Singapore’s Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) are launching 14 new joint projects with commercial partners from Chinese city Shenzhen. Eight companies from Shenzhen have also signed MoUs with Singapore’s MCI and IMDA.

The new projects’ include incorporation of AI and building sustainability.

Shenzhen, located in Guandong and bordering Hong Kong, is China’s leading examplar of smart city technology. The city has formed a strategic alliance with Singapore. The joint projects and alliances were launched at the Fourth Singapore-China (Shenzhen) Smart City Initiative (SCI) Joint Implementation Commmittee (JIC) meeting.

The Fourth SCI JIC meeting was held in Shenzhen and co-chaired by Singapore Permanent Secretary for Communications and Information, Mr Joseph Leong, and a representative from the Chinese government.

Mr Joseph Leong said, “Singapore and Shenzhen share many complementarities given our focus on harnessing digital technologies for the common good, and our openness to new ideas and talent. I am confident that the Smart City Initiative will continue to serve as an important platform to pursue collaboration in forward-looking areas.”

Among the MoUs signed, Keppel and PKU will collaborate to promote smart city development and management through the field of smart city spatiotemporal data analysis, and the training of talents in data science and big data technology.

Capitaland Investment (China) and Qianhai Service Group will jointly set up a development fund for Shenzhen Qianhai Smart City Cooperation and Innovation Business Park. The two parties will collaborate in key areas such as digital connectivity, talent exchange and development, technology cooperation and innovation, and cooperation demonstration zones, to promote the development of the Shenzhen-Singapore Qianhai Smart City Cooperative and Innovative Demonstration Park, and to further promote the implementation of China-Singapore cooperation.

Hashmeta Pte Ltd and Shenzhen Qianhai Hand- painted Technology Culture Co., Ltd. will collaborate on various projects related to digitalization of IP drawing systems, digital human marketing, and intelligent animation creation products.

QuikBot Technologies Pte. Ltd. And Shenzhen Intelligence Guardforce Robot Technology Co., Ltd. will co-develop the next generation of autonomous delivery devices and IoT devices. The collaboration aims to achieve automation in last-mile delivery, improve logistics efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience.

The 14 new joint projects comprise:

• Crimson Logic – ABK Technology (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd to develop a cross-border trade logistics digital intelligence platform to improve e-commerce logistics efficiency.
• Keppel – Guangdong Provincial Public Service Intelligent Computing Laboratory, Shenzhen Graduate School, Peking University to develop sustainable operation systems and smart community applications.
• China-Singapore International Joint Research Institute – The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) establish a joint research centre to develop new energy storage technology for advancing renewable energy and optimising energy supply structure.
• Singapore Rehabilitation Institute – Sun Yat-sen University Shenzhen to develop AI-driven assisted living for personalised rehabilitation care.
• Nanyang Technological University – Sun Yat-sen University Shenzhen to build AI algorithms for smart city applications and a platform that integrates sensing, communication, computing, and control for federated swam intelligence.
• Fooyo – Olin Game Space (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd. to develop a cross-border tourism plugin for foreign visitors traveling to Shenzhen to experience Shenzhen seamlessly from content discovery, to digital payment.
• ONE Championship (Singapore) Pte Ltd – world’s leading sports entertainment company, Shenzhen Sports Industry Group will host a world top combat sports event, to jointly create an international sports event intellectual property with Shenzhen characteristics.
• Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP intends to set up its second representative office in China and has chosen Qianhai as the location in response to Shenzhen Qianhai’s strategy to build itself as an international legal service centre.
• EE Music Singapore pte.ltd – Shenzhen Shenkun Technology Co. Ltd to create an AI intelligent music metaverse interactive system for music education and production.
• Hashmeta Pte Ltd – Shenzhen Qianhai Hand-painted Technology and Culture Co., Ltd. will promote the application of digital human technology for new marketing and promotion methods.
• Momentum Works Pte Ltd – Shenzhen Qianhai International Talent Service Centre Co., Ltd will promote & facilitate cross border exchange of talent, business expansion and investment through Qianhai, leveraging resources and community connections across Southeast Asia and beyond.
• National University of Singapore Business School – Shenzhen Bosum Management Science Research Institute Co., Ltd will promote business services, business training and cultural exchanges between Singapore and small and medium-sized business owners in China and Southeast Asian countries.
• Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) – Shenzhen Bay Area Network Consulting Co., Ltd aims to nurture talent and promote the development of tertiary education in the Greater Bay Area through the Success Academy established by SUSS. The Success Academy will serve as a key nexus for academic and industry partners in Singapore and China to catalyse partnerships geared towards unlocking new learning experiences and real-workplace training opportunities for students and professionals alike.
• QuikBot Technologies Pte Ltd – Shenzhen Intelligence Guardforce Robot Technology Co., Ltd will collaborate to co-develop an innovative deep-tech logistics delivery system that leverages robotoics, IoT and cloud computing technologies. It aims to address the challenges of global logistics and contribute to the growth of smart cities.