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A new device lets seniors call for emergency help in their native language without touching a phone. The coaster-sized EVA responds to cries for help in English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, Cantonese, and Hokkien.
Chinese tech firm MOGOX is bringing driverless buses to Singapore's streets this year, marking the first time autonomous vehicles from China have joined a developed nation's public transport network. The company sees this as a stepping stone to becoming the world's top autonomous bus brand.
Singapore is creating a new master's degree program to train the next generation of ship management professionals for an industry going digital and green. The program launches in early 2027 and offers career pathways for engineers and sailors moving into shore-based roles.
Singapore is building shore-based centers to remotely operate ships, slashing costs by up to 20% while positioning the nation as a global leader in autonomous maritime technology. The collaboration between DNV and Singapore Institute of Technology will train the next generation of digital maritime engineers.
Four marine companies just teamed up to build Singapore's first hydrogen fuel cell harbor boat, a major step toward cleaning up one of the world's busiest ports. If successful, the pilot could transform how 1,600 harbor vessels operate emission-free.
Standard Chartered and Singapore's top research agency just launched a $12 million AI lab that could revolutionize how banks detect fraud and serve customers. The three-year partnership brings together scientists and banking experts to build smarter, faster financial tools.
More than 300 startups from 50 countries just pitched their boldest ideas to investors controlling $350 billion at Singapore's GITEX AI ASIA event. The gathering showed how Asia's innovation scene is maturing, with founders solving real problems in everything from workplace safety to sustainable steel production. #
Residents in Singapore's Punggol neighborhood can now hail fully autonomous taxis through Grab, marking the first self-driving public ride service in a residential area. After 1,000 test riders helped refine the experience, the service officially opens to everyone this week.
Two tech leaders are joining forces to help thousands of Asian businesses use advanced AI safely and effectively. The partnership promises to turn AI experiments into real-world business results.
A Singapore company is pioneering clean energy solutions to power the massive electricity needs of artificial intelligence, including the nation's first floating hydrogen generator. The breakthrough could help AI grow sustainably across Asia.
A Singapore-based team has cracked a decades-old computing problem that's been slowing down AI systems worldwide. Their breakthrough technology just secured major backing from international investors betting on the future of artificial intelligence.
Singapore's Singtel and Nvidia are opening a groundbreaking AI center to help businesses and government agencies turn AI excitement into real-world solutions. The center tackles the challenge of making cutting-edge technology accessible while keeping sensitive data secure.
Singapore's Home Team just secured cutting-edge AI technology that will help officers respond faster during emergencies and major events. A five-year partnership with Singtel ensures police and security forces never lose connection when it matters most.
A homegrown AI platform built specifically for Southeast Asian users has quietly become one of the region's fastest-growing productivity apps. Agnes AI proves that local innovation can compete with global tech giants.
iWow Technology is investing $11.2 million to acquire a meal service designed specifically for seniors, marking a major move into Asia's rapidly growing silver economy. The tech company currently provides monitoring systems and sees huge potential in serving aging populations.
A startup just flipped the switch on Singapore's first quantum computer available for hire, marking a major leap in the city-state's journey to become a global tech innovation hub. The breakthrough could transform everything from port operations to drug discovery.
Singapore's new AI-powered driving circuit will let learners practice independently with cameras and sensors monitoring every move, expanding training capacity and offering flexible scheduling. The technology aims to provide objective feedback while keeping human examiners for road tests.