The Smart Nation Vision

The Smart Nation initiative is a whole-of-nation effort led by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) to build a thriving digital future for all.

The inaugural Smart Nation initiative was launched in 2014, driven by a compelling vision: to build better, meaningful, and fulfilled lives for our people, enabled by technology.

"Our vision is for Singapore to be a Smart Nation - A nation where people live meaningful and fulfilled lives, enabled seamlessly by technology, offering exciting opportunities for all."

Then-Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the launch of Smart Nation 1.0 in 2014

Singapore has made significant progress since 2014. Digital technologies have become an integral part of our lives, influencing how we live, work, and play.

Technology holds tremendous promise in helping Singapore break new ground. While we continue to harness technology as a force for good, we must also address risks such as challenges to individual wellbeing and social harmony.

In 2024, the refreshed Smart Nation vision was unveiled, outlining Singapore’s approach to build a thriving digital future for all.