TusStar will increase its regional presence in Southeast Asia The Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) announced the inking of eight Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and unveiled 14 new joint projects under the Singapore-China (Shenzhen) Smart City Initiative (SCI), at the 3rd Joint Implementation Committee…
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The refreshed Food Services Industry Digital Plan
Digital transformation remains imperative for continued business success Central to the SMEs Go Digital programme since its launch in 2017, sector-specific Industry Digital Plans (IDPs)1 will be progressively refreshed to introduce a greater breadth and depth of solutions. This will ensure that the IDPs remain relevant to the evolving needs of…
Read MoreSingapore plans to become a leader in digital sustainability
IMDA and Microsoft to power green software solutions development Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is collaborating with Microsoft to accelerate the development of innovative sustainable software solutions across industries in Singapore and beyond. This first-in-the region private-public partnership will look to ensure that underlying software and applications are also sustainable in nature.…
Read MoreIMDA launches roadmap to transform jobs and skills
Early efforts to upskill the local workforce have shown promising results The Jobs Transformation Map for the Information and Communications (I&C) workforce has identified emerging tech trends that can impact future jobs. Some I&C job roles have also been identified as areas where workers may face the risk of being displaced as…
Read MoreAdvancing Singapore’s 6G future and talent
IMDA partners SUTD to launch the first 6G R&D lab in Southeast Asia Singapore looks ahead to the next bound and aims to become a global node for 6G Research & Development. The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has partnered Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), one of the…
Read MoreMandai Wildlife Group and IMDA bolster digital transformation efforts
Using inaugural Mandai Co-innovation Programme Three companies have been selected to work on innovation problem statements to enhance animal welfare, elevate productivity, and the guest experience across Singapore’s wildlife parks. They emerged winners of the inaugural Mandai Co-Innovation Programme, jointly organised by Mandai Wildlife Group and Infocomm Media Development Authority…
Read MoreEnhancing protection against scams
While the SSIR has had an impact, it currently remains a voluntary system The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has been working with the Singapore Police Force, Government agencies, and Private Sector partners as part of the multi-pronged fight against scams. There is a need to build multiple layers of defence and…
Read MoreEnhancing against scams
IMDA proposes full SMS sender ID registration as part of ongoing measures The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has been working with the Singapore Police Force, Government agencies, and Private Sector partners as part of the multi-pronged fight against scams. There is a need to build multiple layers of defence…
Read MoreSingapore strengthens its role as a 5G regional innovation hub
More businesses to innovate and commercialise 5G solutions 5G enables technologies such as AI, Digital Twin, augmented and extended reality (XR) to seamlessly work together, key for businesses at the forefront of digital transformation and providing consumers with a better-quality experience. In advancing Singapore’s 5G ecosystem, the Infocomm Media Development…
Read MoreIMDA and ACMA sign Memorandum of Understanding
For enhanced cooperation to combat scam and spam communications The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) have signed an MOU to enhance cooperation between both counties to combat scam and spam. The MOU was signed on 18 July 2022 by the Chief Executive of…
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