led by SME [email protected] India, Singapore …
LTA: Mandatory Inspection For Registered E-Scooters From April 2020
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will introduce a mandatory inspection requirement for registered e-scooters with effect from April 2020, to ensure that these devices comply with the device criteria1 for use on public paths. Registered e-scooters will be called up every two years for inspections to ensure their continued compliance. These are part of a series …
Singapore Is Crowned As The Most AI-Ready City. But, Is The World Truly Ready For AI?
Singapore attains the highest rank in the AI Readiness Index 2019 report. Here is the list of the top 20 cities. The AI Readiness Index was created by the Oliver Wyman Forum to serve as a metric of the capability of a city to thrive and adapt once the age of AI comes. How the …
SGInnovate Partners ST Engineering and Tegasus International to Boost Cybersecurity Capabilities of 2,500 Professionals Over Three Years
SGInnovate announced last 01 October 2019 its partnership with ST Engineering and Tegasus International, to launch the “Cybersecurity Professional Series” that seek to enhance the cybersecurity expertise of some 2,500 professionals in Singapore. Comprising two tracks, the courses will include Operational Technology (OT) courses that address existing gaps in cybersecurity training for Critical Information Infrastructure1 …