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Singapore government must realise human error also a security breach
Latest data breach involving a government agency may have been the result of human error, but it should still be deemed a security breach and treated as a risk that needs to be addressed, rather than dismissed.
Facebook issued online falsehoods directive after Singapore site fails to comply
Singapore government issues a directive under country's Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act, instructing Facebook to publish a correction on a post after the original author refuses to comply with an earlier directive to do so.
Singapore government pledges to improve data security with new measures
Set up after a spate of security breaches involving government agencies, a review committee dishes out several recommendations Singapore's public sector should take to boost its security posture in order to better safeguard citizen data.
Singapore targets opposition politician in first online falsehoods directive
Singapore opposition politician Brad Bowyer has been ordered to issue a correction regarding a Facebook post he published, triggering the first use of the country's Online Falsehoods law since it came into effect in October.
Singapore wants widespread AI use in smart nation drive
With the launch of its national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, alongside a slew of initiatives, the Singapore government aims to fuel AI adoption to generate economic value and provide a global platform on which to develop and testbed AI applications.
Singapore looks to fuel maritime innovation with $44M investment
Some SG$60 million in investments have been set aside to nurture early-stage startups in the city-state so they can help drive transformation in the maritime industry.
Huawei coping fine with US trade ban, but urges need for open collaboration
Chinese vendor has yet to see significant impact from the trade conflict and expects to ship between 240 million and 250 million smartphones this year, but still supports globalisation and long-term collaboration with US suppliers, says its founder Ren Zhengfei.
New rules on IP rights and e-commerce to be set under RCEP free trade agreement
Australia is one of 15 Indo-Pacific countries committed to signing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement next year.
Data Standards Body establishes Energy Advisory Committee ahead of Consumer Data Right mandate
Fourteen initial members have been appointed to the committee for 12 months.
Singapore expands test site for autonomous vehicles
All of the island's western area now has been designated a trial site for autonomous vehicles, spanning more than 1,000km of public roads, as the government looks to address industry calls for a more varied test environment.
Singapore readies 5G rollout with potential for two additional licences
Government expects to have two full-fledged standalone 5G networks covering more than half of Singapore by end-2022 and, if there is interest from the industry, it will release another two lots of 800MHz of mmWave spectrum to be used for smaller non-standalone networks.
Public cloud can add $450B to APAC economies through to 2023
Should public cloud spending remain on its CAGR trajectory of 25%, it will have an economic impact of $450 billion across six Asia-Pacific markets from 2019 to 2023, fuelling consumer spending and creating jobs.
Singapore, Australia begin talks on digital economy pact
Trade agreement between both nations aims to drive 'greater connectivity' and bilateral economic relations, with cooperation touted to encompass several areas including e-payments, fintech, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital identity.
Singapore online falsehoods law kicks in with details on appeals process
Passed in May 2019 after a brief debate, the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Bill will come into effect from October 2 onwards. It includes an appeals process that costs SG$200 to file and could be heard in the High Court within nine days.
Singapore defence ministry runs second HackerOne bug bounty programme
Dangling bounties ranging from $150 to $10,000, Singapore's Ministry of Defence hopes to uncover vulnerabilities in 11 internet-facing systems and websites with the help of 400 white-hat hackers from the HackerOne global community.
Singapore government pledges to improve data security with new measures
Set up after a spate of security breaches involving government agencies, a review committee dishes out several recommendations Singapore's public sector should take to boost its security posture in order to better safeguard citizen data.
Facebook to test anti-misinformation measures in Singapore elections
Advertisers running campaigns on social or political issues in the country now must confirm their identity and location as Facebook looks to stem misinformation.
Twitter steps in as China-backed accounts try to sway public opinion on Hong Kong
Twitter has banned 936 accounts managed by the Chinese state and it will stop accepting ads paid for by state-run news agencies.
Wary of hacking, China will develop its own operating system for the military
Chinese military won't replace Windows with Linux, but develop a custom OS instead.
Huawei ban: Winners, losers, and what's at stake (a whole lot)
ZDNet's Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow talk with Karen Roby about how the security and trade brouhaha impacts everything from the future of regional carriers and the bottom lines of tech giants to 5G's prospects and consumer's pocketbooks. Read more: https://zd.net/2WzVRbq
Critics say Singapore's bill against fake news could lead to government abuse
If the legislation is passed, social media platforms may be ordered by government to disable accounts spreading fake news.
Singapore health ministry refutes suggestions of HIV data leak coverup
Health Minister Gan Kim Yong says the government had to "balance" the interests of affected individuals and general public after discovering in 2016 the personal data of individuals diagnosed with HIV had been illegally accessed, and only publicly revealed the incident in January 2019.
Japanese government wants to hack its citizens' IoT devices
The Japanese government is working to secure IoT devices before the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, but it's doing so at the expense of citizens' privacy. Read more: https://zd.net/2SfO3t6
TPP 11 will enter into force in December as Australia ratifies
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.
Singapore fines Grab-Uber $9.5M over 'anti-competitive' merger
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.
Trump working with China to get ZTE back into business
Trump has said that he is working with the president of China to give ZTE 'a way to get back into business, fast'. Read more: https://zd.net/2jV989H
Japan extending startup visas to lure tech talent
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.
How Singapore is catching up on drive to eliminate cash
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.
China and Europe want to build a Moon village for space tourism
We may dream of colonizing Mars, but in the meantime, a moonbase is on the table.
Vertical forest takes root in China
Two buildings in Nanjing will feature thousands of plants, which should absorb carbon dioxide and produce clean oxygen.
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