Singapore has 'natural advantage' to be a Smart Nation

Singapore

WHILE Singapore may already have the right ingredients to become a Smart Nation, the country still lags behind other major cities in several areas when it comes to taking full advantage of technological advances.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong underscored the importance of being a Smart Nation during the National Day Rally on Sunday, and he urged everyone - both the young and old - to get on board the journey.

"The world is changing, and unless we change with it, we will fall behind. Singapore must stay among the leaders, to attract talent and new businesses, as we have always done," he said.

Being a Smart Nation means taking advantage of information technology (IT) to create new jobs and new business opportunities, to boost economic productivity, br…