Technology

Singtel First To Launch Public MEC Solution With Microsoft In Asia
Singtel will launch the first Microsoft Azure Edge Zones integrated with Singtel’s 5G network, delivering multi-access edge compute (MEC) for enterprises in Asia. The solution combines the speed, hyperconnectivity, and high bandwidth of Singtel’s 5G network with Microsoft Azure services, enabling developers to deploy and manage mission-critical applications that require high throughput and low latency. …

NUS To Boost Future-Readiness Of Students And Graduates With New Digital Skills Marketplace And Networking Platform
Students from the National University of Singapore (NUS) will soon be able to offer their skills and talents for hire, and receive alerts on internship opportunities at companies keen to engage them for short-term job assignments. In addition, they can look forward to greater connectivity with the university’s alumni and tap on their wealth of …

Interdisciplinary Team To Develop Blueprint For Sustainable Urban Food Waste Management And Food Systems Using Black Soldier Flies
An interdisciplinary team of scientists and urban designers led by the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Singapore-ETH Centre (SEC), in collaboration with ETH Zurich and the Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore), aims to develop a blueprint to integrate food waste management and sustainable food production in urban settings like Singapore using tropical …

NUS Research Team Sets New Efficiency Record For Solar Cell Technology
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has set a new record in the power conversion efficiency of solar cells made using perovskite and organic materials. This technological breakthrough paves the way for flexible, light-weight, low cost and ultra-thin photovoltaic cells which are ideal for powering vehicles, boats, blinds and other …

Everest Medicines To Develop, Commercialize EDDC’s Small Molecules As Potential COVID-19 Oral Antiviral Treatments
Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK, “Everest”, or the “Company”), and Singapore’s Experimental Drug Development Centre (“EDDC”) today announced a global licensing agreement under which Everest will obtain exclusive worldwide rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize EDDC’s series of viral 3C-like (“3CL”) protease inhibitors as potentially best-in-class COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments. EDDC is Singapore’s national platform for drug …

Career Certificates For Singapore’s Future Economy
We’ve all worked with enterprising people like Daniel Singh — a Singaporean human resources professional whose curiosity about technology made him the unofficial “tech support” for many of his coworkers. But Daniel took his interest in technology a step further, studying at night to earn a Google Career Certificate in IT Support. He’s now the technology …

Singapore-Based Renewable Energy Company Digitalizes To Create Synergetic Employee Experiences
As one of the largest energy players in Singapore, Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) has a balanced energy portfolio with substantial renewable energy capacity across the world. Sembcorp seeks to meet the rising global demand for sustainable solutions while ensuring a safe and flexible workspace during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has set up its modern workplace …

New SIA-NUS Corporate Laboratory To Spur Digital Innovation In Singapore’s Aviation Sector
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) today launched a new digital aviation corporate laboratory, which will co-create innovative technologies and solutions that would accelerate the digital transformation of Singapore’s aviation sector, and help redefine the air travel experience for passengers. The SIA-NUS Digital Aviation Corporate Laboratory was officially launched by Mr …

NTUC Income Launches SNACKFIT, A First-Of-Its-Kind Fitness And Lifestyle Proposition That Offers Bonus Insurance Coverage Based On Biological Age
NTUC Income (Income) today launched SNACKFIT, a first-of-its-kind fitness and lifestyle proposition that offers bonus insurance coverage based on biological age. Available on the SNACK by Income mobile app, SNACKFIT calculates one’s biological age based on the fitness and activity data retrieved from linked fitness trackers, such as Garmin and Fitbit, and offers bonus insurance coverage when one’s biological age …