PM Lee highlights impact of technological disruption in May Day Rally speech
“I know that it is not easy to change. I know it is coming
fast and furious, and many workers worry about the pace of change. But the
Government and the Labour Movement, we will walk with you and support you all
the way.”
Philippine Finance Secretary says disruptive technologies prompt rethinking of development banking
Philippine Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III stated that disruptive technologies prompt for rethinking of development banking strategies to make economies more inclusive.
MAS to hold Singapore FinTech Festival with focus on ASEAN
With Singapore’s Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2018, the Festival will highlight FinTech developments and opportunities in ASEAN. Delegates from ASEAN countries will also enjoy special rates for tickets to the Festival.
Enterprise Singapore CEO on how Singapore companies can capture opportunities in ASEAN
CEO of Enterprise Singapore Mr Png Cheong Boon pointed out 3 opportunities for ASEAN: (1) growing consumer spending, (2) increasing investment in infrastructure, and (3) e-commerce and digital economy.
Cyber Security Agency of Singapore launches second National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign
The campaign will
focus on communicating to the public four important cybersecurity tips, namely
to (i) use an anti-virus software, (ii) use strong passwords and enable
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), (iii) spot signs of phishing and (iv) update
their software as soon as possible.
China plans to deploy automated driving system for high-speed railways
The world’s first automated drive high-speed system, with a
designed speed of up to 350 kilometers per hour, will be tested on the railway
line that will link Beijing and Zhangjiakou, host cities of the 2022 Winter
Olympics.
Australian Government releases new national security science and technology policy agenda
Areas of focus include cyber security, intelligence, border
security and identity management, investigative support and forensic science, preparedness
to prevent and respond to incidents and technology foresighting.