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Pakistan launches new state-run digital payments system
Created with the aim of improving financial inclusion in the country, where women are five times less likely to have a bank account.
Singapore to introduce law governing police use of COVID-19 contact tracing data
Following public outcry over news that local law enforcement can access contact tracing data for criminal probes, the Singapore government says it will pass legislation detailing seven categories during which this personal data can be used.
Singapore police had used COVID-19 contact tracing data in murder probe
Government defends need to allow police access to the country's contact tracing data to aid in "very serious offences", revealing that the TraceTogether data already has been used at least once in a homicide investigation.
Singapore police can access COVID-19 contact tracing data for criminal investigations
Under the country's Criminal Procedure Code, the Singapore Police Force can obtain any data -- including information gathered by the contact tracing TraceTogether app and wearable token -- to facilitate criminal probes, confirms cabinet minister.
Vietnam targeted in complex supply chain attack
Hackers have inserted malware inside an app offered for download by the Vietnam Government Certification Authority (VGCA).
Singapore law firm offers 'integrated' cybersecurity, legal assistance
Rajah & Tann's IT business unit has formed a joint venture with cybersecurity vendor Resolvo Systems to offer integrated legal and security services that they say will be necessary as businesses increasingly rely on digital data amidst growing cyber threats.
Singapore adds face verification, multi-user SMS to SingPass 2FA
Users can now scan their face to log into SingPass as well as send an SMS one-time password to another SingPass user's mobile number.
Microsoft to train, create new jobs for 1,000 in Singapore
Multiple partners are involved in a national skills initiative that will see Microsoft and Generation "upskill" and place tech-enabled jobs for up to 1,000 Singaporeans over two years, who will pick up skillsets such as Java and Python.
Kazakhstan government is intercepting HTTPS traffic in its capital
This marks the third time since 2015 that the Kazakh government is mandating the installation of a root certificate on its citizens' devices.
Singapore offers bank loans, grants to buffer green expenses
The island-state's central bank has introduced a sustainability-linked scheme to help companies defray expenses when engaging with service providers to validate the green credentials of a loan.
Singapore investigating claims Muslim app developer sold user data to US military
Clocking more than 98.5 million downloads worldwide, the Muslim Pro app reportedly has sold "granular location data" to the US military -- an allegation it denies -- and is now being investigated by Singapore's Personal Data Protection Commission.
Singapore looks to lure global entrepreneurs, talent with Tech.Pass visas
New Tech.Pass initiative to lure entrepreneurs and technical experts with experience in 'established or fast-growing' tech companies to the lion state is part of the government's efforts to develop a local tech business hub.
Singapore moots mandatory offsite verification for financial institutions
Monetary Authority of Singapore has mooted the need for various forms of personal verification, such as password and biometrics, to facilitate "non-face-to-face" security amidst increasing impersonation scam cases and data theft risks.
Singapore offers $25M grant to ease regulatory financial data reporting
The SG$35 million ($25.95 million) grant is aimed at helping small financial institutions adopt digital tools so they can be more efficient in submitting data reports to the country's industry regulator.
Singapore taps iris, facial biometrics as primary identifiers at immigration checkpoints
Faced with issues related to fingerprint verification such as ageing, scarring, and dryness, Singapore will begin tapping both iris and facial biometrics as the main identifiers at all immigration checkpoints including the airport, ferry terminal, and Malaysian borders.
APAC consumers believe onus on businesses, governments to safeguard their data
Almost 70% of consumers in Asia-Pacific will give up their privacy for better user experience, but just 25% feel they're responsible for protecting their own data, with the rest of pushing this role to governments and organisations.
Singapore sets up research institute to boost fintech capabilities
Slated to begin operations by year-end, the Asian Institute of Digital Finance will aim to link up research, education, and entrepreneurship and pool expertise across several areas including payments, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.
Singapore looks to ease privacy fears with 'no internet' wearable device
Slated to be ready for rollout later this month, wearable devices the country is developing for COVID-19 contact tracing will not have GPS, internet, or cellular connectivity, so data can only be extracted when the device is physically handed over to the Health Ministry.
Singapore deploys robots to remind nature lovers about safe distancing
Visitors to parks, gardens, and nature reserves may now run into Boston Dynamics' four-legged Spot robot that has been tasked to broadcast reminders about the need to observe safe distancing.
Singapore scrapes fraudulent COVID-19 healthcare products from online stores
Since February, more than 1,700 product listings that contain fraudulent COVID-19 claims have been removed from local e-commerce sites and retail shops.
India orders mandatory use of COVID-19 contact tracing app for all workers
The heads of organisations will be responsible for ensuring that employees install the app.
Academics sign petition against rollout of Taiwanese electronic ID card
Government says it is safe but over a hundred experts have called for the creation of data protection laws first.
Singapore delays digital bank licensing decision due to COVID-19
Originally slated to be announced in June, the Monetary Authority of Singapore has postponed its decision on which companies will be awarded digital licences to the latter part of the year.
Taiwan instructs government agencies not to use Zoom
Citing security and privacy concerns, Taiwan's Department of Cyber Security has issued an advisory to all government agencies prohibiting the use of certain video software, such as Zoom.
Singapore taps recycled water to brew craft beer
Available for sale to the public in July, the alcoholic beverage will be concocted in partnership with local brewery Brewerkz using Singapore's recycled drinking water.
Singapore accounts for half of Netflix government takedown demands
Media streaming company says it has removed nine pieces of content due to government requests worldwide since it began operations 23 years ago, with five such requests issued by the Singapore government.
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.
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