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Autonomous Vehicle Testbed To Be Expanded To Western Singapore – Continued Emphasis On Public Safety
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will expand the geographical zone within which autonomous vehicle (AV) companies can apply to do testing, from the current sites such as Buona Vista, CleanTech Park, Jurong Island, the Nanyang Technological University, and Sentosa, to a region covering all of western Singapore. Expansion of Testbed LTA has been facilitating on-road …
Latest Data Shows Progress Made By Each Generation of Singaporeans: Improvements In Education, Employment, Wages, Residential Property Ownership
Compared to older age groups, Singaporeans in their 40s today are more educated, better able to find jobs, earn more, save more, and live longer and healthier years. These are some of the key findings in a new MOF report on socio-economic outcomes of Singaporeans born in 1940 – 1979. Improved Education Educational attainment levels …
Jewel Changi Airport Marks Six Months Of Operations With A Grand Opening Celebration
Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel) was officially opened last 18 October 2019 by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, six months after it welcomed the public in April 2019. The 135,700 sqm complex, built on the site of the former Terminal 1 open air carpark, offers a multi-faceted experience that includes play attractions, unique shopping and …
In Land-Scarce Singapore, Where Does Your Rubbish Go?
Singapore is not exactly the biggest country in the world, only having a total land area of 724.2 square kilometers. Unlike in other places where they have the luxury of space, Singapore has little room for mistakes. Every part of the island must be carefully planned to ensure and maximise the use of space. What …
PMD Etiquette Every Singaporean Should Know
Using personal mobility devices (PMDs) is a convenient and sustainable way in going around the city. While not as big as the other vehicles that roam the streets, careless driving of PMDs can still cause harm. With this, the responsible use of PMDs is important. What are the things that you should remember whenever you’re …
Singapore Completes World’s Largest Whole Genome Sequencing Analysis Of Multi-Ethnic Asian Populations
A new genetic databank has been established containing the completed whole-genome sequencing (WGS) data of close to 5,000 Singaporeans. Worldwide, WGS is increasingly used in research and healthcare to identify genetic variations using cutting-edge technologies that allow large numbers of individuals to be sequenced rapidly – This new study is the world’s largest WGS analysis …
Singapore Continues To Invest In Infrastructure, Partnerships And Innovation To Boost Our Digital Economy
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (“IMDA”) today launched a Call for Proposal (“CFP”) to facilitate the roll out of 5G mobile networks by 2020, with full-fledged 5G standalone capability covering at least half of Singapore by end-2022. This is one of several initiatives announced today to boost Singapore’s Digital Economy and reinforce Singapore’s position as …
Singapore Tourism Accelerator Launches With A Pioneer Cohort Of Nine Companies
Companies will work on solutions in the new accelerator space to help businesses improve productivity, formulate stronger visitor engagement strategies, and enhance the visitor experience. The launch of the pioneer cohort from the Singapore Tourism Accelerator, which was announced today at ITB Asia 2019, will see nine companies spend the next six months refining and …
Maritime And Port Authority Of Singapore (MPA) To Strengthen Collaboration On Cyber Resilience And Response
To strengthen collaboration on cyber resilience and response amongst 15 port authorities, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) tabled a proposal to form and lead a “Port Authorities Chief Information Officer (CIO) Cybersecurity Network” (PACC-Net) at the 5th edition of the Port Authorities Roundtable (PAR) 2019. The proposed network will enhance cybersecurity awareness …
ABB To Electrify Autonomous Vehicles For New Port In Singapore
ABB has won a contract from ST Engineering Land Systems Ltd. to deliver and commission integrated smart charging points for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) in the new Tuas port of Singapore. Deliveries of the vehicles, which will be deployed to transport heavy shipping containers at the port terminal, are scheduled to begin from September 2020 …