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Singapore public sector called out for recurring IT lapses
Country's government agencies must resolve repeated lapses and plug weaknesses in IT controls, especially given the speed at which new IT systems are implemented, says government committee responsible for assessing how public funds are used.
Singapore online falsehoods law to face first court appeal
Paving the first time the country's online falsehoods law will be argued in court, the Singapore Democratic Party says it has filed an appeal after Manpower Minister Josephine Teo rejected the opposition party's application to retract correction directions issued against three of its online posts.
Singapore must look beyond online falsehood laws as elections loom
Country's government is missing the point with its use of correction directives, when it should be looking more closely at how the legislation can be used to address bigger security threats as it prepares for its first elections since the emergence of technology, such as deepfake, and increased online interference.
StarHub, Nanyang Polytechnic launch 5G test facility
Singapore telco teams up with the local polytechnic to open a facility to test proof-of-concepts and applications running on 5G networks as well as develop the skillsets needed to support the industry.
Another consortium joins race for Singapore digital bank licence
Led by local lifestyle brand V3 Group and contactless card operator EZ-Link, the consortium plans to target small and mid-sized businesses as well as offer consumers with "micro-coverage" insurance services.
Razer bets on youth base in bid for Singapore digital bank licence
Games hardware maker has applied for a digital bank licence, leading a group that comprises partners from various verticals including automotive marketplace Carro, and will target the youth market.
Singapore tax on overseas digital services kicks in tomorrow
Country's GST will be extended to include overseas digital services, including cloud storage, media subscription, and mobile apps, from January 1, 2020, with more than 100 providers of such services registered and slated to begin charging in the new year.
StarHub, U Mobile to run 5G roaming tests
The trials will run entirely on 5G, and independent of 4G infrastructure, which the Singapore and Malaysia telcos say make these different from other roaming trials that still tap 5G non-standalone technology.
Grab, Singtel partner up in bid for Singapore digital bank licence
Ride-sharing operator and telco plan to form a joint entity, with Grab owning a 60% share, and apply for a digital bank licence in Singapore, where they will look to target "digital-first" consumers and small and midsize businesses.
Singapore digital banking era will put focus on SMBs, consumer trust
Introduction of digital banks will 'shake up' Singapore's banking industry, which is expected to have up to five new digital market entrants, says a Forrester analyst, who underscores a need to build consumer trust and for small businesses to be better served.
Singapore government triggers online falsehood directive at another opposition politician
Just days after it issued correction notices to an opposition political party, the Singapore government has now instructed opposition politician Lim Tean to publish a correction notice for two of his Facebook posts about the country's spending on grants and scholarships.
Singapore government issues online falsehood directive to opposition political party
Singapore Democratic has complied with correction notices for three posts highlighted under the country's Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act, but says it will challenge the directive.
AI, robotics amongst skills most sought after in Singapore
Artificial intelligence specialists, robotics engineers, and data scientists are on the list of top 15 roles employers seek in Singapore, according to LinkedIn, which lists machine learning, Python, and TensorFlow as amongst skillsets these professionals will need.
Singapore approves AI for vascular ultrasound scans
Singapore's See-Mode Technologies secures regulatory approval for its artificial intelligence-powered software, which taps deep learning and text recognition to analyse and report vascular ultrasound images.
Grab launches numberless payment card in Singapore
Launching in Singapore, and headed to the Philippines in early 2020.
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.
Grab and Singtel partner up in bid for Singapore digital bank licence
Ride-sharing operator and telco plan to form a joint entity, with Grab owning a 60% share, and apply for a digital bank licence in Singapore, where they will look to target 'digital-first' consumers and small and midsize businesses.
StarHub and U Mobile to run 5G roaming tests
The trials will run entirely on 5G, and independent of 4G infrastructure, which the Singapore and Malaysia telcos say make these different from other roaming trials that still tap 5G non-standalone technology.
Singapore approves AI for vascular ultrasound scans
Singapore's See-Mode Technologies secures regulatory approval for its artificial intelligence-powered software, which taps deep learning and text recognition to analyse and report vascular ultrasound images.
Grab launches numberless payment card in Singapore
Launching in Singapore, and headed to the Philippines in early 2020.
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.
StarHub to offer hyperscale data centre services through AirTrunk
Available to StarHub customers from mid-2020, AirTrunk's 60-megawatt facility will be essential in meeting anticipated need for hyperscale data centre support with the emergence of 5G mobile edge computing capabilities, says the Singapore telco.
Dyson scraps plans to build electric cars
Founder James Dyson said the company will focus on manufacturing solid state batteries instead.
Amazon unveils .sg marketplace, two years after Prime Now launch
US e-commerce giant launches Amazon.sg with "millions of products", replacing the international selection on its Prime Now app in Singapore, but some customers say the local marketplace offers a smaller product selection than before.
StarHub completes 10 month shift from cable to fibre
Hundreds of thousands of customers move to better technology in island state.
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.
Galaxy Fold to unfold in Singapore on September 18
Initially slated for launch in April, the Samsung foldable smartphone will be available in Singapore at the recommended retail price of SG$3,088, with the Cosmos Black model to be launched first on September 18, followed by the Space Silver on September 21.
Manny Pacquiao launches his own fan-backed cryptocurrency
It is called the Pac.
Fitbit designs smart plan for Singapore's national health service
It is the company's first major integration of its software and technology into a national public health program globally.
Sephora data breach hits Southeast Asia and ANZ customers
Some personal information such as first and last name, date of birth, gender, email address, and encrypted password, as well as data related to beauty preferences may have been exposed.
SWIFT clocks 13 second cross-border instant payment in global trial
A payment from Australia into Singapore recorded the fastest payment in the trial over SWIFT's gpi instant payments platform.
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