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Singapore's arts agency, responsible for developing the arts sector, supporting artists and widening public participation.
Security controls that determine whether a user or device may connect to a network and what access it receives.
A national framework defining trusted methods, standards and governance for authenticating digital users.
A Singapore arts institution offering diploma and degree education in visual arts, design, music, theatre and related disciplines.
The shared national technical infrastructure and services used to authenticate digital identities.
A national council that provides strategic direction and drives Singapore's AI agenda.
The group driving Singapore's national AI strategy and public-sector AI efforts.
Singapore’s first national artificial-intelligence strategy, setting priority use cases and ecosystem-building actions from 2019.
The national schedule of recommended vaccinations for adults in Singapore.
Singapore’s second national AI strategy, centred on using AI for the public good and building ecosystem capability.
An international grouping of states that sought to remain independent of the major Cold War power blocs.
A national specialist service providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for substance and behavioural addictions.
A national school fitness assessment covering components such as cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility and agility.
The national institution responsible for preserving and providing access to Singapore’s archival records.
A national committee coordinating aviation-safety policy, priorities and cross-agency issues.
A national plan setting aviation-safety priorities, actions and performance goals.
A military exercise designed to train or assess navigation and movement using maps, terrain or navigational equipment.
National helpline for reporting or seeking help concerning violence, abuse or sexual harassment.
A high-capacity nationwide telecommunications network providing broadband connectivity to homes, businesses and institutions.
A local residents' committee that supports community engagement and neighbourhood activities.
A national council that advises on and supports public education, prevention and community action against drug abuse.
A former agency that led early public-sector computerisation and national information-technology development.
A school-based uniformed youth organisation that develops leadership, discipline, resilience and an understanding of defence.
An immigration operating concept that redesigns checkpoint clearance through automation, biometrics and streamlined traveller processing.
A national specialist centre providing integrated cancer treatment, care, education and research.
The central government secretariat coordinating Singapore’s climate-change policies and international climate engagement.
Singapore's national centre for clinical care, research, training and outbreak response for infectious diseases.
Singapore's national centre for coordinating the investigation of and response to significant cybersecurity incidents.
The national schedule of recommended childhood vaccinations in Singapore.
National specialist centre within NUHS coordinating cancer care, research and education across its institutions.
A parliamentary seat offered to a qualifying opposition candidate who was not elected, to provide opposition representation in Parliament.
A council promoting public awareness and community participation in crime prevention.
A national committee responsible for developing or coordinating standards for cables and related infrastructure.
The national coordinating body for Singapore's social-service sector.
A national centre monitoring cyber threats and supporting detection, analysis and response.
A national research and translation centre focused on technologies that strengthen trust, security and confidence in digital systems.
A Singapore honour recognising individuals for service, achievement or contributions to the nation and community.
A contract requiring specified information to be kept confidential and used only for agreed purposes.
A formal ceremony at which recipients are presented with Singapore National Day Awards.
Singapore's climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.
Singapore’s national specialty centre for dental care, education and oral-health research.
Singapore's national digital-identity programme and supporting infrastructure.
MOE’s programme for strengthening students’ digital literacy and access to learning technology.
A workplace or community ceremony marking Singapore’s National Day and reaffirming shared commitment to the nation.
Singapore's annual national celebration featuring a ceremonial parade, performances and other activities around National Day.
An annual address by Singapore's Prime Minister setting out major national issues, priorities and policy directions.
A national strategy guiding how data is governed, shared and used to support public and economic outcomes.
The daylight-saving time used in Newfoundland and parts of Labrador, at UTC-2:30.