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Dr Dan Widmaier of Bolt Threads

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Sustainability made stylish
 One company is weaving spider silk and fungi in an attempt to revolutionise the fashion industry one thread at a time.

 

Fast, fresh and fabulous; fashion in the 21st century seems to know no bounds. But behind the glamorous avant-garde fashion shows and colossal stores lie a darker truth—the US$1.3 trillion-dollar industry is a significant contributor to global pollution and waste.

A Picture of Health

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Developments in digital technologies and approaches have transformed the healthcare industry and promoted self-management of one’s health. Let’s take a look at what has changed.

Excerpt: The healthcare industry is undergoing a technological revolution. These are the frontiers to pay attention to.

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Green Electricity from Wind and Tidal Waves

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Singapore team develops cost-effective renewable technology for power generation.

 

Rapid economic development has ensured that the Southeast Asia (SEA) region is the key driver of growing world energy consumption. According to a report* by the International Energy Agency (IEA), over the next 20 years, the region’s energy demands will grow at twice the global average.

 

Playing a Lead Role in Innovation for Sustainable Development

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Singapore has the attributes to be a leader in this emerging field where technology helps tackle environmental challenges

 

A key theme that came out of the discussions during TechInnovation at SFF x SWITCH (Singapore Fintech Festival x Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology) was that Singapore can play a leadership role in the field of innovation and sustainable development which looks at developing technology solutions to tackle the environmental challenges that the world faces.

 

A Sneak Peek into a 5G Future

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Experts discuss the trajectory of 5G technology development and dissect its impact on businesses during a panel discussion at TechInnovation 2019.

Every once in a while, technology comes along that changes the way the world works. The internet was one such revolutionary innovation, providing never-before-seen connectivity across the globe, which in turn became a boon for the global economy.

Carving a Niche — An interview with Koh Kok Sin of the Food Innovation and Resource Centre

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Cooking up fresh ideas
Food enterprises in Singapore can tap into the expertise and resources of the Food Innovation and Resource Centre to develop innovative solutions to their problems.

 

It might not be the most obvious place to look for innovation, but the aisles of supermarkets are packed with successful food technologies. Extensive research has gone into making food products taste better, last longer and look more attractive, all in the name of capturing market share.

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