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πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundup πŸ—ž

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) Singapore has been dubbed a haven for tech start-ups, thanks to our geographic location and the Government's efforts to attract foreign capital.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0199

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(2) An Australian healthcare software solutions provider has been funded to develop an AI-based tool to automatically design replacement cranial implants.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0200

(3) United Arab Emirates University and Ericsson have signed a MOU to collaborate on developing and testing 5G user cases with a specific focus on autonomous driving.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0201
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πŸ”₯ #HotJoboftheWeek! πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for a Product Manager to define long-term product roadmaps and oversee the entire life-cycle of selected projects within our Standard Product family.

If you are familiar with Agile methodologies, are knowledgable on modern digital concepts around digital identity, data privacy and protection, and have strong stakeholder skills,

APPLY NOW:
πŸ‘‰ go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0067

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[#TraceTogether and #SafeEntry Notice]

The verification of vaccination test status in the TraceTogether app is currently unavailable.

We are working to resolve this issue. In the meantime, premises conducting SafeEntry checks are advised to admit users if they are unable to present their VDS status.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

#GovTechSG
[Update on #TraceTogether and #SafeEntry]

The verification of vaccination test status in the TraceTogether app has been restored

You can now resume using the app for SafeEntry check in at malls, restaurants and other venues.

Thank you for the patience and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

#GovTechSG
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⚑️ #Newsflash ⚑️

We heard your feedback! πŸ€—

Update your #TraceTogether app (v2.11) now to see your Vaccination and Test status combined with check-in πŸ’‰ πŸ“‹ This will help with quicker entry into places with status checks.

✨ Note that this will only appear on your app if you’re doing a QR or Favourites check-in.

Read more on what the new app passes mean. PS: Look out for the bonus oTTer animated feature! 🦦

➑️ Acceptable documents for entry: go.gov.sg/acceptabledocs
➑️ More info: go.gov.sg/tt-greenpass

πŸ‘ Share this with your friends and family to let them know about the new update!

#GovTechSG
πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundup πŸ—ž

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) Have you updated your TraceTogether app? Watch how you can have faster check-ins with the latest update.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0202

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(2) Indonesia deploys AI to accelerate their economy and digital transformation. President Joko Widodo claims that "whoever controls AI would rule the world".
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0203

(3) Seoul is planning to build high-tech "10-minute cities", pushing the initial "15-minute city" concept proposed by French-Colombian academic Carlos Moreno in 2016.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-204
πŸ”₯ #HotJoboftheWeek! πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for an Infrastructure Engineer to conceptualise, implement and manage the infrastructure services across the Whole-of-Government.

If you are knowledgeable on SCRUM, DevOps, ITIL processes and procedures, and have a keen interest in working on endpoint and end-user computing services, APPLY NOW:
πŸ‘‰ go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0068

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

πŸ‘‰ Visit go.gov.sg/govtechjobs to browse for more jobs.
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Singpass Digital IC: 8 security measures to keep your identity safe! πŸ”“

Your Digital IC in the #Singpass app offers you a convenient alternative to present your identity credentials for in-person services at government agencies. 😌

βœ… To help you transact with a peace of mind, we’ve made security and privacy key considerations at every stage when designing your digital identity. πŸ”°

Watch the video to learn more or visit our website for more details about the app: www.singpass.gov.sg

#GovTechSG
πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundup πŸ—ž

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) 5G skills training offered to more than 3000 Singaporeans over the last year. New TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) initiative aims to train more.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0205

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(2) NSW government announced plans to work on a new digital identity approach to give citizens the option to use digital credentials for various licences, certifications, and eligibility documents.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0206

(3) Korea's new enforcement decree to curb certain tech giants' dominance on the app market will result in app store operators facing a fine of up to 2% of revenue in violation of the billing law.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-207
πŸ”₯ #HotJoboftheWeek! πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for a Delivery Manager to join our National Digital Identity (NDI) team to develop and deploy the next generation of NDI platform to enable secure and seamless delivery of personalised online digital experiences.

If you are proficient in web development using Java-Spring, node.js, Python and cloud-based tech stack, and experienced in agile methodologies, test-driven development and info-security practices,

APPLY NOW:
πŸ‘‰ go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0069

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

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πŸ”” Singpass Contest πŸ””

Want to own exclusive Singpass swags and win a $20 NTUC voucher? πŸ₯³

➑️ Visit our Instagram post for info on how you can take part in this #contest.

⭐️ Contest ends on 30 Nov 2021, 2359hrs. For terms and conditions, visit the link in bio or go.gov.sg/digitalic-survey-tnc .

#GovTechSG
πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundup πŸ—ž

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) 24/7 digital kiosks launched to help heartland minimarts
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0208

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(2) Israel is becoming a global cybersecurity powerhouse
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0209

(3) China's digital RMB takes off in air services
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0210
🎨 Calling all Sticker Pack Artists πŸ“£

Got a unique sticker pack that you'd like to share with our community?

⭐️ Submit your pack at go.gov.sg/govtech-tele-stickers, and you might see your creations and profile featured here!

#GTStickers
πŸ”₯ #HotJoboftheWeek! πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for a Digital Business Analyst to partner with our business teams to elicit citizen/business needs through human-centric service journeys.

If you are adept at balancing multiple projects, have past development and consulting experience, and have strong analytical, conceptualisation and problem-solving skills, APPLY NOW: πŸ‘‰ go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0070

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

πŸ‘‰ Visit go.gov.sg/govtechjobs to browse for more jobs.
πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundup πŸ—ž

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) $4.8 million earmarked to support community projects that boost digital readiness
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0211

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(2) National Taiwan University Hospital has successful trials of Leukaemia Diagnostic AI system
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0212

(3) Australian government vows to unmask online trolls and will be introducing new legislation to hold social media giants responsible
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0213

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😲 What is one tech that impressed you this week?
Share with us in the comments!
πŸ”₯ #HotJoboftheWeek! πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for a Manager for our Organisational Development (OD) Team, to drive organisational change by designing and delivering OD interventions.

If you are passionate about simplifying work processes, possess strong stakeholder management skills and see yourself as a self-starter and team-player, APPLY NOW: πŸ‘‰ go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0071

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

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πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundup πŸ—ž

We found more interesting local news this week, so we will be sharing 3!

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) You've heard about the recent UK-Singapore digital trade deal. Find out how it might affect you
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0214

(2) While most of us are stuck at home, Singapore-made robot Ella has made its way to Tokyo, serving up coffee at Yokohama train stations
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0215

(3) Can cockroaches save lives? A Singapore team managed to turn cockroaches into cyborg bugs. Read more
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0216
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Do you prefer reading local or international news? Let us know in the comments!
πŸ”” LifeSG #Contest πŸ””

Think you know the answer to the question?

🟒 Submit your entry on our Instagram post by 14 Dec, 2359, at https://go.gov.sg/tg-lifesgcontest-11dec2021

🟒 Full T&Cs here: https://go.gov.sg/lifesg-contest1-tnc

🎁 3 winners will be announced on 15 Dec on our Instagram page where they will each receive a $10 GrabFood voucher!

⭐️ PS: Don’t wrangle with math like Collab to calculate your government benefits. Download the LifeSG app to check them out at a glance https://go.life.gov.sg/ADpo

#GovTechSG
πŸ”₯ #HotJoboftheWeek! πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for a Data Engineer to be part of the team that architects, design, and build the next-generation data infrastructure to galvanise digitalisation in the public sector.

If you are experienced with the cloud, with implementing batch and streaming data pipelines, able to build software frameworks to solve data problems at scale, APPLY NOW:
πŸ‘‰ go.gov.sg/tg-hjotw-0072

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

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When was the first time you used #Singpass? πŸ€”

πŸ§‘β€πŸ’» Rahman was sitting for his PSLE in 2003 when he first heard about Singpass. 17 years later, he is a Product Manager in our National Digital Identity (NDI) team that works tirelessly on the app and Digital IC feature that we now enjoy.

Read all about the team's ambitions, considerations, and how they overcame challenges when developing the latest version of the Digital IC in the Singpass app.

⭐️⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-technews-030

#GovTechSG
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Thinking of interning or applying for a role at our Sensors and Internet of Things (SIOT) Division? πŸ€—

πŸ“Ή Watch's Jun Han's interactive Instagram takeover give you a better insight! He answered some of the work and culture questions from our social media followers, and took us on his daily adventure to share what he does as a Research and Development Engineer Intern at the SIOT Division. ✨

Follow our Instagram to be notified of the next GovTechie takeover: go.gov.sg/govtechinstagram

πŸ‘‰ Leave us a comment on what other job roles you'll like to see next!

#GovTechSG