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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.
Singapore arms up on cyberdefence experts, opens cyberdefence school
Country's defence ministry plans to hire 300 specialists trained in areas such as network monitoring and vulnerability assessment to better safeguard its systems and has opened a school to arm future recruits with cyberdefence skillsets.
Huawei has big plans for new Singapore cloud region
Chinese tech giant launches new cloud region in Singapore, where it says it is looking to develop into one of its largest outside China and will deliver artificial intelligence capabilities.
M1 buyout bid finally goes through with Malaysia's Axiata exiting Singapore investment
After months of negotiations, Axiata Group has accepted a buyout offer from the Singapore telco's investors Keppel Corp and Singapore Press Holdings, divesting its 28.7 percent stake and investment in Singapore for an estimated gain of US$31.02 million.
StarHub banks on enterprise managed services
StarHub again lost customers across pay TV and mobile, but increased its revenue in managed services and cybersecurity.
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.
HP sees 3D printing potential in transforming APAC manufacturing
3D printing can reduce labour costs since there are no parts to assemble and has the potential to "smarten" up logistics in markets such as Singapore and China, but it will require businesses to rethink the entire manufacturing process--from design to when products are delivered to customers.
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.
Singapore releases guidelines for deployment of autonomous vehicles
Called Technical Reference 68, the set of national standards aims to guide the local industry in the "safe" development and rollout of autonomous vehicles in Singapore, outlining guidelines related to vehicle behaviour, functional safety, cybersecurity, and data formats.
Lazada to integrate RedMart app in bid for SEA online grocery market
Southeast Asian e-commerce player is folding the RedMart app into its platform more than two years after acquiring the Singapore-based online supermarket, as it looks to begin offering "customised" grocery delivery services across the region from the second half of 2019.
Singapore unveils data system that tracks viewership across multiple platforms
Infocomm Media Development Authority launched the Singapore TV Audience Measurement system that it says offers "integrated" viewership details across various devices, including smartphones and PCs, so advertisers can better understand cross-screen behaviour.
Data of 14,200 diagnosed with HIV in Singapore leaked online
Personal information belonging to 14,200 individuals diagnosed with HIV has been leaked online by an American living in Singapore and who had illegally accessed the data, reveals the country's health ministry.
Singapore unveils implementation guides, forms industry committee to boost telecom security
Industry regulator has set up a committee comprising government officials and industry experts to establish a "multi-year roadmap" that aims to identify cyber threats and develop capabilities and tools needed to better secure Singapore's telecommunications sector, including IoT deployments.
Dyson 2018 profit breaks $1B, to move global HQ to Singapore
Fuelled by "soaring demand" across Asia, the UK consumer electronic manufacturer sees its profits climb 33 percent to cross £1.1 billion (US$1.42 billion) for the first time last year and will move its global base to Singapore to better support its manufacturing operations.
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.
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.
Singapore payments vendor creates partnership with UnionPay
Network for Electronic Transfers of Singapore has inked an agreement with China's UnionPay to enable consumers to scan and pay for purchases at 7.5 million participating merchants worldwide.
Facebook building $1b Singapore datacentre
To be operational in 2022, the new facility will span 11 storeys and see the social media company invest S$1.4 billion ($1.02 billion) in the country. Read more: https://zd.net/2wOGei9
M1 posts SG$71m net profit for first half
Singaporean mobile carrier M1 has published its first-half financial results to June 30, revealing half-year net profit of SG$71 million and the loss of 80,000 mobile customers over the past year. Read more: https://zd.net/2K7MlBZ
SingHealth data breach affects 1.5m patients including Singapore PM
SingHealth has said it has notified more than 700,000 patients impacted by the security incident, after revealing last week that non-medical personal details of 1.5 million patients were accessed and copied. Read more: https://zd.net/2JEDqI8
Grab and NUS establish $4.4m AI lab for urban transport
National University of Singapore (NUS) and ride-sharing operator Grab have set up an AI laboratory to study transport patterns across Southeast Asia and develop applications to "transform" urban transport. Read more: https://zd.net/2JDvs24
Line to launch cryptocurrency exchange in Singapore
Slated to be available in July, the exchange will offer at least 30 cryptocurrencies globally -- excluding Japan and the US -- and support 15 languages, including Korean and English. Read more: https://zd.net/2KtWflP
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