“We choose to go to the moon”: Lessons from X
In the fall of 2010, I asked Larry Page a series of questions to find out what he wanted X’s purpose to be. “Is X a research center?” No, Larry said.…
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How GovTech Is Reinventing The Smart Glasses
Google’s smart glasses never really took off despite strong initial interest from the public. GovTech’s Mr Ng Yong Kiat shares why he thinks smart glasses technology deserves a second shot.…
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Singapore’s Approach To Tackling Inequality Is To Build ‘Enabling Meritocracy’
Second Minister for Education and Finance Indranee Rajah said Singapore needs to build an “enabling meritocracy” that uplifts those at the bottom without capping the growth of those at the…
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NTU Singapore Scientists Develop Probes To Detect Acute Kidney Failure Early
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a type of imaging probe that allows for earlier detection of acute kidney failure, a rapidly-developing condition that can be…
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DBS Named ‘World’s Best Bank’ By Euromoney Magazine
In a feat unmatched by other banks globally, DBS has become the first bank to concurrently hold three global best bank awards. This was achieved after DBS was named “World’s…
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IMF Reaffirms Singapore’s Financial Sector Oversight As “Among the Best Globally”
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said today that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its Financial Sector Assessment Programme (FSAP) for Singapore and reaffirmed Singapore’s financial sector oversight…
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Apple’s Second Singapore Store To Open In July At Jewel Changi Airport
Apple will open its second Singapore store in July, according to the tech giant on Friday (Jun 28). Located at Jewel Changi Airport, the store will open on Jul 13 at…
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Pinterest Opens Its Doors In Singapore
This 10 July 2019, Pinterest is proud to announce the official opening of our Singapore office. This is our second office in the region and it will be servicing Southeast…
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NUS Researchers Uncover Anti-Cancer Properties In Plants
A team of NUS researchers has recently discovered that the Bandicoot Berry (Leea indica), South African leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) and Simpleleaf Chastetree (Vitex trifolia), which are favourite nectaring plants of…
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Sembcorp Partners CapitaLand For 8.1 Megawatt-Peak Solar Power Project In Singapore
Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) is partnering CapitaLand Group (CapitaLand) for the installation and operation of rooftop solar farms at six properties in Singapore owned by CapitaLand. As part of the partnership,…
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