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In the interest of public health and safety, a modern Singapore β€˜tradition’ goes online!

Click to read how #SingPass and #FormSG brought convenience to the registration for this year's Primary One classes:
πŸ‘‰ go.gov.sg/tg-technews001

#GovTechSG
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) #SafeEntry would be extended to the maritime sector this week via the introduction of SafeEntry@SEA platform to facilitate contact tracing of workers who regularly travel out to board and work on ships in SG’s anchorages.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0073

(2) Two self-driving road sweepers will go on trial till July 2021 at one-north, NTU and CleanTech Park.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0074

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) China launched its first comprehensive self-driving testing hub in Fengxian to explore and test autonomous driving. It covers every aspect of traffic and is expected to meet the demands of last mile travel.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0075
πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for a Quality Engineer to work on a national strategic project in the education vertical!

What you will be doing at work:
πŸ“Œ Work on both mobile (iOS and Android) and web platform using React Native, Ruby, etc.
πŸ“Œ Work with a cross-functional Agile team comprising UX/UI designers, mobile and web developers, product owner and business analysts
πŸ“Œ Design, develop and maintain testing environment, testing framework, test plan in accordance with changing requirements

APPLY NOW
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go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0024

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⚠️ PSA: Token Distribition ⚠️

#TraceTogether Token distribution has resumed at 38 community centres and community clubs islandwide.

Click here to check for Token availability before heading down:
πŸ‘‰πŸ» go.gov.sg/tttoken-190121

βž• You do not need to collect the Token if you have the TraceTogether App πŸ“±

Let’s keep our nation and loved ones safe - TraceTogether, safer together πŸ›‘
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» #TechNews πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»

Cities across the globe are boosting efforts to digitalise and become better places to live, work, and play.

Click to read how Amsterdam is transforming their capital into a smart city with digital apps, street lighting solutions and waste detection systems:
πŸ‘‰ go.gov.sg/tg-technews002

#GovTechSG
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⚠️ PSA: Scam Alert ⚠️

Received an SMS from #SGVerify on parcel delivery? Please do not click on the URL link in the SMS. ☝️

This scam redirects you to a phishing website where you will be prompted to disclose your personal details and/or make payment (potentially resulting in financial loss).

If you have received this SMS, please provide the details to the Police by calling the Anti-Scam Hotline at 1800-722-6688 or making a submission at:
πŸ‘‰ go.gov.sg/tg-iwitness-21012021

To trick users into disclosing their data, this scam involves the product name, SGVerify, which is trademarked by the Singapore Government. This SMS is not sent out by the Singapore Government.

#SGScamAlert
πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundupβ—οΈ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) From 1 Feb onwards, central depository account holders will be able to use #SingPass to view their securities portfolios and access account statements on the CDP Internet investor portal.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0076

(2) A centralised platform to gather various charitable causes is being developed as part of the SG Cares Digital Kampong project to connect a wider range of donors and non-profit organisations, and making it easier to donate online.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0077

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) According to cybersecurity experts, the NZ government’s Covid Tracer app’s benefits outweigh any privacy risks.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0078

#TechforPublicGood
πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for a Project Manager to collaborate with a team passionate in developing digital capabilities to realize Singapore’s #SmartNation vision!

What you will be doing at work:
πŸ“Œ Plan and lead the development of the business case as well as the budget for the digital systems
πŸ“Œ Manage and execute the procurement of IT systems in a timely manner
πŸ“Œ Ensure that projects are executed according to plan to meet business KPIs
πŸ“Œ Assess and apply the right project management methodologies, including Agile practices, to ensure project success

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Looking for help in your job search, or to understand retrenchment benefits and measures? πŸ”

#GovTechSG partnered Workforce Singapore, @skillsfuturesg and the tripartite agencies to develop employment support guides on the #LifeSG app.

These help job seekers and retrenched workers navigate the myriad of resources available so they can save time and focus on the things that matter. πŸ’ͺ

Read more about the features here:
πŸ‘‰
go.gov.sg/tg-lifesg001

#TechForPublicGood
⏰ Poll Time ⏰

Lunar New Year is approaching soon. Have you checked out some useful tips for 2021 based on your Chinese Zodiac, yet? 🀩 πŸ€πŸ‚πŸ…πŸ‡πŸ‰πŸπŸŽπŸ‘πŸ’πŸ“πŸ•πŸ– (Stay tuned for something exciting on our channel.)
Anonymous Poll
45%
Yes - always look forward to this!
41%
Not yet - waiting to come across it on social media.
15%
Chinese Zodiac? What is that? πŸ€”
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» #TechNews πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»

The Data Arcade Tournament (DAT) was first conceived to help push public officers to upskill in visual analytics using modern Business Intelligence tools.

Click to read more about the winning teams of DAT2020 and their experience exploring complex data, and piecing together a compelling narrative with good data storytelling!
πŸ‘‰
go.gov.sg/tg-technews003

#GovTechSG
πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundupβ—οΈ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) #TraceTogether and #SafeEntry have helped to make the process of contact tracing easier and faster. What formerly took up to 4 days for contract tracing was reduced to less than half the duration.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0079

(2) A newly launched career app powered by AI and big data allow students from NUS to plan their education and career.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0080

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) Dubai has started a smart screening system for paid public parking to ease the job of parking inspectors by using digital cameras, AI and machine learning technologies.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0081

#TechforPublicGood
πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for a Vulnerability Triage Specialist to provide technical expertise for the government’s crowdsourced vulnerability disclosure programme!

If performing a comprehensive triage of vulnerability reports and providing technical advice on common attack and defense techniques is your thing,
APPLY NOW:
πŸ‘‰
go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0026

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Wondering β€˜huat’ lies ahead for you in the #LunarNewYear? 🍊

πŸŽ₯ Watch this GIF to find out which tech jobs you can consider in the β€˜niu’ year! πŸ‚πŸŒŸ

Learn more about the roles here:
πŸ‘‰
go.gov.sg/techrolesandtips-cny2021

#CNY #GovTechSG
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⚠️ Do you know how to check if your #TraceTogether Token is working and what you should do if it is faulty? βš™οΈ

πŸŽ₯ Watch this clip to learn how!


βž• Both the App and Token perform the same contact tracing function so you do not need to collect the Token if you have already downloaded the App πŸ“±

More info on Token collection here:
πŸ‘‰πŸ»
go.gov.sg/tttoken-04022021

Let’s keep our nation and loved ones safe - TraceTogether, safer together πŸ›‘

#TechForPublicGood #GovTechSG
πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundup πŸ—ž

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) A bill was passed in Parliament on 2 Feb to restrict the use of personal contact tracing data to 7 serious crimes. The bill seeks to balance protecting people’s #TraceTogether data, and to protect the public’s safety and maintain security.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0082

(2) New law to allow e-documents for cross-border trade and Lasting Power of Attorney was passed in Parliament on 1 Feb, as part of Singapore’s wider push to become a #SmartNation.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0083

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) The Japanese government plans to set up a new framework to help local firms’ digital tie-ups with foreign start-ups later this month.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0084

#TechforPublicGood
πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to lead, architect and develop solutions that has integration to various on-premise or SaaS solutions!

Are you a subject matter expert in cloud infrastructure solutions? If enabling the Government to leverage on commercial cloud for the development and deployment of digital services aligns with your goals,

APPLY NOW:
πŸ‘‰
go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0027

πŸ€— Share this post with your family/friends who might be interested in this role for their next move!

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go.gov.sg/govtechjobs to browse more jobs.
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Estonia may be a small country but it is one of the most digitally advanced countries in the world!

Click to read more about the tech projects that Estonians have introduced to boost the #digitalisation of their country and improve their quality of living:
πŸ‘‰ go.gov.sg/tg-technews004

#GovTechSG
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🌟 EDB Special 🌟
Unstoppable Singapore πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬


Singapore drew S$17.2 billion in investment last year, despite a challenging business environment.

In the same year, #digital jobs made up nearly 25% of the total jobs created!

Find out how companies across various industries are nurturing #tech talent, and driving growth for the region and beyond, from this little red dot:
πŸ‘‰πŸŽ₯ go.gov.sg/tg-edb-pivotingto2021

#GetReadySG #digitaltransformation
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» #TechNews πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»
🍊
#LunarNewYear Special 🍊

The CNY festivities will take quite a different turn this year in the face of the ongoing pandemic, where families and friends are physically apart.

But fret not, check out some #DigitalHacks we have to help you celebrate!
πŸ‘‰ go.gov.sg/tg-technews005

#GovTechSG