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IMDA to boost AI adoption among Singapore enterprises with new bootcamp

The programme will be run with Boston Consulting Group and EY-Parthenon, with plans to partner with more firms

TradeTrust, an open-source framework developed by IMDA, allows electronic trade documents to be securely issued, verified and exchanged across systems, helping reduce delays in cross-border trade.
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Fewer delays, more secure transactions: How interoperable digital documents are speeding up cross-border trade

Using public blockchain and cryptographic standards, open-source TradeTrust allows electronic bills of lading to be securely issued, verified and transferred in a decentralised framework

Simba has offered S$1.43 billion to Keppel for M1’s telecom business. The merger may have implications on national security, resilience and market competitiveness.
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Key considerations hanging over the approval of Simba-M1’s merger

Sector regulator Infocomm Media Development Authority has yet to announce its decision

Rachel Bondi, corporate vice-president for SMEs and channel at Microsoft Asia (left) and Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo launching the AI QuickStart programme on Feb 6.

SMEs get fast track to enterprise-ready AI under new Microsoft-led programme

Backed by IMDA and UOB, the scheme supports digitally mature firms in rolling out artificial intelligence solutions

Through the Singapore Digital Leadership Accelerator (SGDLA), Workato founder Allan Teng gained curated access to invite-only forums, such as the Asia Tech x Singapore summit, one of the region’s most exclusive technology gatherings.
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Building connections and capabilities: How cloud platform founder taps exclusive network to stay ahead

By curating networking and mentorship opportunities, IMDA’s Singapore Digital Leadership Accelerator is creating a pipeline of talent ready to take on regional and global roles

The move is part of the latest anti-scam measures put in place to protect the public against scams.

Customers allowed to register only 10 postpaid SIM cards across all telcos from Feb 28

IMDA and the telcos have been working together to tighten SIM card registration to prevent illicit use

The use of AI agents with access to sensitive information might introduce new risks, including unauthorised and erroneous actions.

Singapore unveils new framework to rein in risks of autonomous AI agents

While agentic artificial intelligence may benefit the Republic’s digital economy, it also has its vulnerabilities

IMDA also proposes loosening its grip on pro forma transactions – which it defines as transactions that do not result in changes to the voting power held by shareholders of regulated persons.

MDDI, IMDA propose tighter approval process for M&As in media sector

This change and others aim to ‘further harmonise and refine’ the treatment of competition in the telco and media sectors, says a consultation paper

IMDA deemed the impact of the incident as “significant”, and said that the potential consequences on the safety and security of the public “could have been very serious”.

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