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CNA
5 days ago
- Business
- CNA
Singapore releases tools and resources to help businesses test, develop AI safety
Singapore has released tools and resources to help businesses create and deploy AI in a safer way. It's part of an effort to turn the country into a hub for AI trust — something it has been working on since 2019. The Global AI Assurance Pilot pairs businesses that use generative AI with those that can test it. Meanwhile, the Testing Starter Kit is a 125-page document that identifies common ways that generative AI models can go wrong. Nicolas Ng reports.
CNA
22-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
Singtel posts full-year net profit of over S$4b
Singtel is allocating S$2 billion to a share buyback scheme. This comes after posting a yearly net profit of over S$4 billion, which is five times more than the previous year. The telco made an exceptional gain of S$1.55 billion, mostly from a partial divestment of its Comcentre building near Somerset. Analysts say its latest performance has put the telco in a strong financial position. Nicolas Ng with more.
CNA
21-05-2025
- Health
- CNA
New improvements to healthtech collaboration platform rolled out
Healthcare tech projects in Singapore could be developed faster thanks to a booster shot from the national HeathTech agency. Synapxe is adding new features to the HealthX Innovation Sandbox for healthcare tech developers, so that they can access industry-grade interoperability standards. The agency says the improvements will help them innovate in an environment close to real-world settings. Nicolas Ng with more.
CNA
15-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
Singtel unveils 5G+ network upgrade
Singtel has unveiled an upgraded network where users can enjoy speeds of up to four times faster. The 5G+ network can automatically optimise users' connections. Singtel says this will improve connectivity, even in congested areas. Market watchers also add that the service is one few cities in the world can match. Nicolas Ng reports.
CNA
09-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
Singapore expands tech talent pipeline scheme
Singapore is boosting efforts to groom local talent for leadership roles in the global tech arena. It is part of the SG Digital Leaders scheme, with 19 professionals joining a growing network of other tech experts in domains like AI and quantum computing. Nicolas Ng with more.
