With an insatiable global demand for protein, food supply chains have become more complex than ever before, further complicating the global food landscape. This increasing complexity means that traditional food production companies are faced with a constant struggle to produce more food to keep up with the growing food demand. In the race to produce more, how do we ensure quality versus quantity? In Singapore, we are also working towards our “30 by 30” goal of raising our food production levels from 10% to 30% of total food and nutritional needs by 2030.
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With the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world's largest free-trade agreement, Southeast Asia is increasingly an important economic region. Together with China and four regional trade partners - Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea, the RCEP covers almost one-third of the world's population and about one-third of its gross domestic product.
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Globally, COVID-19 has disrupted the supply chain at every stage. According to the KPMG 2020 CEO Outlook COVID-19 Special Edition: Singapore Edition, supply chain risk is being seen by CEOs in Singapore as the greatest threat to their companies' growth over the next three years. Some 42% of CEOs in Singapore believe that they have to rethink their global supply chain approach due to the disruption caused by the pandemic, and shared that they have commenced doing so in order for their businesses to become more robust in the event of a natural world disaster.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on lives and economies, the world is increasingly looking to the scientific world for answers and solutions.
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Advanced Manufacturing, or "Industry 4.0,” has been viewed as a key pillar for Singapore's growth. In Singapore, the manufacturing sector alone accounts for nearly a fifth of the country's GDP. At the Industry Transformation Asia Pacific (ITAP) event in October 2020, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat has emphasised that Singapore can be “a more digital, more resilient advanced manufacturing base” for the world.
While the move to a digital manufacturing environment might seem challenging, the adoption of digitalisation and automation of manufacturing processes are crucial in facing the global economic headwinds. As part of the digital transformation, various partnership platforms are now available in Singapore, such as the Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) and Singtel FutureNow Innovation Centre, which both drive private-public partnerships and help enterprises with their transformation journey. Manufacturers, researchers, startups and investors now have ease of access to establish collaborations, share resources and explore digital solutions which offer more innovation-based and high-value production.
Join us at our event where industry experts share how digital solutions can be driven within the manufacturing industry, how corporates, startups, and researchers may work together to further adopt these solutions at scale.
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Corporations have the resources to fund research-based innovations while startups have the speed to invent these innovations. Whether it is using quantum technology for secure communications or exploring hydrogen as an alternative source of energy, by capitalising on innovation and corporate-startup collaborations we can help improve the lives of all and work towards a resilient and sustainable economy.
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With the purpose to bridge Japan's and Singapore's Science, Technology and Innovation ecosystems for knowledge sharing and collaboration opportunities, SGInnovate and the Japan Science & Technology Agency are co-presenting a series of talks by notable startups, researchers and corporate innovators on various Deep Tech topics.
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In the age of digitalisation, many have seen a change in their lifestyle choices. Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), the potential use of Autonomous Vehicles (AV) and improvement in travel planning have created a more optimal and consumer-friendly mobility system. This might cause a shift away from personally-owned modes of transportation and towards mobility provided as a service. On the other hand, COVID-19 is causing new challenges, and shared mobility might prove to be less desirable. How will this impact the short term developments and what can be expected in the longer term? How can solution providers respond to the current situation and plan for the near and long-term future?
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In the words of Nelson Mandela, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." With the mark of COVID-19, e-learning has been taken to new heights where teachers and students are fast adapting to new technologies and teaching methods.
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The role of Air Traffic Management (ATM) is not to be undermined in the aviation industry. The ability to regulate the flow of aircraft as efficiently as possible often means a reduction of operation costs and ensuring the safety of the air crew and passengers or cargo.
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Synthetic biology is the principle of synthesising DNAs and designing genetic circuitry to enhance or repurpose cellular functions. In recent years, advancements in this field of science have expanded the capabilities of microbial fermentation to beyond just brewing and food processing. Through microbial and mammalian cell engineering, bio-manufacturing has been repurposed for a wide variety of end products from fragrance to pharmaceuticals.
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Discover from experts as they discuss Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning in ophthalmology, and how these technologies can be brought from bench to bedside.
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