Singapore is already a smart nation, GovTech minister says
People are not necessarily aware of how smart Singapore already is, said Minister-in-charge of the Government Technology Agency (GovTech) Janil Puthucheary as he took stock of the year’s progress in advancing the country’s Smart Nation ambitions.
— Channel NewsAsia
Singapore and Shandong to grow cooperation in three key areas
Singapore and Shandong have agreed to work towards increasing trade and investments in the three areas of food products, modern services, and energy, Senior Minister of State for Communications & Information and Health Chee Hong Tat said on Sunday (Dec 10), following a four-day trip to the province.
— The Straits Times (paywall)
Traffic Snarls No Problem For Singapore’s Rapid Deployment Troops (HD video)
The five-month-long battle to recapture Marawi in the Philippines after Islamic militants stormed the city serves to adequately highlight the need for the rapid deployment of security forces at times of threat.
— AEC News Today
Fall in smuggling and sale of electronic smoking devices
The number of cases involving electronic smoking devices being sold or smuggled into Singapore has fallen sharply this year, according to statistics from the Health Sciences Authority (HSA).
— Channel NewsAsia
Fullerton Healthcare acquires 60% in Intellicare, enters Philippines
SGX-listed Fullerton Healthcare Corporation Limited (Fullerton Health), a corporate healthcare provider, is looking to acquire 60 per cent stake in the Intellicare Group, a managed care provider with a strong presence in the Philippines.
— DealStreetAsia
Singapore banks can save over 10% from fintech
Singapore banks can either be hurt or helped by fintech, as long as they can figure how to make use of them, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) revealed.
— Singapore Business Review
Lee Kuan Yew’s Legacy: Managing Succession in Singapore
One of the late Lee Kuan Yew’s most admirable acts of foresight was to usher out Singapore’s first-generation leaders in order to hasten the rejuvenation of the People’s Action Party (PAP).
— The News Lens
Chinese co-working space operator opens second Singapore outlet
Prominent Chinese co-working space operator UrWork is opening a second Singapore location in the first quarter of next year.
— The Straits Times (paywall)
Minority languages on the rise in Singapore
Kevin Martens Wong reels off sentences in Kristang, which is among several minority languages in Singapore enjoying a new lease of life after a decades-long drive to encourage the use of English and Mandarin.
— Gulf Times
Billion-dollar Bus Service Enhancement Programme completed with 1,000th bus added to fleet
The government’s billion-dollar Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP) that was rolled out in 2012 to tackle bus congestion and long waiting times has wrapped up, as the 1,000th government-funded bus and 80th new bus service planned under the initiative hit the road.
— Today Online
3 men detected swimming from Malaysia to Singapore arrested
Three men aged between 22 and 29 were arrested for unlawful entry into Singapore on Saturday (Dec 9).
— Asia One
Singapore firms lost $19b last year as customers switched companies
Customers seek companies that give personal data privacy or personalised shopping.
— Singapore Business Review
Full speed ahead for car-sharing in Singapore?
The subsidiary of French conglomerate Bollore has big dreams: It aims to expand to a 1,000-strong fleet and become the world’s second largest electric vehicle car-sharing service, after the one in France.
— The New Paper
First make city like Singapore, then adopt its policies: FOSWAC
THE FEDERATION of Sectors Welfare Associations of Chandigarh (FOSWAC) in its executive committee meeting on Sunday opposed the hike in parking charges and termed the idea of congestion tax “senseless”.
— India Express
Commentary: Beware the hidden costs of sin taxes
In 2011, the Danish government became one of the first governments in the world to levy a tax that targeted unhealthy food.
— Channel NewsAsia
Why app for new parents takes longerto develop
By June next year, registeringa child’s birth at a hospital will trigger the sending of admission data for the Baby Bonus scheme, and information on infant care and kindergarten entry, to new parents.
— The New Paper
Uber deal inadequate to turn ComfortDelGro around: Analysts
As things stand, the deal between ComfortDelGro and Uber appears inadequate to turn the taxi operator’s bleeding business around, experts said.
— Today Online
Singapore egg farm hatches new ideas, using tech, to transform business
Ever wondered how the egg in the ramen you’re slurping down has a soft texture, and with a runny yolk consistency? If you think it’s all down to the chef’s expertise, think again.
— Channel NewsAsia
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