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Digital Inequality

Lifestyle
TAKING HEART

OCBC banking app to roll out text size options to improve accessibility for seniors

DBS Foundation has developed a range of community-centric programmes on digital literacy, with the goal of bridging the gap for non-digital natives.
Lifestyle
CREATING IMPACT, TOGETHER

Forging a more inclusive digital future with DBS Foundation

StanChart volunteers guiding seniors on smartphone queries at a digital clinic. The bank hopes to help the seniors embrace digital as a lifestyle.
Lifestyle
BANKING ON THE COMMUNITY

Harnessing day-job skills for charitable purposes

The event concluded five getai edutainment roadshows to promote digital literacy.
ESG
TAKING HEART

Digital literacy workshop with getai twist entertains and educates seniors

There is currently no evidence to suggest that the economics of AI are substantively different from those of previous technologies. AI marks an extension of existing trends in digitalisation – present since the 1980s – as opposed to something entirely distinct.
Opinion & Features

The macroeconomics of artificial intelligence

About 250 senior citizens learnt how to make cashless payments and spot scams during the first set of Digital for Life workshops, which were run by volunteers from DBS and the IMDA's SG Digital Office.
Companies & Markets

DBS, IMDA launch digital-inclusivity movement

The accelerated pace of technology adoption in recent years has caused many to struggle to keep up.
Opinion & Features

Weeding out inequality in Singapore’s digital skills education

Digital inclusion seen as critical for rapid economic recovery during and post-pandemic
Columns

Break down digital divide barriers to drive economic growth in SE Asia

Demystifying the 'just transition': How can we ensure no one is left behind
Columns

Demystifying the 'just transition': How can we ensure no one is left behind

SDAX Financial raises S$24m in Series B round led by Straits Trading and PSA
Startups

SDAX Financial raises S$24m in Series B round led by Straits Trading and PSA

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