Government: Asia

It may be one region but Asia is widely recognized as heterogeneous: what works in Singapore may not work in China, India or Malaysia.

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Singapore focuses ICT spend on cloud applications

More than SG$1 billion ($742.6 million) is up for grabs as the Singapore government earmarks 30% of its ICT budget for applications that will run on its commercial cloud infrastructure.

May 25, 2023 by Eileen Yu in Cloud

Cyberdefense will need AI capabilities to safeguard digital borders

Rapid adoption of fast-evolving generative AI capabilities means countries such as Singapore want to ensure they have the right skillsets to bolster their cyberdefenses and protect their digital infrastructures.

May 15, 2023 by Eileen Yu in Security

Singapore pitches new law to slow spread of cybercrime

The Singapore government is looking to pass new legislation that will allow it to issue directives to combat the "scale and speed" of cyber-criminal activity, including blocking access to suspected scam sites.

May 9, 2023 by Eileen Yu in Security

AI may compromise our personal information if companies aren't held responsible

With ChatGPT and its rivals likely to accelerate data collection, can we get businesses to collect only the data they need and protect it?

March 30, 2023 by Eileen Yu in Security

Singapore can now order social media sites to block access, as 'online safety' law kicks in

Effective from February 1, Singapore's Online Safety Act comprises a new section that regulates online communication services--specifically, social media platforms--that must comply with directives to block local access to "egregious" content or face potential fines.

January 31, 2023 by Eileen Yu in Security

Singapore releases blueprint to combat ransomware attacks

Inter-agency task force set up to boost the country's counter-ransomware efforts offers guidelines on how to mitigate such attacks, including a reference "kill chain" and recommendations on whether to pay the ransom.

November 30, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Ransomware

Ransomware, SMBs remain key security concerns amidst focus on critical infrastructures

Countries including Japan and Singapore see growing impact of ransomware attacks, where small and midsize businesses and critical infrastructures are of particular concern.

November 30, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Security

Singapore, South Korea formalise digital economy deal to drive interoperability

Digital economy agreement between the two countries aims to establish trade rules that drive interoperability and cross-border data flow, including in e-payments and digital identities.

November 21, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Innovation

Singapore champions Asean CERT as region's cyber armour

Now formally established, the Asean Regional Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) will operate as a virtual centre comprising incident responders from across member states, each sharing information during security incidents that occur in any of the respective nation.

October 20, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Security

Australia, Singapore ink green trade pact

Touted as the first bilateral green economy agreement, both countries will to develop interoperable policy frameworks that support new green growth sectors and drive tech development in the green economy.

October 18, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Energy

China wants more high-tech zones in innovation drive

Currently home to 173 high-tech industrial development zones, China is looking to add some 50 more by 2030, crediting these sites for fuelling its GDP and helping the country achieve "breakthroughs" in quantum computing and 5G communications.

September 14, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Innovation

Singapore takes formal step towards setting up cyber defence unit

Country passes amendments to Act that will see a new digital intelligence unit--including a digital chief--formally established as part of the armed forces, a step the government says is necessary as "cyber intrusions" intensify and threaten critical systems.

August 2, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Security

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