Government

Senate panel approves bill to give news organisations more power

Senate panel approves bill to give news organisations more power

Against tech platforms.
Sep 23 2022 10:10AM
Indonesia passes long-awaited data protection bill

Indonesia passes long-awaited data protection bill

Lawmakers overwhelmingly approved bill.
Sep 20 2022 3:21PM
US appeals court rejects Big Tech's right to regulate online speech

US appeals court rejects Big Tech's right to regulate online speech

Upholds Texas law.
Sep 19 2022 10:09AM
EU proposes stricter cybersecurity risk checks of smart devices

EU proposes stricter cybersecurity risk checks of smart devices

Fines could be as much as S$21 million.
Sep 16 2022 11:12AM
Biden tells foreign investment panel to screen deals for data, cyber risks

Biden tells foreign investment panel to screen deals for data, cyber risks

To protect US lead in biotech and quantum computing.
Sep 16 2022 11:12AM
China looks to increase penalties under its cybersecurity regulations

China looks to increase penalties under its cybersecurity regulations

Builds on existing laws.
Sep 15 2022 12:27PM
South Korea fines Google, Meta for privacy violations

South Korea fines Google, Meta for privacy violations

For not obtaining prior consent from users.
Sep 15 2022 12:27PM
EU regulators widen investigation into Google's adtech business

EU regulators widen investigation into Google's adtech business

To include Portuguese probe.
Sep 12 2022 9:58AM
White House unveils Big Tech reform roadmap

White House unveils Big Tech reform roadmap

Six principles outlined to enhance competition.
Sep 9 2022 2:37PM
IMDA launches accelerator to help Poly and ITE students land tech jobs

IMDA launches accelerator to help Poly and ITE students land tech jobs

Announced during SGTech’s 40th-anniversary celebrations.
Sep 2 2022 2:45PM
Singapore lays out cybersecurity problem statements for industry

Singapore lays out cybersecurity problem statements for industry

CyberCall 2022 seeks security solutions for six end-users.
Sep 2 2022 12:29PM
MAS sees potential use cases for stablecoins, says MD

MAS sees potential use cases for stablecoins, says MD

Public consultation on regulations from October.
Aug 30 2022 5:02PM
Meta's Facebook agrees to settle data privacy lawsuit

Meta's Facebook agrees to settle data privacy lawsuit

Lawsuit alleged social media giant violated consumer privacy laws.
Aug 29 2022 10:51AM
Landmark audit deal for US-listed Chinese companies

Landmark audit deal for US-listed Chinese companies

Boon for tech companies.
Aug 29 2022 10:51AM
Twitter whistleblower to meet with Senate panel September 13

Twitter whistleblower to meet with Senate panel September 13

Already had preliminary discussion with a committee member.
Aug 25 2022 12:04PM
Australia's top court finds Google not liable for defamation

Australia's top court finds Google not liable for defamation

Overturned earlier ruling.
Aug 18 2022 8:49AM
Vietnam province pilots cashless market model

Vietnam province pilots cashless market model

Part of country’s digitalisation efforts.
Aug 17 2022 11:48AM
IMDA to makes SMS ID registration mandatory from end of year

IMDA to makes SMS ID registration mandatory from end of year

Part of effort to stop scams.
Aug 17 2022 10:32AM
US tightens export controls on advanced chip, gas turbine engine tech

US tightens export controls on advanced chip, gas turbine engine tech

Materials have 'significantly increased military potential'.
Aug 15 2022 9:30AM
US lawmakers urge joint use of funds for broadband, EV charge stations

US lawmakers urge joint use of funds for broadband, EV charge stations

To help rural and poor areas.
Aug 8 2022 9:21AM