A wonder robot capable of delivering bottled water, towels, toiletries and other products in hotels has played a pivotal role in bagging the ‘International Data Corporation Digital Transformation Awards 2017’ for the Robertson Quay hotel M Social Singapore.
Author: Ashraf Jamal
Red carpet galas to unfold at Madinat Arena for DIFF
The fourteenth edition of Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is going to be on a grand scale this year as red carpet galas will unfold at the state-of-the-art venue, the Madinat Arena. The festival will boast of wonderful new works from acclaimed directors.
Singapore’s GST could be raised to 9 per cent in 2018 budget: DBS report
Singapore government is likely to raise Goods and Services Tax (GST) from 7 per cent to 9 per cent in the 2018 budget, predicted DBS in a research report. Moreover, the projected hike is likely to be staggered over the next two years.
SMRT to enhance mobile app to include information about recovery time and crowd levels at platforms
For the convenience of the commuters, SMRT will update the train arrival timings in real-time to include the recovery time while rail engineers fix faults. It will also display the crowd levels at the platforms of the stations.
SMU and TCS renew partnership for developing intelligent infrastructure, software and applications in Singapore
Singapore Management University (SMU) and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have extended their partnership for another three years until 2020 to focus on new initiatives in research and development.
Second batch of Andhra Pradesh farmers arrive in Singapore for honing entrepreneurial skills
The second batch of Andhra Pradesh farmers who parted with their lands voluntarily for the construction of the capital city of Amravati have arrived in Singapore. They are at the island nation for learning the intricacies of entrepreneurship.
UOB to train 900 staff for strengthening their digital capabilities
To strengthen the digital capabilities of its employees, United Overseas Bank (UOB) of Singapore has launched the first phase of Professional Conversion Programme (PCP). The training will be offered over the next three to 12 months.
Nokia collaborates with StarHub to develop IoT services in Singapore
StarHub and Nokia jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to co-develop and launch commercial Internet of Things (IoT) applications and services in Singapore.
BMW, Twitter among the official sponsors of DIFF
The 14th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is set to open with razzmatazz from December 6 to December 13. BMW, Twitter as official sponsors
Compulsory SIP for new foreign workers in Singapore
To acquaint newly arrived foreign workers with Singapore’s social norms and laws, there will be a mandatory ‘settling-in programme’ (SIP) for those who are here on a work permit.
