Wave of harassment scandals raises concerns over Indonesia’s digital spaces

Southeast Asian nations have reported rising rates of online sexual harassment, and some have ramped up legislative response, including efforts to offer quicker legal pathways for victims and removing sexually harmful online... Read more »

Europe’s markets watchdog warns cyber threats are growing as AI speeds up risks

PARIS, April 24 : The chief of Europe’s securities regulator said the risks from and potential speed of cyberattacks are growing, joining a chorus of warnings from financial supervisors on the threats... Read more »

Trump hosts crypto contest winners at Mar-a-Lago as his coin languishes

NEW YORK, April 25 : U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host winners of his second annual meme coin contest at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, offering... Read more »

AI-linked export surge boosts Singapore electronics stocks

Several analysts say that the impact on Singapore’s manufacturing landscape has been ‘limited’ [SINGAPORE] Certain electronics and artificial intelligence plays listed in Singapore saw gains of up to nearly 20 per cent... Read more »

The Straits Times wins 109 awards at Society for News Design competition

SINGAPORE – Shopping for clothes should be an enjoyable experience. Yet, for many women, finding pieces that both allow them to express themselves and fit well is often an uphill task. At... Read more »

DBS launches enhanced generative AI programme to fast-track SME adoption

The project builds on its Spark GenAI initiative launched in 2024, and offers a more structured approach to AI transformation [SINGAPORE] DBS launched an enhanced generative artificial intelligence programme on Friday (Apr... Read more »

Analysis:At SpaceX, AI is burning the cash that Starlink earns

April 24 : Elon Musk is touting SpaceX as humanity’s ticket to Mars. But the company’s pitch to investors for a potentially historic IPO reveals that its main business will be the... Read more »

Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks ‘best deal’ with Iran

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 24 – Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire for three weeks at a meeting at the White House brokered by President Donald Trump, who said he was prepared to wait... Read more »

Singapore’s core inflation inches up to 1.7% in March; headline inflation at 1.8%

[SINGAPORE] Both Singapore’s core and headline inflation rose in March, data from the Department of Statistics showed on Thursday (Apr 23). The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Ministry of Trade... Read more »

Kurt Tay jailed for posting intimate video of woman, previously asked about hiring killer

Singapore personality Kurt Tay jailed 14 months for sharing intimate videos and photo of woman in revenge Singaporean online personality Kurt Tay has been sentenced to 14 months’ jail and an additional... Read more »