Southeast Asia’s first industry-led lab for smart cities solutions development – known as the Smart Urban Co-Innovation Lab – was launched on Wednesday, October 28.
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Singapore to use iris and facial biometrics as primary identification at immigration checkpoints
Singapore is deploying iris and facial biometrics – to replace fingerprints – as the primary biometric identifiers for immigration at all automated and manual checkpoints.
LTA commits to 100% cleaner bus fleet by 2040
As part of LTA’s vision to reduce the carbon footprint of public transport, 60 electric buses were procured under a tender awarded in October 2018.
SINDA, Young Sikh Association volunteers organise Project Shine to clean people’s homes this Deepavali season
More than 50 volunteers from the Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) and Young Sikh Association – Singapore (YSA) scrubbed windows, cleaned bathrooms, mopped floors, wiped surfaces and helped beneficiaries under a new initiative known as Project Shine across the island nation yesterday.
Singapore’s President Halimah Yacob named 37th most influential Muslim in the world
Singapore’s President Halimah Yacob ranked 37th most influential Muslim in the world.
In Pics: Singapore pilots antigen rapid tests for migrant workers
Results of the antigen rapid test can be obtained within half an hour even though it is less accurate than PCR tests, which take at least a day for results to be returned.
Indian Heritage Centre plans grand Deepavali celebrations
The Indian Heritage Centre is all set to usher in the Festival of Lights, Deepavali with an array of online and on-site activities with Once Upon a Deepavali – Our Shared Stories.
STB partners Airbnb Experiences to support tourism recovery
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbnb Experiences to support the recovery of international tourism.
DBS named safest bank in Asia for 12th year running
DBS has been named the “Safest Bank in Asia” for the 12th consecutive year by New York-based trade publication Global Finance.
7th Singapore Media Festival goes hybrid with vibrant lineup of physical and digital offerings
Hosted by IMDA, the 11-day festival aims to showcase the sector’s ingenuity, creativity and resilience, as well as present diverse experiences that reimagine Asian storytelling.
