Tag "Smart Nation"
7 Recent Stories That Proves Singapore is a Leader in Fintech and Innovation
In Southeast Asia, Singapore has established itself as a fintech hub leading the way when it comes to investment and regulations. A combination of favorable rulings, supportive initiatives from both the private and public sector, an already dynamic startup ecosystem,
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How Southeast Asian Governments Are Pushing IoT Development
In 2016, countries in Southeast Asia began significantly exploring the potential of the Internet-of-Things (IoT). While most have just started with the technology or tested out components, countries such as Singapore have taken a leading position, setting up dedicated innovation
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Banks, Financial Services Firms and Insurers Open Innovation Labs in Singapore
Innovation takes a lot of time and resources. Large firms and corporations often rely on innovation labs to research, experiment and help them integrate emerging innovations into their businesses. Innovation labs are specific buildings or departments dedicated to working on
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DBS Bank Report: Blockchain Technology to Unlock Southeast Asia’s Potential
The most transformative blockchains will be those that can work across geopolitical boundaries and Southeast Asia has the most potential that can be unlocked with this technology, according to a new report by DBS Bank. “Asia’s geopolitical context is unique
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5 Singaporean Fintech Startups MAS Should Consider Supporting
Announced in August 2014 by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative will lead to the city-state’s transformation into the world’s first smart nation; in other words, a hyper-connected country where the pervasive use of technology is expected
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