by Abriel | Jun 19, 2017 | 2017, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
The plan of the Indonesian Government is to transform Batam into the country’s digital powerhouse. The chairman of BP Batam stated that the island, which has been the “growth engine” for Indonesia, is compatible with Singapore. Batam’s digital service sector is...
by Abriel | Jun 18, 2017 | 2017, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Labour crunch plus soaring delivery volume make drones, self-driving vehicles attractive. Earlier this month, Japan’s Prime Minister’s Office released the strategic blueprint to roll out this automated delivery system by the early 2020s to lessen the strain on its...
by Abriel | Jun 17, 2017 | 2017, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
French food-testing system at Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)-bioMerieux Food Microbiology Rapid Testing Centre is able to test for pathogens in food samples within 24 hours, as compared with at least two days using existing food tests. Companies can launch their products...
by Abriel | Jun 15, 2017 | 2017, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Bricks-and-mortar retailers are now turning to vending machines as a more cost- effective way of maintaining and scaling their physical presence. Lower costs and greater flexibility allow the machines to be set up and relocated quickly. The machines’ monitoring...
by Abriel | Jun 14, 2017 | 2017, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Commuters now have more grab-and-go food options, with the launch of vending machine cafes at MRT stations. The launch comes on the heels of a recent wave of food vending machines that have taken off, with the Government backing such manpower-lean initiatives. Senior...
by Abriel | Jun 14, 2017 | 2017, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Boustead Singapore subsidiary Esri Singapore has launched a start-up programme for helping emerging businesses develop sustainable solutions by equipping them with sophisticated location analytics capabilities. The programme, introduced in the United States in 2012,...
