Britain and Singapore forge closer links, centred on emerging tech

British Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden signed two new agreements covering emerging tech and data during his official visit to Singapore. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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SINGAPORE - Britain and Singapore can combine their strengths in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), data and quantum computing to upgrade their strategic relationship, according to British Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden.

Mr Dowden, who was on his first official visit to Singapore from June 27 to 29, signed two new agreements covering emerging tech as well as data.

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