Category: Labs
Expedia opens Innovation Lab in Singapore with focus on mobile innovation
Singapore: Expedia Innovation Lab opened in Singapore – Expedia’s first in Asia and its third in the world, after Seattle and London.
Zuellig Pharma to invest in a $50 M innovation lab for health tech solutions
Singapore: Healthcare service provider Zuellig Pharma officially launched its innovation centre Zuellig Health Solutions, which will be housed at Zuellig Pharma’s current office.
MPA to set up Living Lab to drive Maritime innovation
Singapore: In collaboration with the Singapore Maritime Institute, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will establish three centres of excellence over the next five years.
Capgemini launches Applied Innovation Exchange in Singapore
Singapore: Global consulting company Capgemini has chosen Singapore for its Applied Innovation Exchange to serve Southeast Asia.
Capitaland’s Ascott unveils “living lab” for Singapore millennials
Singapore: The Ascott Limited, CapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, has partnered with the Singapore Management University (SMU) to launch its first living lab designed to field test various concepts for its newest brand, lyf.
PwC launches Shanghai Innovation Centre to create a new ecosystem
China: PwC China has launched its Shanghai Innovation Centre located in Xintiandi Shanghai, marking the official start of the Alliance of Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation (ASSTI), initiated by the firm.
Thomson Reuters announces Singapore data and innovation lab
Singapore: Thomson Reuters today announced the official opening of Thomson Reuters Labs – Singapore. The Lab will collaborate with the government, customers, tech startups and universities to build partnerships and create innovative products.
IAG to open InsurTech innovation hub in Singapore
Singapore: Australian insurance giant IAG has announced it will launch an InsurTech innovation hub in Singapore, in a move that will connect the insurer to Singapore’s global innovation network and vibrant entrepreneurial community.
Microsoft, KPMG Co-Launch Blockchain ‘Nodes’ (Labs) in Singapore & Frankfurt
Singapore: KPMG International and Microsoft Corp. have announced the launch of joint Blockchain Nodes, which are designed to create and demonstrate use cases that apply blockchain technology to business propositions and processes.
Japanese Bank ‘Sumitomo Mitsui’ To Establish Innovation Lab in Silicon Valley
Japan: Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation have stated their intention to expand their Silicon Valley operations with the announcement of a new Digital Innovation Lab and Rep Office.
CSIRO launches first operational Urban Living Lab in Sydney
Australia: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has established its first operational Urban Living Lab at the Sydney Science Park in western Sydney, in partnership with property developers Celestino.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has issued a «cryptobond» developed in its Innovation Lab
Australia: Commonwealth Bank of Australia has issued a «cryptobond» for Queensland Treasury Corporation using its capital markets blockchain platform.
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