Singapore’s commitment to cultivating a robust cyber-security ecosystem is not just a headline; it’s a call to action that resonates deeply across our vibrant business landscape. Recently, the injection of more than $16 million into 18 groundbreaking projects marks a pivotal moment for innovation in this critical sector. This isn’tContinue Reading
Singapore is raising the stakes on safeguarding its critical infrastructures, and this is not just a bureaucratic update—it’s a seismic shift in how we understand accountability and preparedness. Board members of companies that operate essential services will no longer be able to sit on the sidelines, blissfully unaware of theContinue Reading
Every day, countless consumers in Singapore plug in Android TV boxes, eager to unlock a vast world of streaming entertainment. But here’s a hard truth that often gets swept under the rug: not all these streaming devices are created equal. Some, especially those non-certified and dubious devices, harbor hidden dangersContinue Reading
It’s time to shatter misconceptions that paint Singapore as a passive bystander in the face of cyber threats. Some voices suggest that our city-state, despite its gleaming skyline and cutting-edge infrastructure, turns a blind eye to the digital dangers lurking beneath its surface. They imagine a law enforcement network that’sContinue Reading
Sanctions. Threats. Provocations. The relentless back-and-forth between the United States and North Korea might feel like a worn-out script — one where the same scenes replay without any fresh outcomes. Yet, beneath this surface, the stakes are wildly different, especially when we consider their implications for regional and global securityContinue Reading
What we are witnessing now is not just another headline of cyber scams; it’s a glaring spotlight on how deeply entrenched and dangerously sophisticated transnational fraud networks have become in Southeast Asia. Malaysian police have escalated their efforts, launching a manhunt for seven of their citizens, placing them on theContinue Reading
The complex web of international cyber relations today demands more than mere caution; it demands proactive, ongoing dialogue. Misunderstandings in cyberspace can translate into consequences that are not just costly but could potentially destabilize geopolitical balances. This truth has never been clearer than in recent discussions led by Singapore, aContinue Reading
Singapore’s bold stride alongside ten other nations marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of cybersecurity standards for smart devices. This multinational commitment to the Global Cybersecurity Labelling Initiative (GCLI) signals a transformative shift in how consumers worldwide will assess and trust the security baked into their Internet of ThingsContinue Reading
The recent surge in cyberattacks against Japanese companies has peeled back the facade of invulnerability that many believed the nation’s corporate world enjoyed. From Asahi Group Holdings forced to halt its distribution systems to retailers losing access to their e-commerce platforms, the wave of ransomware assaults is not just aContinue Reading
Singapore is setting a new benchmark in technology governance. The country isn’t waiting for agentic AI or quantum computing to become overwhelming challenges; instead, it’s acting proactively, practically, and collaboratively. The question posed by Minister Josephine Teo is as piercing as it is necessary: Who takes responsibility when autonomous AIContinue Reading
