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Lee Li Ying

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Li Ying is a correspondent on the technology beat, covering issues like online safety, cybersecurity and the impact of artificial intelligence. She is particularly interested in how emerging technologies shape societies, economies and everyday life. She joined The Straits Times in August 2022. Prior to that, she was a broadcast reporter with CNA, covering major political developments and the Covid-19 pandemic for live television and radio.

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ST Explainer: What contributes to success in AI?

In his Budget 2026 speech on Feb 12, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong laid out plans to ramp up national support to help businesses adopt AI.
In his Budget 2026 speech on Feb 12, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong laid out plans to ramp up national support to help businesses adopt AI.

PM Wong to chair new National AI Council; national AI missions to drive transformation in key sectors

The new inter-ministerial council will launch and drive AI missions in four key sectors at a national level to unlock its competitive advantage in a changed world.
The new inter-ministerial council will launch and drive AI missions in four key sectors at a national level to unlock its competitive advantage in a changed world.

Majority of firms in S-E Asia that invested in AI struggle to reap financial benefits: Report

Fireside chat with Minister for Digital Development and Information, Josephine Teo (right), moderated by Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, Daniel Pacthod, at the launch of AI in Southeast Asia held at the Singapore Land Tower on Feb 11, 2026.
Fireside chat with Minister for Digital Development and Information, Josephine Teo (right), moderated by Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, Daniel Pacthod, at the launch of AI in Southeast Asia held at the Singapore Land Tower on Feb 11, 2026.

Some telco technical data may open more doors for cyberattackers: Experts

CMG20240725-HengYY03  / 王彦燕 / 犯罪示意图 :Crime: Cyber crime concept. [SPH] Computer keyboard with hands in black gloves.Data theft stock photo.Hacker hand in glove.Thief stealing data from a laptop、scam、Online scam, scams, frauds, scammers, phishing, e-commerce scams 、phone scam、work scam 、Singapore dollars、滥用电脑、欺诈、意图、网络、科技犯罪、黑客、诈骗、恐袭
CMG20240725-HengYY03  / 王彦燕 / 犯罪示意图 :Crime: Cyber crime concept. [SPH] Computer keyboard with hands in black gloves.Data theft stock photo.Hacker hand in glove.Thief stealing data from a laptop、scam、Online scam, scams, frauds, scammers, phishing, e-commerce scams 、phone scam、work scam 、Singapore dollars、滥用电脑、欺诈、意图、网络、科技犯罪、黑客、诈骗、恐袭

S’pore’s four major telcos came under attack by cyberespionage group UNC3886 in 2025

Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba Telecom came under attack by a state-sponsored cyber espionage group UNC3886.
Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba Telecom came under attack by a state-sponsored cyber espionage group UNC3886.

Deepfake nudes inflict real harm despite being fake: Experts

AI deepfake nudes rarely exist in isolation, often triggering harassment, reputational damage and psychological distress.
AI deepfake nudes rarely exist in isolation, often triggering harassment, reputational damage and psychological distress.

How a Singapore product developer landed an AI strategy job at Standard Chartered bank

Ms Shery Chan was able to pivot from her product development background to drive bank-wide AI implementation.
Ms Shery Chan was able to pivot from her product development background to drive bank-wide AI implementation.

Access to 47 illegal Premier League streaming sites given the boot in Singapore

Two of the domains that will be blocked are variants of Spanish streaming site RojaDirecta, one of the most popular illegal streaming aggregators globally.
Two of the domains that will be blocked are variants of Spanish streaming site RojaDirecta, one of the most popular illegal streaming aggregators globally.

Use of partial NRIC numbers for identification not reliable, public sector to phase it out: Jasmin Lau

Private organisations that have not phased out the use of NRIC numbers for authentication will risk breaching the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) from Jan 1, 2027.
Private organisations that have not phased out the use of NRIC numbers for authentication will risk breaching the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) from Jan 1, 2027.

Singapore’s first AI nanosatellite to be launched under $200m national space push

lyspace02 - Nanyang Technology University’s (NTU) Satellite Research Centre (SaRC)'s executive director Mr Lim Wee Seng briefing his team of scientists and engineers. The research centre will be launching three space projects to accelerate the commercialisation of space technologies developed in Singapore.

Credit: Nanyang Technology University’s (NTU) Satellite Research Centre (SaRC)
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lyspace02 - Nanyang Technology University’s (NTU) Satellite Research Centre (SaRC)'s executive director Mr Lim Wee Seng briefing his team of scientists and engineers. The research centre will be launching three space projects to accelerate the commercialisation of space technologies developed in Singapore.

Credit: Nanyang Technology University’s (NTU) Satellite Research Centre (SaRC)
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