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Kenny Chee

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Kenny covers technology, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data privacy, social media and consumer technology issues. He started his journalism career at My Paper in 2008 and has a keen interest in technology-related developments, especially those affecting consumers.

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South-east Asia’s digital economy to hit US$368b in 2026, up 17% as AI uplifts growth

The annual e-Conomy report released on Oct 21 said that strong growth was seen across e-commerce, online travel, online media, as well as transport and food delivery.
The annual e-Conomy report released on Oct 21 said that strong growth was seen across e-commerce, online travel, online media, as well as transport and food delivery.

Contributions of Indian Muslims lauded as Bencoolen Mosque celebrates 200 years

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad (centre), said that the Indian Muslim community has played a significant role in the development of Singapore.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad (centre), said that the Indian Muslim community has played a significant role in the development of Singapore.

Rules governing tech can’t be monopolised by a handful of powerful states, big tech firms: Vivian

Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan also highlighted the increasing role of AI and tech companies in conflicts and global diplomacy.
Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan also highlighted the increasing role of AI and tech companies in conflicts and global diplomacy.

Singapore launches new toolkit to help firms test AI agents for safety and reliability

IMDA chief executive Ng Cher Pong announces a starter kit for testing artificial intelligence agentic systems during the AI Assurance Exchange: The Agentic AI Edition on Oct 14.
IMDA chief executive Ng Cher Pong announces a starter kit for testing artificial intelligence agentic systems during the AI Assurance Exchange: The Agentic AI Edition on Oct 14.

S’pore asks AI firms for full transparency after Australian government hack: Shanmugam

Senior Minister K. Shanmugam said that he had met representatives of major tech firms that have developed AI systems and ministers from other countries during the Singapore International Cyber Week.
Senior Minister K. Shanmugam said that he had met representatives of major tech firms that have developed AI systems and ministers from other countries during the Singapore International Cyber Week.

Singapore refreshes cyber strategy with new measure to block malware and phishing sites

Senior Minister K. Shanmugam, who is also Coordinating Minister for National Security and Home Affairs Minister, delivering the opening address at the Singapore International Cyber Week 2026 on Oct 13.
Senior Minister K. Shanmugam, who is also Coordinating Minister for National Security and Home Affairs Minister, delivering the opening address at the Singapore International Cyber Week 2026 on Oct 13.

AI adoption among businesses in Singapore rises; digital economy accounts for larger share of GDP

Latest figures from the Singapore Digital Economy Report released by the Infocomm Media Development Authority on Oct 5 showed that adoption of AI among enterprises rose from 14.7% in 2024 to 23.5% in 2025.
Latest figures from the Singapore Digital Economy Report released by the Infocomm Media Development Authority on Oct 5 showed that adoption of AI among enterprises rose from 14.7% in 2024 to 23.5% in 2025.

Use AI to fight AI threats as part of Singapore’s multi-layered approach, urges Josephine Teo

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo outlined Singapore’s approach to managing the risks posed by AI in social media posts on Oct 2.
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo outlined Singapore’s approach to managing the risks posed by AI in social media posts on Oct 2.

Bee Cheng Hiang customers’ e-mail addresses exposed in first case of AI-related data breach in S’pore

Bee Cheng Hiang’s marketing e-mails were sent in batches of 1,000 customers, according to details published Sept 21 on the commission’s website.
Bee Cheng Hiang’s marketing e-mails were sent in batches of 1,000 customers, according to details published Sept 21 on the commission’s website.

Spate of rogue AI hacking points to lack of tech oversight, outdated defences: Experts

On Sept 24, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed that the database of Australia’s health system was breached by a rogue OpenAI bot in June.
On Sept 24, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed that the database of Australia’s health system was breached by a rogue OpenAI bot in June.

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