Collaborate to Innovate - Importance of Being Receptive
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Collaborate to Innovate
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Winners of the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce Awards share how collaboration has driven innovations—from AI-powered medical tools for the hearing-impaired to transforming a brownfield site into a zero-energy certified building. This panel discussion explores key takeaways from partnerships involving organisations such as Schneider Electric, Singapore Polytechnic, Kajima Corporation, SMT Technology, and FingerDance.
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