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Singapore legislation recognising electronic records and signatures and governing electronic transactions.
The Ministry of Education division responsible for educational technology strategy, platforms and technology-enabled teaching and learning.
An institute providing technical and professional training for engineers and engineering personnel.
A service or platform for identifying, assessing and managing cyber or operational threats across an enterprise.
A*STAR's former commercialisation arm for intellectual property, technology transfer and industry partnerships.
Former incentive scheme encouraging early replacement of eligible commercial vehicles with cleaner models.
A computer, phone, tablet or other device directly used by an employee to access organisational systems.
A measure comparing energy consumed with a relevant unit of activity, area or output.
A geographic portfolio covering Europe and related regional issues.
A portal allowing users to find guidance and resolve common support issues without contacting a service desk.
A vehicle propelled wholly or partly by electricity, commonly using a rechargeable battery and electric motor.
Singapore legislation governing electric-vehicle charging services, equipment and infrastructure.
A licensed operator providing electric-vehicle charging services under Singapore’s charging framework.
The overall package of benefits, opportunities, culture and experience an organisation offers employees in return for their contribution.
A centrally managed voice-communications service for an organisation.
A working group of subject-matter experts formed to study an issue and develop technical recommendations.
An MRT line connecting eastern and western Singapore, with a branch serving Changi Airport.
An annual campaign encouraging people to make time for a meal and meaningful interaction with their families.
A PS21 movement and convention celebrating innovation, enterprise and continuous learning across the Public Service.
A senior management or governance committee empowered to steer or decide specified organisational matters.
An examination held near the end of the academic year to assess learning across the year.
The sector concerned with producing, preparing, selling or serving food and drinks.
Singapore legislation regulating financial advisers and the provision of financial-advisory services.
The officer or body authorised to approve financial commitments or transactions within delegated limits.
Personnel formally appointed to hold financial responsibilities or exercise specified financial authorities.
An MSF programme delivered through FAM centres providing marriage, divorce-support and family-counselling services.
The United Nations specialised agency leading international work on food security, agriculture, fisheries, forestry and rural development.
A list of common questions and concise answers about a subject, service or process.
Schemes that reduce education-related costs for students or households that meet stated financial and other eligibility criteria.
Singapore’s national governing body for football, responsible for developing the sport and supporting competitions and participation.
A 24-hour interbank service for near-instant Singapore-dollar transfers.
A multi-agency team deployed to migrant-worker dormitories during COVID-19 to provide assurance, support and operational coordination.
An intergovernmental body that sets global standards for combating money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing.
A telecommunications licensing category for operators that deploy, own or operate network infrastructure and facilities.
An SAF facility that supports physical conditioning, fitness improvement and supervised training.
Courses designed to build the job-specific knowledge and skills required for a functional area.
Rules requiring employers to consider Singaporeans fairly for job opportunities before hiring Employment Pass holders.
The Civil Service leave provision broadened from Parent Care Leave on 1 January 2025 to cover caregiving for other immediate family members.
A formal finance circular used to communicate public-sector financial policy, controls or guidance to agencies.
Formal finance instructions or guidance issued through circular minutes.
An HDB priority scheme helping parents and children live with or near each other, including through joint applications.
A fast utility craft used to transport personnel, equipment or supplies in maritime operations.
A trade union representing employees in food, beverage and allied industries, supporting them in workplace matters and advancing their collective interests.
Deployable laboratories positioned near operations to provide timely testing, analysis or technical support.