It may be one region but Asia is widely recognized as heterogeneous: what works in Singapore may not work in China, India or in Malaysia. The same applies for its governments. We analyze key policies and explain how they impact the overall ICT industry and general population.
Southeast Asian internet economy will be worth US$72 billion by year-end, fuelled by increasing number of mobile users and high-growth markets such as e-commerce and ride-hailing, reveals annual Google-Temasek study.
Singapore government has inked partnership agreements with both countries that encompass data sharing as well as joint technical certification programmes and capacity building initiatives.
Singapore government has earmarked S$14 million (US$10.19 million) over three years to fund the development of smart estates and modern technology, such as energy efficient applications.
Central banks from both countries have inked an agreement to jointly work on fintech innovation projects, research, and regulations, whilst two companies from both countries will collaborate on cross-border services.
Chinese internet giant's cloud revenue continues to grow, climbing 90 percent in its latest fiscal quarter, as departing chairman Jack Ma identifies opportunities amidst trade tensions with the US.
Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, and now Australia have ratified TPP 11, with the Pacific rim trade deal to enter into force on December 30.
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Chengdu Aerospace Science is planning to launch its illumination satellite in 2020, which it says will be eight times brighter than the moon and bright enough to replace street lights.
The Australian Senate has passed the TPP 11 Pacific trade deal after receiving bipartisan support.
New pilots including a drowning detection system are in the works, as the government continues to push its smart nation goal alongside an open, API-driven framework. But it stresses the importance of security in rolling out new services and acknowledges the country needs to do better, particularly, following the SingHealth data breach.
Facebook is partnering Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority on a six-month programme to offer support, including co-working space and mentorship, for startups that focus on data-driven technologies.
Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore says ride-sharing operator Grab adopted anti-competitive actions following its merger with Uber's regional operations, and fines each company more than S$6 million for the infringement.
Investigation into the July 2018 incident reveals tardiness in raising the alarm, use of weak administrative passwords, and an unpatched workstation that enabled hackers to breach the system as early as August last year.
Singapore government will launch a bug bounty initiative by end-2018, when local and international hackers will be invited to test systems for vulnerabilities, as well as a cybersecurity hub next year to facilitate collaboration and training efforts amongst Asean country members.
All 10 Asean members concur on the need for a formal cybersecurity mechanism to facilitate coordination efforts across the region, outlining cyber diplomacy, policy, and operational issues.
Monetary Authority of Singapore has proposed converting current cybersecurity guidelines to mandatory requirements, which financial institutions operating in the country must adopt to safeguard their IT systems and build up their cyber resilience.
Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, and now Australia have ratified TPP 11, with the Pacific rim trade deal to enter into force on December 30.
Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore says ride-sharing operator Grab adopted anti-competitive actions following its merger with Uber's regional operations, and fines each company more than S$6 million for the infringement.
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To make Japan a more accommodating environment for startup entrepreneurs, the government is reportedly set to launch a nationwide one-year visa program, extending its current six-month program that is only available in Tokyo and Fukuoka.
With six in 10 transactions still involving cash and cheques, Singapore lags behind other cities in e-payments, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who urges need for country to keep pace.
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Two buildings in Nanjing will feature thousands of plants, which should absorb carbon dioxide and produce clean oxygen.
Innovation
Singapore fines Grab-Uber $9.5M over 'anti-competitive' merger
E-Commerce
SEA internet economy to hit 'inflection' value of $72B in 2018
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Singapore outlines plan to 'catch up' on becoming cashless society
