Education in Singapore

Temasek Polytechnic Partners with Udacity® to Upskill Singapore Citizens and Residents as part of its National AI Strategy

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Monday, August 2, 2021

"We're thrilled to partner with Temasek Polytechnic to offer the best of Udacity to Singaporeans," said Gabe Dalporto, CEO of Udacity.

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  • "We're thrilled to partner with Temasek Polytechnic to offer the best of Udacity to Singaporeans," said Gabe Dalporto, CEO of Udacity.
  • "Temasek is at the forefront of Singapore's upskilling efforts, and we couldn't be more excited to contribute to the national transformation into an AI-equipped workforce."
  • "We were drawn to Udacity's real-world project-based learning method because it aligns with Temasek Polytechnic's own teaching philosophy," said John Leong, Director of Temasek SkillsFuture Academy at Temasek Polytechnic Singapore.
  • The TP/Udacity partnership furthers the goals of Singapore's National AI Strategy , launched in 2019 to deepen the country's use of AI technologies and transform the economy.

Monopar Announces New Drug Candidate, MNPR-202, and Enters into Collaboration Agreement with the National University of Singapore for Preclinical Evaluation in Cancer

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Monopar recently announced a composition of matter U.S. patent (US10,450,340) covering MNPR-202 and related analogs.

Key Points: 
  • Monopar recently announced a composition of matter U.S. patent (US10,450,340) covering MNPR-202 and related analogs.
  • A deeper understanding of ICD response may reveal additional indications where MNPR-202 and related analogs could have significant potential as anticancer therapies.
  • We are very excited to work with Cancer Institute of Singapore at the National University of Singapore and Dr. Jeyasekharan on MNPR-202, said Chandler Robinson, MD, CEO of Monopar.
  • The Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI) is one of only five Research Centres of Excellence established by the Government of Singapore with funding from the National Research Foundation and the Ministry of Education.

Intelligent.com Announces Best Online Masters In Information Systems Degree Programs for 2021

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

b'SEATTLE, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the top online programs for 2021.

Key Points: 
  • b'SEATTLE, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the top online programs for 2021.
  • The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 1,280 accredited colleges and universities in the nation.
  • Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
  • In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Online Masters In Information Systems Degree Programs.\nIntelligent.com analyzed 191 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 47 making it to the final list for Online Masters In Information Systems Degree Programs.

Intelligent.com Announces Best Online Masters In Business Analytics Degree Programs for 2021

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

b'SEATTLE, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the top online programs for 2021.

Key Points: 
  • b'SEATTLE, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the top online programs for 2021.
  • The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 1,280 accredited colleges and universities in the nation.
  • Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
  • In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Online Masters In Business Analytics Degree Programs.\nIntelligent.com analyzed 105 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 20 making it to the final list for Online Masters In Business Analytics Degree Programs.

DGAP-News: SUSS MicroTec publishes audited consolidated financial statements for 2020

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Friday, April 9, 2021

The order backlog as of December 31, 2020 stood at 120.1 million (previous year: 93.2 million).

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  • The order backlog as of December 31, 2020 stood at 120.1 million (previous year: 93.2 million).
  • The gross profit margin improved significantly in the past year and stood at 33.2% for the SUSS MicroTec Group (previous year: 23.2%, previous year adjusted 29.9%).
  • In the 2020 financial year, the adjusted gross profit margin is also 33.2%.
  • SUSS MicroTec achieved an EBIT of 20.4 million in the 2020 financial year (previous year -13.8 million ).

Synchrony to Announce First Quarter 2021 Financial Results on April 27, 2021

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Monday, March 22, 2021

STAMFORD, Conn., March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) plans to report its first quarter 2021 results on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) plans to report its first quarter 2021 results on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
  • The earnings release and presentation materials are scheduled to be released and posted to the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, www.investors.synchronyfinancial.com ,at approximately 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company.
  • Synchrony is changing what's possible through our digital capabilities, deep industry expertise, actionable data insights, frictionless customer experience and customized financing solutions.

Invitation to Asetek's Capital Markets Update on Thursday 4 March

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Friday, February 26, 2021

OSLO, Norway, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Asetek is pleased to invite investors, analysts, media and other stakeholders to its Capital Markets Update (CMU) and Q4 2020 earnings presentation on Thursday 4 March 2021.

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  • OSLO, Norway, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Asetek is pleased to invite investors, analysts, media and other stakeholders to its Capital Markets Update (CMU) and Q4 2020 earnings presentation on Thursday 4 March 2021.
  • The CMU will provide an update on Asetek's strategy, markets, operations, financial development and outlook.
  • Asetek's recent investments in IP, software and hardware as part of developing the Asetek SimpSorts product offering will also be discussed at the event.
  • The event will last for approximately two hours and will include a Q&A session at the end.

NUS Business School launches new Master of Science in Human Capital Management & Analytics programme

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Friday, February 19, 2021

SINGAPORE, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School has launched a new Master of Science (MSc) in Human Capital Management & Analytics (MSc HCMA) programme to meet industry demand for human resource (HR) professionals skilled in data analytics.

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  • SINGAPORE, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School has launched a new Master of Science (MSc) in Human Capital Management & Analytics (MSc HCMA) programme to meet industry demand for human resource (HR) professionals skilled in data analytics.
  • Besides the MSc HCMA programme, NUS Business School also offers pre-experience masters in Accounting, Finance, Management and Marketing Analytics & Insights.
  • NUS Business School is the first Asian School to join the prestigious Global Alliance in Management Education (CEMS), which is a worldwide network of business schools, as well as corporate and social partners.
  • NUS Business School offers the highly-ranked CEMS Master's in International Management (MIM) as a double degree with the Management and Marketing Analytics & Insights programmes.

Synchrony to Announce Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Results on January 29, 2021

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) plans to report its fourth quarter 2020 results on Friday, January 29, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) plans to report its fourth quarter 2020 results on Friday, January 29, 2021.
  • The earnings release and presentation materials are scheduled to be released and posted to the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, www.investors.synchronyfinancial.com ,at approximately 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company.
  • Synchrony is changing what's possible through our digital capabilities, deep industry expertise, actionable data insights, frictionless customer experience and customized financing solutions.

Huobi Singapore donates SGD$30,000 to the SUSS' Inclusive Fintech Fund to promote blockchain education

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

SINGAPORE, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Huobi Singapore, a global digital assets trading platform, gifted SGD$30,000 (or the equivalent of 7,500 Huobi Tokens) to the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) in support of their Inclusive Fintech Fund.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Huobi Singapore, a global digital assets trading platform, gifted SGD$30,000 (or the equivalent of 7,500 Huobi Tokens) to the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) in support of their Inclusive Fintech Fund.
  • This is the first cryptocurrency exchange to donate towards inclusive fintech at SUSS, demonstrating Huobi Singapore's commitment towards financial inclusivity and accessible education.
  • Blockchain technology has a bigger impact on the world now, with more industries utilising blockchain in everyday payments and services.
  • To support the SUSS Inclusive Fintech Fund, please visit www.suss.edu.sg/giving/inclusive-fintech-fund
    For more information on giving to SUSS, please contact the SUSS Advancement Office [email protected]