Singapore has been renowned for being the hub for innovation, technology, and a futuristic approach. The state granted San Francisco-based startup “Eat Just” the right to sell its lab-grown chicken on its territory, becoming the world’s first government to allow the sale of synthetic meat. Chicken bites are set to debut in Singapore Restaurant shortly, with successive plans for expansion into dining and retail. The product shall be priced on par with the premium chicken, while the price is expected to fall down in the coming months. Co-Founder and CEO of “Eat Just”, Josh Tetrick, hopes to reach US and European markets in the near future as well.

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Fraudulent activities are of critical concern for many entities including financial organizations, insurance companies, governmental institutions, and individual investors. Both public and private projects have dark corners where corrupt actors can hide and thrive. Many contemporary organizations have been stepping up their efforts to detect and prevent fraud. However, spotting fraud patterns and clues can be quite complex most of the time. Thus, many entities still see fraud as a needle in the haystack.

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Public Procurement encompasses a notable share of the economy in nearly every country. Many argue, that an effective public procurement system can play a vital role in the development of any given nation and build up a truly capable state. Therefore, the lack of transparency and corruption can undermine existing paper-based systems and result in significant losses that are estimated to account for billions of dollars yearly. Electronic government procurement, also known as e-GP, can overcome the barriers of time and space, increase the level of transparency in procurement processes, and widen access to new markets and information.

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