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Grab explores digital-only banking licence in Singapore
Grab is close to hiring a consultancy to advise it on its banking potential and is gearing up to apply for a digital-only bank licence in Singapore Read more…
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Why buy? Rent almost anything via Singapore MyRent portal
Singapore’s first peer-to-peer on-demand rental marketplace, has formally launched. MyRent allows Singaporeans to rent items rather than buy them.. Read more…
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Singapore’s IMDA wants proper standalone 5G, not upgrades
The IMDA wants Singapore to be a front-runner in 5G innovation – and thinks the non-standalone version isn’t good enough to support that goal. Read more…
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Google says Singapore anti-fake news law could stunt innovation
Google said an anti-fake news law passed by Singapore’s parliament could stunt innovation, a quality that the city-state wants to nurture. Read more…
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Singapore anti-fake news bill could limit freedom of speech
Singapore passed an anti-fake news bill that has been criticised over fears it could be used to clamp down on freedom of speech. Read more…
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Singapore IMDA launches public consultation on 5G rollouts
Singapore’s IMDA has launched a public consultation to seek views from the industry and public on the appropriate regulatory frameworks and policies for 5G. Read more…
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Singapore studying if fintechs should operate digital-only banks
Singapore’s central bank said it is studying whether to allow financial technology firms (fintechs) to operate digital-only banks in the city-state. Read more…
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QKD QED? Singtel, NUS claim quantum encryption breakthrough
Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Singtel say they have figured out a better way of enabling quantum key distribution Read more…
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Rights groups, internet firms hit out at Singapore fake news bill
Singapore’s fake news legislation – internet firms and human rights groups feel it may give the government too much power and hinder freedom of speech. Read more…
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Singapore’s Starhub launches simplified entertainment lineup
Singapore telecoms operator, StarHub, is boldly bidding farewell to old school TV with the debut of its simplified line-up of entertainment passes. Read more…