Featured Stories
Articles about Singapore
Singapore lets firms apply for trademarks via mobile app
Businesses can file for trademark protection with the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore via a new mobile app, which aims to speed up the application process to 10 minutes from the current 60 minutes.
Shell to roll out electric vehicle charging service at stations across Singapore
Called Shell Recharge, the electric-vehicle charging service currently is available at a single Shell station in the country at SG$0.55 per kWh with another nine stations to be suited up by October.
Singapore to feel impact of China-US trade dispute if prolonged
Tensions between the two economic powerhouses will lead to fragmented technology markets and, if prolonged, drag down Singapore's economy, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who urges both countries to find ways to establish mutual trust.
Singapore trade minister urges global 'integration' to drive tech innovation
Trade and Industry Minster Chan Chun Sing points to a "great challenge" today where several countries no longer support integration, putting the global industry at risk of becoming fragmented when companies such as Google, IBM, and PayPal rely on cross-border data flow for growth.
Singapore touts semiconductor growth as Micron readies 3D NAND production
Micron Technology has opened its expanded chip plant in Singapore that now supports advanced 3D NAND technology and the Singapore government expects to see growth return to the semiconductor sector, as demand for smart devices increases and the deployment of new technologies such as 5G and autonomous vehicles takes shape.
Temasek picks up D'Crypt from StarHub
Transaction expected to close in November, with an initial cash payment of SG$100 million.
Airtel pinned for dragging Singtel Q1 down
Exceptional loss posted by Airtel wipes out associate contribution to Singtel, and then some.
Singapore eases approval process for fintech trials, unveils cybersecurity rules
Monetary Authority of Singapore launches an "express" 21-day route to approval for fintech companies applying to test products in a sandbox environment, and mandates measures aimed at improving cybersecurity posture of financial firms.
StarHub second quarter sees net profit drop over a third
Lower Pay TV and mobile revenue sees Singaporean telco head downwards.
Singapore automotive marketplace snags more funds, acquires Indonesia C2C player
Car marketplace Carro has raked in another US$30 million as part of its Series B round, having secured US$60 million earlier in May, and used the funds to acquire Indonesian e-commerce player Jualo.com.
OCBC Bank offers cash by QR codes
Bypassing the need for ATM cards or PINs, the Singapore bank's customers can scan a QR code with their mobile phone and authenticate the transaction with the device's biometric options, including fingerprint and faceprint, or mobile banking login details.
Singaporean IT employees more keen on skills upgrade than higher pay
More IT professionals in the city-state are prioritising companies that offer opportunities to enhance their skills over higher salaries, with 82% willing to do so, compared to 80% of marketers and 73% of their peers in finance.
Singapore autonomous shuttle buses to start picking up passengers
Operated by local transport company ComfortDelgro, the driverless NUSmart Shuttle sits up to 12 passengers and will run within the National University of Singapore's Kent Ridge campus as part of a year-long study to assess the commercial viability of such services.
Sephora data breach hits Southeast Asia and ANZ customers
Some personal information such as first and last name, date of birth, gender, email address, and encrypted password, as well as data related to beauty preferences may have been exposed.
Singapore tackling cyber talent shortage one capture the flag challenge at a time
Singapore's Home Affairs Minister says it's important to address cyber threats through better regional and international cooperation, better government capabilities, and better public awareness.
BlackBerry opens Expert Center in Singapore
Research In Motion steps up customer service investment with a dedicated after-sales service center in Singapore--its second in Asia, after Indonesia which has 56 such facilities--ahead of next month's BlackBerry 10 launch.
DBS Bank transforms customer experience with tech
The Singapore bank's latest branch taps technology to improve customer service, providing a more interactive and intuitive experience, say DBS execs.
Singapore still hungry for iPhone, but buzz lacking
While there was no midnight launch this time for the Apple iPhone 5 as with previous handsets, some customers still queued up half a day before the device was made available at 8 a.m.
Facebook gives local flavor to Singapore office
Social networking company shows off its Singapore office which recreates an old-time coffeeshop ambience and industrial-looking workspace.
Singapore uni develops cloud-based multiscreen TV tech
Nanyang Technological University shows prototype of TV content distribution via cloud-based technology with added social functionalities.
Singapore startups embrace local culture
Ahead of Aug. 9 national day celebrations, ZDNet Asia speaks with five local startups which showcase Singapore's culture through their recent products.
Convergence in reality
The first day of the imbX2007 saw vendors from across Asia and beyond showcasing a wide range of technologies, from new mobile handsets to biometrics for immigration.
Sneak peek: imbX2007
South Korea makes a big show at Asia's mega infocomm trade show this week.
Sephora data breach hits Southeast Asia and ANZ customers
Some personal information such as first and last name, date of birth, gender, email address, and encrypted password, as well as data related to beauty preferences may have been exposed.
SWIFT clocks 13 second cross-border instant payment in global trial
A payment from Australia into Singapore recorded the fastest payment in the trial over SWIFT's gpi instant payments platform.
Singtel will give free mobile data to people that walk
Customers will receive 3GB of mobile for walking 10,000 steps daily for a month.
Singapore adds Visa to contactless transit payments
Follows Mastercard functionality at SimplyGo launch in April.
Singapore to launch QR identity verification tool for businesses
Government says it will introduce in third-quarter 2019 a tool called SG-Verify, which will enable businesses to perform secure identity verification and data transfer via QR scans for use cases such as visitor registration and customer acquisition.
M1 wipes out its 19 mobile plans, replaces them with just two
Singapore mobile operator now offers just two service plans at SG$25 for a SIM-only, no-contract base plan that includes 30GB of data and 1,000 minutes of talktime as well as a SG$30 base plan contract that includes the customer's device of choice and 12GB of data.
AirTrunk raises SG$450m for new Singapore data centre
The Australian company plans to boost its APAC presence by building a new 60+ megawatt hyperscale data centre in Singapore.
Critics say Singapore's bill against fake news could lead to government abuse
If the legislation is passed, social media platforms may be ordered by government to disable accounts spreading fake news.
Singapore university partners Volvo to pilot full-size autonomous electric bus
Just over a year after first announcing plans to collaborate, Singapore's Nanyang Technological University and Volvo Buses have launched a driverless electric bus stretching 12 metres long that can accommodate 80 passengers.
Singtel to buy $525M worth of India's Bharti Airtel shares
Singapore telco plans to fork out $525 million to increase its stake in Bharti Airtel, which will use the funds to boost its balance sheet and build out its network in "a highly competitive home market".
Google opens first developer hub in Singapore
Internet giant unveils a physical space, occupying 7,200 square feet within its Singapore office, that it says offers various resources for developers from Southeast Asia, including hands-on mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to Google technologies.
Singtel and Optus make 5G AR call with Ericsson and Oppo
Using 5G technology from Ericsson and a prototype 5G phone from Oppo, Singtel and Optus have made a Singapore-to-Australia 5G augmented reality call.
Singtel Group loses 40 million mobile customers in one quarter
‘Aggressive’ and ‘intense’ competition from a carrier in India as well as only counting prepaid customers who are actually paying for a service saw Singtel Group drop 40 million mobile customers in the most recent quarter.
Singapore health ministry refutes suggestions of HIV data leak coverup
Health Minister Gan Kim Yong says the government had to "balance" the interests of affected individuals and general public after discovering in 2016 the personal data of individuals diagnosed with HIV had been illegally accessed, and only publicly revealed the incident in January 2019.
Singapore banks given more time to adopt e-payment protection guidelines
Originally scheduled to come into effect at the end of January, e-payment user protection guidelines will now be rolled out on June 30, after industry regulator Monetary Authority of Singapore agrees to give local banks more time to implement the necessary support systems.
Top Stories
-
![Duncan Fisken – unmoved by tech excesses]()
Singapore
-
![When governments don't look back, in anger history returns]()
Government : Asia
-
![Where's technology when the earth shakes?]()
Security
-
![Singapore moots stricter use of national ID, bill to ease data-sharing within government]()
Data Management
Singapore moots stricter use of national ID, bill to ease data-sharing within government
-
![Singapore government to run another bug bounty]()
Security
