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πŸ—žοΈ #TechNewsRoundupβ—πŸ—žοΈ

Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) The use of the #TraceTogether Programme for SafeEntry check-ins will be made mandatory by end Dec at certain venues conducting activities with large groups of people. This ensures that if a COVID-19 case is identified, the authorities can quickly inform close contacts on the next steps.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0037

(2) Moviegoers will be required to use the TraceTogether App/Token at cinemas from Nov 16. This will be rolled out on 26 Oct with a three-week grace period for patrons to adjust to the new requirement.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0038

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) New Jersey is looking to ensure that only zero-emission vehicles will be sold in the state by 2035 to mitigate the long-term impacts of climate change.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0039

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⚠️ TraceTogether Token Collection ⚠️

We are currently experiencing high demand for the collection of
#TraceTogether Tokens.

What you need to do:
❌ Don’t rush to collect
βœ… Check token.gowhere.gov.sg for Token availability before heading down to the collection centres
❌ No need to collect the Token if you have the TraceTogether App

πŸ“± Download the latest version of the App here:
πŸ‘‰πŸ»
www.tracetogether.gov.sg

TraceTogether, safer together.
πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for a Frontend/Backend Software Engineer Intern!

The intern will be working in an Agile team to gain experience on building Natural Language Processing and Speech-to-Text platforms 😎
 
Pre-requisites πŸ“‹πŸ–‹οΈ:

βœ… Understands Machine Learning
βœ… Hands-on experience with programming languages/tools such as Python, Javascript, CSS, HTML, React.js, Redux, GoLang, Flask, FlaskAPI, etc.
βœ… Have a strong desire to bring ideas to production

APPLY NOW πŸ‘‰ go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0012

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πŸ“’ Don’t rush – There are enough TraceTogether Tokens for all

Even though the number of locally transmitted cases is currently low in Singapore, we cannot be complacent. Contact tracing continues to be critical to keeping all of us safe.

Everyone who wishes to get a #TraceTogether Token will be able to collect one by end-November. Tokens will be available at all Community Clubs/Centres by then.

Should you need to collect a Token before the distribution reaches your area, please check token.gowhere.gov.sg for availability at each collection point.

βœ…πŸ“±If you have a smartphone and are able to download and use the #TraceTogether App, we encourage you to do so!

Read more about it here
πŸ‘‰πŸ»
go.gov.sg/tg-tttoken-26102020

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πŸ“’ #TraceTogether Token collection will be limited to the community centre within resident’s own constituency starting 27 Oct

❌ Don’t rush to collect. There are sufficient Tokens for all.
βœ… Check token.gowhere.gov.sg for the designated Token collection point and distribution schedule in your area.
❌ No need to collect the Token if you have the TraceTogether App.

πŸ“± Download the latest version of the App:
πŸ‘‰πŸ» www.tracetogether.gov.sg

Read more about it here
πŸ‘‰πŸ» go.gov.sg/tg-tttoken-27102020

#SGUnited
Are you ready for STACK 2020?

Complete your gear with a limited edition STACK 2020 T-shirt as worn by Joycelyn, who will be sharing at the conference on what it means to design a tech solution in a time of a pandemic!

Get it for FREE - be the first 500 participants to complete 3 simple steps and we’ll send one your way:

βœ… Complete a short survey

βœ… Register for the STACK 2020 Developers Conference (it's FREE too!)

βœ… Join our STACK Telegram group to connect with the rest of the STACK community!

Get it here before it runs out!
πŸ‘‰πŸ»
go.gov.sg/tg-stack2020tee

#GovTechSTACK
πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundupβ—πŸ—ž

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πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) Singapore hopes to attract Singaporeans based overseas to return home and work on #SmartNation projects on top of continued efforts to grow local talent well-versed in digital skills.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0040

(2) Any deliberate or mischievous act to tamper with the #TraceTogether Token not only puts Singapore at risk but is a criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0041

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) The New South Wales government is developing an app called β€œBump” to help parents through the birth of a child by steamlining processes and providing timely alerts on the government registrations required.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0042

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πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for a Content Writer Intern to create informative and digestible pieces of content around corporate policy and processes!

Pre-requisites πŸ“‹πŸ–‹:
βœ… Studying communication or related fields
βœ… Able to design writing guidelines that includes writing tone/information presentation, and guide others to conform to it
βœ… Strong writing skills
βœ… Good sense of design to create simple diagrams/infographics

APPLY NOW πŸ‘‰ go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0013

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πŸ’‘ Need reasons to attend STACK 2020?πŸ’‘

We bring you 5️⃣ compelling reasons that will get you excited about interacting with some of the best and brightest in the global tech community!

Read our TechNews article to find out what they are:
πŸ‘‰πŸ»
go.gov.sg/tg-stack2020-5reasons

πŸƒπŸ»Hurry, over 2,000 people have signed up for the event!πŸƒπŸ½β€β™‚οΈ

#GovTechSTACK
πŸ—žοΈ #TechNewsRoundupβ—πŸ—žοΈ

Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) β€˜Sign with #SingPass’ launched by GovTech on the SingPass Mobile app yesterday provides greater convenience in legal documentation signing. You can now sign digital documents in less than 2 mins!
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0043

(2) About 25,000 close contacts of COVID-19 cases were identified using #TraceTogether, of which 160 were positive. The contact tracing programme has enabled the early identification and isolation of cases as compared to manual tracing.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0044

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) Privacy protection: With effect from 5 Nov, the South Korean government will ban the storing of face images scanned using thermal imaging cameras for organisations to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0045


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πŸ’‘Have you flipped the switch?

STACK2020
Challenge is still ongoing!

Here’s an example on how you can show us your tech stack creatively and stand a chance to win a Google Home mini smart speaker and a limited edition STACK 2020 silicon cup.

Submit your creative entry on Facebook / on Instagram:
1️⃣ Follow either of our accounts
2️⃣ Take a photo/video of your version of a β€œTech Stack”
3️⃣ Include #GovTechSTACK and #STACK2020Challenge in your caption
4️⃣ Tag @GovTechSG and 3 other techie friends to share the challenge
5️⃣ Submit your post entries by 20 Nov 2020, 11:59 pm

Get creative, start stacking!

πŸ‘‰πŸ»Follow us on FB: go.gov.sg/stack2020challenge-fb
πŸ‘‰πŸ»Follow us on IG: go.gov.sg/stack2020challenge-ig
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β­οΈπŸ“±TECH HACKSπŸ“±β­οΈ

Hey iOS users!

Did you know you can check in with #SafeEntry quicker with the #TraceTogether App widget?

Watch this gif to learn how to set it up!

Prefer watching a video guide instead?
πŸ“½πŸ‘‰πŸ» go.gov.sg/tg-ttapphack-01

For Android users, simply do a long tap on the App icon and a SafeEntry check-in button will pop out πŸ™‚

Remember to update your app to the latest version to benefit from this feature!

TraceTogether, safer together!

#GovTechSG #SGUnited
πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for a Cyber Security Consultant to be part of our team that supports Whole-of-Government infrastructure services for public officers.

βœ…πŸ“‹πŸ–‹οΈ:

Experience in:
πŸ“Œ Management deployment and maintenance of security infrastructure
πŸ“Œ Enterprise data centre/security operations
πŸ“Œ Managing contractors and work in cross-functional teams
βœ… Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related fields
βœ… Security certifications e.g. CISA, GSEC, CISSP
βœ… Public sector technical writing and procurement processes
βœ… Have good interpersonal and presentation skills
βœ… Collaborative and self-directed

APPLY NOW
πŸ‘‰
go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0014

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πŸ–₯ Webinar πŸ–₯
Building a more compassionate and caring society through Tech πŸ₯°


The social service sector has increasingly leveraged technology to enable ground-up, community driven efforts such as meals-matching services and easy voucher redemptions for beneficiaries.

Join this webinar to learn how technology could make Singapore a more caring and compassionate society!

Details
πŸ—“οΈ: 18 Nov (Wed)
πŸ“: Zoom πŸ’»πŸ“±
⏰: 8:00 - 9:00pm
πŸ’΅: It's FREE!

Register here
πŸ‘‰πŸ»
go.gov.sg/tg-webinar-0010

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πŸ“½οΈ A new episode of #GovTechKindergarten is out!

In this episode, Luke learns about #autonomous buses and how they can go about without drivers!

Hear from Christopher Tong, our friendly GovTech engineer, how computers on lamp posts and traffic lights can help Luke get to school in a faster and safer manner 😌

Watch the full video here:
πŸ‘‰πŸ»
go.gov.sg/tg-video-0001

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πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundupβ—πŸ—ž

Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) Singapore will only go into Phase 3 if three conditions are met. One of these is for the #TraceTogether programme (App & Token) to have a participation rate of about 70%, for the country to reopen safely.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0046

(2) SGX has enabled the use of #SingPass to authorise transactions requiring a high level of security for Central Depository Services. This is one of GovTech’s initiatives to help businesses develop value-added digital services for their customers.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0047

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) Maryland (US) launches MD COVID Alert, an app which uses Bluetooth Low Energy technology to notify users if they have been exposed to a COVID-19 positive patient.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0048

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⏰ 17 more days till the end of the #STACK2020Challenge!

Make us go ahhhhhhh~ with your submissions! 😲

Here's how you can win a Google Home Mini and an exclusive STACK silicone cup:

1⃣ Follow our Facebook or Instagram
2⃣ Take a photo or video of your version of a β€œTech Stack” - show us how creative you can get!
3⃣ Include #GovTechSTACK and #STACK2020Challenge in your caption
4⃣ Tag @GovTechSG and 3 other techie friends in your caption to share the challenge
5⃣ Submit your post entries on Facebook or Instagram by 30 Nov 2020, 11:59 pm

Make sure your account is public for us to see your masterpiece! Winners will be picked on 1 Dec 2020.

Get creative and start stacking! 🧱

More info here:
πŸ‘‰πŸ» go.gov.sg/tg-gtcontest-0007
πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for a UX Designer Intern who seek a challenge in generating concepts and ideas to improve the UX for building regulation approvals!

Pre-requisites πŸ“‹πŸ–‹:

βœ… Understand Design Thinking, HCI Core Principles
βœ… Have basic competencies in Research, Visual, Interaction or content pillars within UX Design
βœ… Experience with relevant design tools
βœ… Experience with wireframing, low-fidelity prototyping and usability testing

APPLY NOW πŸ‘‰ go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0015

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πŸ“£ Stand to win $15,000 prize money at STACK the Flags - GovTech's first-ever Capture the Flag competition!

Form a team of 4 and put your hacking skills to the test as you take on a variety of exciting cybersecurity challenges to earn your flags. 🚩

Don’t have any experience in CTFs? Fret not. This CTF is open to cybersecurity enthusiasts of ALL experience levels. Yes, including students! πŸ€“

2 more weeks to go...πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’»πŸ‘¨πŸ½β€πŸ’»

Sign up for #STACKtheFlags now!
πŸ‘‰πŸ»
go.gov.sg/ctf2020-tg1

Read more about CTFs here:
πŸ‘‰πŸ» go.gov.sg/tg-ctf-mediumarticle

#GovTechCTF #hackyeah

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πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundupβ—πŸ—ž

Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) Staff at Gardens by the Bay will soon be cross-trained for different roles. They will learn how to use new technologies integrated onto an IoT platform that will be developed by #GovTechSG. This would enable smarter deployment of manpower and improve service quality at work.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0049

(2) SG citizens will need to set up their #SingPass accounts in order to receive their $100 SingapoRediscovers vouchers that will be distributed in December.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0050

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) Shanghai won this year’s World Smart City Award and this was announced at the annual Smart City Expo & World Congress on Wednesday. It is the first Chinese city to win this award.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0051

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