Glossary entries beginning with A

A regional network connecting practitioners who use strategic foresight and futures methods in the Asia-Pacific.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force command responsible for generating aircraft, airbase and support capabilities for operations.

A defined interface that lets software systems exchange data or invoke one another's functions.

A cross-border financial-services platform for discovering APIs, collaborating and testing solutions in a sandbox.

A registered nurse with advanced postgraduate education and expanded clinical expertise, responsibilities and decision-making authority.

A prosecuting officer who assists in conducting criminal proceedings on behalf of the Public Prosecutor.

The former ICA online service for submitting and paying for Singapore passport applications.

Additional government assistance for people who remain unable to afford MediShield Life premiums after available subsidies and support.

The ASEAN Community pillar focused on peace, regional security, rules-based cooperation and political collaboration.

The approved value of a procurement, used to determine the applicable procurement process and authority.

A former jihadist militant organisation active in Iraq and a predecessor of the Islamic State group.

A one-off request made outside normal recurring work or a planned process.

Annual filing that a Singapore-registered company submits to ACRA with key corporate information.

Technology that overlays digital information or objects onto a live view of the physical world.

A person or entity formally appointed to act on another party's behalf for specified regulatory, legal or commercial responsibilities.

The centre that manages recruitment enquiries and applications for service in the Singapore Army.

A committee overseeing audit, risk-management and internal-control matters.

A trade union representing employees in attractions, resorts, entertainment and related businesses, supporting them in workplace matters and advancing their collective interests.

An ASEAN-led forum for dialogue and cooperation on political and security issues in the Asia-Pacific.

A tax imposed when a vehicle is registered, calculated as a percentage of its open market value.

An infection affecting the airways that begins suddenly and commonly causes symptoms such as cough, sore throat, fever or runny nose.

Tax incentive under which qualifying royalty payments may receive concessionary withholding-tax treatment.

The military capability centred on protected combat vehicles and armoured warfare.

A museum presenting the history, development and heritage of the Singapore Army.

The Army function responsible for collecting, analysing and distributing intelligence for planning and operations.

An election official appointed to assist the Returning Officer with election administration and operations.

An investment measure comparing average annual accounting profit with the initial or average amount invested.

A rapid diagnostic test that detects specific antigens from a pathogen, commonly used for quick COVID-19 screening.

The national standard time used in Argentina, at UTC-3.

Public-private research centre that develops advanced manufacturing, remanufacturing and industrialisation technologies with industry partners.

A yearly review of an organisation's security posture, controls and outstanding risks.

A request for something to be done at the earliest practical opportunity.

Singapore's advertising self-regulatory body, which administers advertising standards and handles complaints about advertisements.

MFA's foundation programme equipping new Foreign Service Administrative Specialists with basic technical, administrative and operational skills.

An earlier ASEAN security-cooperation framework that preceded the ASEAN Political-Security Community.

A multidisciplinary team providing assessment and treatment for moderate-to-severe mental-health conditions while supporting community providers.

The ASEAN Community pillar focused on social development, culture, health, education, the environment and people-centred cooperation.

The Singapore Police Force command that coordinates scam prevention, disruption and investigation.

Technology that automates the tracking, movement, replenishment and coordination of goods through a supply chain.

A neurodevelopmental condition affecting communication, social interaction and patterns of behaviour or interests to varying degrees.

The regional organisation promoting political, economic and social cooperation among Southeast Asian member states.

An ASEAN-led cooperation grouping connecting Southeast Asian member states with China, Japan and South Korea.

An MFA programme updating Foreign Service Administrative Specialists through practice-oriented workshops in project management, administration and social media.

The HSA group providing forensic, analytical and scientific services.

The Army body responsible for independent safety oversight, inspections, investigations and safety assurance.

A shipboard system or procedure for safely securing and moving aircraft across a vessel's deck or hangar areas.

A structured suicide-intervention course that teaches participants to recognise risk, engage a person in crisis and develop an immediate safety plan.