Regulation

Navigating geopolitics for control of data in the AI era

With AI advancing faster than rule books, measures that are now voluntary could become mandatory; it’s happening in South Korea

To prosper in a fragmented world, Singapore must move beyond traditional trade facilitation and position itself as a “global notary” for supply chains.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Operationalising business trust: Why Singapore must move now

By investing in digital infrastructure and enterprise resilience, Budget 2026 can transform the Republic’s trust premium into a lasting competitive advantage

In 2024, China’s National Medical Products Administration approved 83 new drugs, a 12% year-on-year increase, significantly outpacing the US Food and Drug Administration’s 50 novel medicines.

How China rewrote the rules of drug innovation

In an era where AI-driven drug discovery accelerates candidate generation faster than traditional systems can evaluate them, regulatory velocity becomes a binding constraint

While some tech companies are trying to harness the wisdom of crowds to improve their design choices, these initiatives are unlikely to work in isolation, says the writer.
THE BROAD VIEW

Want to solve deepfakes? Ask citizens what to do

Assemblies can bridge the gap between people being treated as voters and consumers

The standard shipping container, a steel box 12.2 m by 2.4 m in size, was invented by Malcolm McLean, who turbocharged its global adoption by letting its design be distributed patent-free.
PERSPECTIVE

Tariffs aren’t the biggest drag on global trade. Standards are

Product-safety and environmental rules have multiplied like an invasive species

Crypto innovation undoubtedly has some valuable features, but the proliferation of private digital assets has also widened the gap between private and social interests.

Is crypto an opportunity or a threat?

The technology’s costs outweigh the benefits, especially in the absence of stronger regulation

As customers pay e-commerce platforms, and the platforms take a commission, the onus of service should also extend to the platforms.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR

E-commerce platforms selling insurance products should also hold a duty of care

Insurance products are not as simple as everyday gadgets

MSIG is supportive of MAS’ efforts to strengthen governance over digital advertising, says the writer.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR

MSIG implements rigorous internal controls aligned with MAS’ regulatory expectations

WE REFER to a recent article published by The Business Times (E-commerce platforms such as Shopee expand into insurance amid tighter regulatory scrutiny, Jan 12, 2026).

Indonesia and Malaysia have temporarily blocked access to Grok.

There’s one easy solution to the AI porn problem

How do we responsibly test AI models for child sexual abuse material?

Answering the fundamental question of how AI should serve humanity demands that we develop, share and nurture a common understanding of our core civic values.
THE BROAD VIEW

Holding the line between people and algorithms

Efficiency alone is not progress; technology must augment our humanity – not erode it