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Technology can be a catalyst for a better future
Besides AI, what are the main technological trends that APAC organisations should be aware of this year?
February 23, 2022
In Focus
Disinformation: The next big threat
In an increasingly connected world, a subtle but more damaging cyberattack could be coming
May 07, 2021
Tech
Blackbird.ai swoops in to the rescue as disinformation wars hit business world
Disinformation costs companies US$78 billion ($106.3 billion) in annual losses in the US alone.
October 16, 2020
Global Markets
Briefs
SINGAPORE (Oct 14): “We have certainly received a lot of questions regarding the freedom to move money.” — Clifford Ng, managing partner at Zhong Lun Law Firm in Hong Kong, whose clients are keen to shift assets to Singapore.
October 11, 2019
Fake News
Malaysia to scrap anti-fake news law once used against Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): Malaysia is set to scrap an anti-fake news law that was once used to investigate Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad during his election campaign.
October 10, 2019
Fake News
Singapore MPs vote overwhelmingly in favour of fake news law despite dissent, debate
SINGAPORE (May 13): On May 8, at 10.20pm, after the longest Parliament sitting in Singapore to debate legislation, the city state passed a law that gives portfolio ministers — part of the group of political office holders in Singapore — the power to
May 13, 2019
In print this week
How Singapore's laws are evolving in the war against fake news
SINGAPORE (Apr 5): Tackling falsehoods has become a high priority for the Ministry of Law.
April 05, 2019
Fake News
Singapore isn't waiting for Facebook to crack down on fake news
SINGAPORE (April 2): Singapore plans to introduce tough new laws to hold online outlets accountable for the spread of fake news, joining countries around the world in putting pressure on companies like Facebook Inc. to address the issue.
April 02, 2019
Tech
Australia, Singapore to crack down on online media with new laws
SYDNEY/SINGAPORE (April 1): Governments in the Asia Pacific region are accelerating efforts to fight malicious use of online media, unveiling laws that make it easier to target websites which enable distribution of criminal or fraudulent content.
April 01, 2019