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Singapore launches Maritime Technology & Research Roadmap to advance maritime innovation, capabilities development

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) have on Tuesday launched the new edition of the Singapore Maritime Technology & Research Roadmap to advance maritime innovation, capabilities development.

Singapore Polytechnic signs six industry partnerships to advance maritime decarbonization, cybersecurity, talent development

Singapore Polytechnic (SP) has on Tuesday formalized six industry and academic partnerships to advance maritime decarbonization, cybersecurity, talent development.

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When trust leads, digitalization moves faster

Digitalization accelerates when businesses have confidence in the systems they rely on—and that confidence is earned through consistent performance, clear visibility, and safeguards that provide real, meaningful protection.

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The role of the blockchain in smart city management

Blockchain plays a transformative role in smart city management by improving security, transparency, and operational efficiency. It empowers governments, companies, and citizens to interact within a trusted, decentralized ecosystem.

Vietnam’s VinDynamics, Germany’s Schaeffler to jointly advance humanoid robotics development

VinDynamics, a robotics company under Vietnam's conglomerate Vingroup, and Germany's motion technology firm Schaeffler will collaborate on research and development in humanoid robotics.

Alipay introduces AI payment service for autonomous agents

China's online and mobile payment platform Alipay has launched a new AI-powered payment service that allows autonomous AI agents to make purchases and complete transactions based on user instructions.

Singapore’s maritime sector to accelerate AI adoption under new partnership

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) among maritime companies in Singapore to improve productivity and strengthen competitiveness.

YTL AI Labs launches ILMU Claw to tap growing agentic AI trend

YTL AI Labs has on Tuesday launched ILMU Claw, enabling Malaysian users, developers, and enterprises to build autonomous AI agents, hosted entirely on Malaysian infrastructure through the secure YTL AI Cloud.

Singapore launches OCEANS-X to advance maritime digital connectivity, support global trade flows

Singapore has launched OCEANS[1]-X, a new data and Application Programming Interface (API) exchange platform developed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

Foxconn to manufacture humanoid robots in Vietnam

Fushan Technology (Vietnam), a subsidiary of Foxconn (also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry), is seeking permission to manufacture humanoid robots in its factory in Vietnam's northern province of Bac Ninh.