EDB and IMDA supporting digital economy and sustainability goals Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) have announced the awarding of approximately 80 MW of new capacity to four data centre operators through the pilot Data Centre – Call for Application (DC-CFA) exercise. This move is…
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Singapore and global CEOs look to embrace generative AI A comprehensive global study conducted by the IBM Institute for Business Value has unveiled that more than half of the CEOs surveyed in Singapore prioritize technology modernization as their top business concern. The study, titled “CEO decision-making in the age of…
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Boosting Cross-Border E-commerce for SMEs Alibaba.com, a leading global B2B platform for trade, has signed a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) with Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) to support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore. The collaboration aims to enhance the international…
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In an effort to harness artificial intelligence in finance The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has unveiled the 8th edition of the Global FinTech Hackcelerator, focusing on the theme “Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Finance Global Challenge.” The competition aims to unlock innovative AI solutions that can revolutionize the financial services…
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Employees are being asked to do more work with less support A survey commissioned by UiPath, a leading enterprise automation software company, reveals that 69 per cent of workers in Singapore believe that automation can alleviate burnout and enhance job fulfillment. This figure surpasses the global average of 58 per…
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Internships for polytechnic students are already prevalent in the sector Liang Eng Hwa, MP for Bukit Panjang SMC, has raised concerns about the job prospects for polytechnic graduates in the banking and finance sector, specifically inquiring about available programmes for internships and apprenticeships, as well as skills upgrading opportunities for…
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This allocation will ensure a seamless experience for end-users The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore has announced plans to allocate more radio frequency spectrum to enhance Wi-Fi connectivity in the country. This will involve allocating 500 MHz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band specifically for Wi-Fi use.…
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Powering a global-Asia digital hub The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong, recently launched the refreshed Infocomm and Media (I&C) Industry Transformation Map (ITM) in Singapore. The ITM aims to develop a strong and resilient I&C sector to drive the growth of the Digital Economy and reinforce…
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Yearlong programme with Science Centre Singapore to kick off on World DNA Day Illumina Singapore, subsidiary of Illumina Inc today announced an inaugural partnership with the Science Centre Board to inspire 2,800 students through the power of genomics. “The future of our Mission to improve human health is reliant on nurturing and…
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Singapore has been appointed the Deputy Chair of the Global CBPR Forum Assembly The Global CBPR Forum was co-founded by Singapore and other participants of the APEC CBPR System in April 2022. The Forum seeks to enable the free flow of data and effective data protection and privacy globally through…
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