Cara Wong
The Straits Times
Mountain View, CA, United States
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National digital literacy programme should be offered to parents from low-income households: NMP
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Digital consultant from IMDA's tech hub helped business behind Aunty Anne's
SINGAPORE - When Ms Olivia Sulaeman was forced to halt business at her six Auntie Anne's outletsduring the circuit-breaker last year, the chief executive decided to make use of her spare time and look into digitalising her business instead.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Budget debate: Chief technology officers for hire among Govt's plans to help businesses digitalise
The service will allow SMEs to consult chief technology officers for free, or at an affordable cost, as part of plans to help businesses go digital.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Budget debate: 5 ways digitalisation has helped Singapore during Covid-19 pandemic
The digitalisation efforts have placed Singapore in a good position in the fight against the pandemic, said Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Budget debate: Almost 90 per cent of Singapore residents on TraceTogether programme
Close to nine in 10 eligible residents here have joined the Government's digital contact tracing programme, despite a recent public backlash over privacy and trust issues.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Tampines launches garden designed to stimulate 5 senses
An outdoor linear garden was launched at Our Tampines Hub yesterday, as part of efforts to transform the Tampines estate into Singapore's first "eco-town".. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Data of some 129,000 Singtel customers stolen in hack on third-party system
Identity card numbers, names and addresses were among the data extracted.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Parliament: Asean can play discreet role in helping Myanmar return to stability: Vivian Balakrishnan
The bloc, however, stands firm on its policy of not interfering in the domestic politics of its members.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
askST: How can parents protect their children on the Internet?
There are applications that parents can use to monitor their children's activities online.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
95-year-old gets Covid-19 shot as nursing homes begin drive
A 95-year-old woman was among the first residents to receive their Covid-19 shots as nursing homes here started their vaccination programme.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Nursing homes residents in Singapore start to receive Covid-19 vaccine
A 95-year-old woman is among the first residents to receive their shots.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
WhatsApp reassures users on privacy as many jump ship
Messaging giant WhatsApp reassured its users on Tuesday that it was still respecting their privacy, in the wake of terms and policy changes announced last week that drove many people globally, including in Singapore, to turn to rival chat apps.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Special contact tracing devices for Singapore workers in sectors with flammable gas
SINGAPORE - Shell has started a digital contact tracing pilot that involves the use of a customised Bluetooth token designed to work safely in areas where flammable gases are present.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Free health screening for older residents at Punggol community club booth
A pilot scheme to provide free health screening services - using the latest technologies - for Singaporeans aged above 50 is now under way at Punggol 21 Community Club.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
PSP weighs in on debate over use of contact tracing data
The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) has stressed that TraceTogether data should be used only for contact tracing purposes.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
PSP expresses concern over use of TraceTogether data to investigate crimes
Party secretary-general Tan Cheng Bock said the data should be used only for contact tracing purposes.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Free health screening services for 1,000 residents at Punggol 21 Community Club
They will be checked for eye and cardiovascular diseases, and other conditions like diabetes.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Parliament: Scams up by 80 per cent, with $254.3m lost in first 11 months of 2020
Criminal syndicates have been quick to exploit the growing volume of online transactions.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Healthcare staff receive fruits from local restaurant on last day of 2020
SINGAPORE - On the last day of what has been a gruelling 2020, healthcare staff at 20 hospitals here received some cheer in the form of cartons of fruit, packed and sent by a local restaurant in Serangoon Road.. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Singaporean Dickson Yeo, who spied for China in the US, arrested by ISD upon his return
SINGAPORE - The Singaporean who spied on the US for China has been arrested by the Internal Security Department upon his return to Singapore's shores on Wednesday (Dec 30).. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More