Articles tagged with Singapore
New FIT Partnership Boosts Trade and Investment Opportunities
1 week ago | 104 viewsNew Zealand, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and Switzerland have formed the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership to enhance trade and investment opportunities and support economic growth. The partnership includes several other countries like Brunei, Costa Rica, and Iceland, among others. Discussions on establishing the FIT Partnership began a year ago, with a focus on practical initiatives to open markets, attract investment, and remove barriers to benefit businesses and strengthen supply chains.
Tags: New Zealand Singapore United Arab Emirates Switzerland Todd McClay Brunei Costa Rica Iceland Liechtenstein MoroccoGovernment Invests $24 Million in AI and Biotech Research for Healthier Living and Sustainable Food Industries
2 months ago | 499 viewsThe Government of New Zealand is investing $24 million in research programs with Singapore to advance AI tools for healthy aging and biotechnology for sustainable food production, aiming for practical applications and economic growth. The AI program focuses on enhancing health outcomes for older adults through AI-assisted assessments and cognitive health monitoring, while the biotechnology program aims to develop scalable food solutions like algae-based foods and bio-fermented functional foods. These collaborations will deepen research ties, build capabilities in AI and biotechnology, and address global challenges with New Zealand science leading the way.
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