Singapore will invest S$25 billion \u2013 or 1 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) \u2013 in research, innovation and enterprise for the next five years.<\/p>\n
The Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2025 Plan (RIE2025), announced by Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat at a press conference on Friday (Dec 11), includes a new national programme to prepare for future epidemics.<\/p>\n
RIE2025 will expand research and development in four domains \u2013 manufacturing, trade and connectivity; human health and potential; urban solutions and sustainability; and Smart Nation and digital economy. It will also support businesses in adopting science and technology, and expanding into adjacent areas with \u201chigh growth potential\u201d. In addition, it will customise support according to different enterprise segments.<\/p>\n
URBAN SOLUTIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY<\/p>\n
The Government seeks to better integrate urban solutions and sustainability, and pursue the latter in a \u201cbroader way\u201d, said Mr Heng. RIE2025 will make the built environment more efficient and sustainable by adopting robotics and automation and 3D concrete printing.<\/p>\n
It will look into decarbonising Singapore\u2019s power, industry and transport sectors by exploring low carbon technologies. In addition, the Government is \u201ctaking climate change seriously\u201d, he added. \u201cWe\u2019re committed to reducing our carbon footprint, to fulfil our pledge made under the Paris accord and protect ourselves from rising sea levels.\u201d For example, it will conduct climate modelling to understand the impact of increased urban heat island effect and warming trends on health and food resilience, said Ms Fu. It will strengthen food resilience and preserve Singapore\u2019s biodiversity.<\/p>\n
Source: https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/news\/singapore\/singapore-invest-25-billion-research-develop-talent-13751100<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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