Glossary entries beginning with A

A Career Conversion Programme mode in which host employers provide jobseekers with training and work attachments.

Singapore's lead public-sector agency for scientific research, technology development and translation into economic and societal outcomes.

A*STAR infectious-disease research entity established in response to COVID-19 and focused on epidemic preparedness and pathogen science.

A*STAR research institute focused on skin biology, dermatology, Asian skin health and translation into clinical or commercial applications.

A numeronym using 11 for the letters between 'a' and 'y', commonly encountered in accessible digital-service design.

An absence from work, school or duty that has been formally authorised.

The officer or body authorised to approve a decision or transaction within delegated limits.

A community hub offering seniors social activities, preventive health programmes and connections to care and support services.

Microsoft's former name for its cloud identity and access-management service, now called Microsoft Entra ID.

An alternative assessment of aerobic fitness used when the standard fitness test is unsuitable or unavailable.

A section responsible for coordinating and managing the allocation and use of airspace.

A review after an activity or operation to compare intended and actual outcomes and capture lessons.

Administrative services supporting air-force personnel, operations or organisational functions.

Awards recognising the achievements, progress and contributions of students in special-education schools.

A shorthand grouping three digital technologies: artificial intelligence, blockchain and chatbots.

A PUB programme integrating waterways, drainage and community spaces through water-sensitive urban design.

A shorthand grouping of four digital capability areas: analytics, blockchain, cloud and data.

A system of automated immigration lanes for eligible travellers at Singapore checkpoints.

A tool that automates baseline review of privileged-user activity logs.

Non-profit industry association representing banks and financial institutions operating in Singapore.

An additional duty on certain residential-property purchases, depending on the buyer and number of properties owned.

A public-transport fare system that processes journeys using a linked card or payment account.

A senior Singapore Police Force rank below Senior Assistant Commissioner, often associated with major command or director appointments.

An ASEAN intergovernmental centre that supports biodiversity conservation, knowledge-sharing and regional implementation of conservation commitments.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force command responsible for generating and employing air-combat capabilities and maintaining their operational readiness.

A council that strengthens community, employer, educational and family support for National Service and defence.

An ASEAN forum for civil-service agencies to cooperate on public administration, workforce development and public-sector reform.

A department responsible for internal audit, compliance monitoring and related governance controls.

The ASEAN body coordinating regional policy and cooperation on disaster preparedness, response and risk reduction.

An ASEAN network for cooperation, information-sharing and capacity-building in cyber defence.

The daylight-saving time used in parts of central and southern Australia, at UTC+10:30.

A competency-based performance management system through which IDA employees and supervisors jointly managed performance goals and achievements using coaching and feedback.

A national trade association supporting Singapore's startup and entrepreneurship ecosystem through advocacy, programmes and connections.

Potentially traumatic or harmful experiences in childhood that may affect health and development later in life.

A national agency that evaluates health technologies and develops clinical guidance to improve value and outcomes.

A senior executive supporting the Chief Executive, commonly used in statutory boards and agencies.

National trade association supporting Singapore’s startup and entrepreneurship ecosystem through advocacy, programmes and connections.

A senior Army staff appointment that assists the Chief of the General Staff in a specified functional portfolio.

An ASEAN defence centre supporting cybersecurity cooperation, information-sharing, research and capacity-building among member states.

A public-private partnership that brings government and financial-sector participants together to strengthen anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism-financing efforts.

A set of rules specifying which users or systems may access a resource and what actions they may perform.

An annual conference for leaders of co-operative organisations to discuss governance, performance and sector development.

An ASEAN institution supporting cooperation, coordination and capacity-building in military medicine.

A process for discussing and recording a person's values and preferences for future healthcare.

An ICA system automating cargo permit clearance by combining pre-arrival permits, X-ray scans and other identification data.

Singapore's statutory board for business registration, corporate regulation, financial reporting and oversight of public accountants.

The standard time used in parts of central Australia, at UTC+9:30.

A professional certificate covering teaching and learning methods for technical and vocational education.