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Singtel hit with S$1 million fine for 2024 disruption that affected over 500,000 users

The incident on Oct 8 last year affected more than 500,000 users for more than four hours

The programme was announced by Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How at the opening of the Asia TV Forum & Market 2025 on Wednesday (Dec 3).

IMDA launches S$200 million Talent Accelerator Programme for Singapore’s media industry

It will focus on global distribution and intellectual property development in the sector

Applications will be assessed holistically based on their strategic value to Singapore’s digital economy, broader economic contributions, and commitment to sustainability, says IMDA.

EDB, IMDA launch second exercise to expand data-centre capacity

At least 200 MW of capacity will be made available from this initiative

IMDA says firms with existing autonomous mobile robot deployments have reported tangible impact, including a 22% increase in workforce retention.

IMDA to co-fund deployment of robots by 500 firms over next 3 years

The authority’s support will focus on improving integration and interoperability

Second Minister for Finance Indranee Rajah says enrolments in the Singapore Chartered Accountants Qualification have more than trebled since 2022.

New accountancy pathways for ITE graduates; free AI training for accountants: Indranee

National accountancy body also launches climate and social-impact reporting guidelines

The proceedings relate to mobile virtual network arrangements between Liberty Wireless and M1.

Circles.Life parent Liberty Wireless takes M1 to court over network agreement

The proceedings’ outcome is not expected to affect the proposed sale of M1’s telco business

Most major markets in Asia lack consistent climate adaptation plans, says a prominent climate-focused investor group.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 166: GIC mainstreams climate adaptation investing; Singapore to tackle reporting of cloud services emissions

This week in ESG: Asian investors focus on financing climate adaptation and resilience; Infocomm Media Development Authority to support companies on digital emissions

Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How (second from right) notes that the effective use of AI will allow SMEs to punch above their weight.

IMDA launches new tool to help SMEs identify business solutions quickly

It also announces new programmes to boost cybersecurity and AI adoption among such organisations

Speaking at SIT’s Punggol campus where the SIT-Nvidia collaboration was launched, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo said the doctoral training centre is the “first of several planned”.

SIT and Nvidia to jointly train 200 AI specialists over three years

The collaboration aims to bridge the talent gap between artificial intelligence research and enterprise application

Ng Cher Pong will be appointed CEO-designate of the media authority on Oct 15.

NLB chief Ng Cher Pong to take over as IMDA CEO from Nov 1

Melissa-May Tam will succeed Ng in his NLB role