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Researchers in Singapore demonstrate new quantum key distribution technique over Singtel's fibre network
It is touted by Singtel and the National University of Singapore as a new technique for securing information in a quantum world.
AWS bets on services portfolio amidst increasing APAC cloud competition
With cloud market players Alibaba and Google ramping up their regional data centre footprint, Amazon Web Services is relying on the "breadth and depth" of its service offerings and platform maturity to maintain its competitive edge.
Asia driving global mobile payments, with eight in top 10 markets
Vietnam is the fastest-growing in mobile payments, clocking a 24 percent climb from last year, with 61 percent of its consumers tapping such services. Globally, China leads with 86 percent of its population tapping mobile payments, followed by Thailand at 67 percent.
AirTrunk raises SG$450m for new Singapore data centre
The Australian company plans to boost its APAC presence by building a new 60+ megawatt hyperscale data centre in Singapore.
Grab wants $2B more to fund expansion drive
Less than a month after securing $1.46 billion from Softbank Vision Fund, mobile app platform Grab is seeking another $2 billion to further drive its expansion efforts in the region, specifically Indonesia, where it says it will be four times bigger than its closest rival by end-2019.
Dropbox uncovers 264 vulnerabilities in HackerOne Singapore bug hunt
Cloud storage vendor forks out US$319,300 in a one-day bug bounty programme that galvanised 45 HackerOne members in Singapore, where two hackers discussed their strategy and offered advice for businesses to better secure their systems.
Singapore's proposed law against online falsehoods gives government 'full discretion' over definition
Government's proposed bill to combat online falsehoods gives the administration "full discretion" on whether a piece of content is deemed true or false and this level of "overreach" poses significant risks to freedom of expression, cautions an industry group representing major internet and technology companies including Facebook, Google, and Twitter.
Singapore sets up committee to review public sector data security, but stands firm on PDPA exemption
Following several breaches involving government entities, Singapore's prime minister has assembled a committee to review data security practices in the public sector, but the government stands firm on excluding these agencies from the country's Personal Data Protection Act.
Singapore firms point to ransomware as most common attack mode
Some 96 percent of Singapore businesses experienced a security breach in the past year, during which ransomware was the most frequently used attack mode followed by malware and Google Drive.
Singapore introduces Bill to fight fake news
If the legislation is passed, social media platforms may be ordered by government to disable accounts spreading fake news.
Salesforce sets up AI lab in Singapore, as country aims to drive adoption standards in Asean
Software vendor opens its first international artificial intelligence (AI) research facility in Singapore, where it will train up to 100 postgraduate students over the next three years, and where the government wants to help lead the development of AI standards and adoption across Asean.
Grab rides on data in bid to offer SEA consumers 'hyper-personal' app
As part of efforts to drive its aim of building an "everyday super app", the Singapore-headquartered company increasingly is gathering and analysing customer data, including location and payment history, but it says it collects "only data that is necessary" to deliver its services.
M1 to delist, begin 'transformation journey'
Following last month's buyout, Keppel and Singapore Press Holdings have exercised their rights to acquire all remaining shares in M1 and delist the telco from the Singapore Exchange, so it can begin a "multi-year transformational journey" to better compete in the market.
Singapore lays out ground rules to minimise cable cuts, service disruptions
Facilities-based operators and earthworks contractors will have to comply with new standardised procedures detailing how earthworks should be carried out, following service disruptions in recent years that have been the result of cable cut incidents.
Singtel’s cross-border payments system expands to Japan
The Via cross-border payments system has expanded into Japan thanks to a partnership with Netstars.
BlackBerry opens Expert Center in Singapore
Research In Motion steps up customer service investment with a dedicated after-sales service center in Singapore--its second in Asia, after Indonesia which has 56 such facilities--ahead of next month's BlackBerry 10 launch.
DBS Bank transforms customer experience with tech
The Singapore bank's latest branch taps technology to improve customer service, providing a more interactive and intuitive experience, say DBS execs.
Singapore still hungry for iPhone, but buzz lacking
While there was no midnight launch this time for the Apple iPhone 5 as with previous handsets, some customers still queued up half a day before the device was made available at 8 a.m.
Facebook gives local flavor to Singapore office
Social networking company shows off its Singapore office which recreates an old-time coffeeshop ambience and industrial-looking workspace.
Singapore uni develops cloud-based multiscreen TV tech
Nanyang Technological University shows prototype of TV content distribution via cloud-based technology with added social functionalities.
Singapore startups embrace local culture
Ahead of Aug. 9 national day celebrations, ZDNet Asia speaks with five local startups which showcase Singapore's culture through their recent products.
Convergence in reality
The first day of the imbX2007 saw vendors from across Asia and beyond showcasing a wide range of technologies, from new mobile handsets to biometrics for immigration.
Sneak peek: imbX2007
South Korea makes a big show at Asia's mega infocomm trade show this week.
AirTrunk raises SG$450m for new Singapore data centre
The Australian company plans to boost its APAC presence by building a new 60+ megawatt hyperscale data centre in Singapore.
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 university partners Volvo to pilot full-size autonomous electric bus
Just over a year after first announcing plans to collaborate, Singapore's Nanyang Technological University and Volvo Buses have launched a driverless electric bus stretching 12 metres long that can accommodate 80 passengers.
Singtel to buy $525M worth of India's Bharti Airtel shares
Singapore telco plans to fork out $525 million to increase its stake in Bharti Airtel, which will use the funds to boost its balance sheet and build out its network in "a highly competitive home market".
Google opens first developer hub in Singapore
Internet giant unveils a physical space, occupying 7,200 square feet within its Singapore office, that it says offers various resources for developers from Southeast Asia, including hands-on mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to Google technologies.
Singtel and Optus make 5G AR call with Ericsson and Oppo
Using 5G technology from Ericsson and a prototype 5G phone from Oppo, Singtel and Optus have made a Singapore-to-Australia 5G augmented reality call.
Singtel Group loses 40 million mobile customers in one quarter
‘Aggressive’ and ‘intense’ competition from a carrier in India as well as only counting prepaid customers who are actually paying for a service saw Singtel Group drop 40 million mobile customers in the most recent quarter.
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.
Singapore banks given more time to adopt e-payment protection guidelines
Originally scheduled to come into effect at the end of January, e-payment user protection guidelines will now be rolled out on June 30, after industry regulator Monetary Authority of Singapore agrees to give local banks more time to implement the necessary support systems.
Dyson to build electric vehicle plant in Singapore
Dyson has announced plans to build a manufacturing plant in Singapore dedicated to producing electric vehicles, marking the first of such facilities for the UK company.
Singapore looks to reengineer government IT systems with cloud, tech stack
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong outlines the government's plans to migrate some of its systems to the cloud and build a suite of standardised software components that can be used to more quickly develop new applications.
Singtel unveils cross-border payments system Via
Singtel Dash will be combined with AIS Global Pay and Rabbit Line Pay to enable QR code-based mobile payments across Singapore and Thailand in partnership with AIS and Kasikornbank.
Singapore to offer bug bounty and set up Asean cybersecurity centre
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.
SingHealth data breach reveals several 'inadequate' security measures
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.
Singtel 4G network hits 1.5Gbps speeds
Singtel and Ericsson have announced reaching peak 4G LTE speeds of 1.5Gbps, with plans to gradually deploy the technology as compatible smartphones become available in 2019.
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