The Singapore government hopes to become the major centre for development of Smart City and Internet of Things technologies and attract   startups.

Singapore has emerged as an ideal place to pursue the development of Smart City technologies that would include financial technology, wearables, healthcare and transport.

The country’s small size and a history of hands-on government have given rise to an ideal conditions to test drive Smart City technologies.

The availability of gigabit fibre connectivity to everybody in Singapore is a strong incentive for businesses entering the country for technology development.