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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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SGH working with A*STAR to commercialise AI-powered antibiotics test for superbugs

Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam speaking at SingHealth's AI in Health x ATx26 Symposium at Capella Singapore on May 19.
Minister of State for Health Rahayu Mahzam speaking at SingHealth's AI in Health x ATx26 Symposium at Capella Singapore on May 19.

ST Explains: Why is it important for telcos to stay on their approved radio frequency bands?

IMDA said Simba could be using certain radio frequency bands to provide mobile services without authorisation, which constitutes a breach of regulatory requirements.
IMDA said Simba could be using certain radio frequency bands to provide mobile services without authorisation, which constitutes a breach of regulatory requirements.

New Singapore scheme to certify firms that test and jailbreak AI systems

The AI Tester Accreditation Programme was announced by Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo at the International Scientific Exchange on AI Safety 2026.
The AI Tester Accreditation Programme was announced by Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo at the International Scientific Exchange on AI Safety 2026.

No coding skills, no problem: New father builds baby tracker with AI tool

Mr Frank Chester Tan with his wife Estee Cheng and their son Raphael.
Mr Frank Chester Tan with his wife Estee Cheng and their son Raphael.

Living with AI: What is S'pore’s strategy to stand out in the global AI race?

Singapore is also home to physical test beds for robots.
Singapore is also home to physical test beds for robots.

Singapore’s online harms agency to start on June 29; veteran civil servant to be commissioner

A person using a phone and a computer.
A person using a phone and a computer.

New eight-week course helps SMEs with deploying AI

Generic photo of a cyclist rides across an open plaza at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands with the financial district skyline in the background on Mar 18, 2026. Can use for stories on: urban mobility, cycling culture, car-lite initiatives, public spaces, city planning, business district activity, lifestyle, sustainable transport, outdoor recreation, Singapore, Central Business District, CBD, skyline, cityscape, cyclist, cycling, bicycle, urban mobility, car-lite, public space, plaza, promenade, financial district, office buildings, architecture, lifestyle, transport, sustainability, outdoor, Southeast Asia, economy
Generic photo of a cyclist rides across an open plaza at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands with the financial district skyline in the background on Mar 18, 2026. Can use for stories on: urban mobility, cycling culture, car-lite initiatives, public spaces, city planning, business district activity, lifestyle, sustainable transport, outdoor recreation, Singapore, Central Business District, CBD, skyline, cityscape, cyclist, cycling, bicycle, urban mobility, car-lite, public space, plaza, promenade, financial district, office buildings, architecture, lifestyle, transport, sustainability, outdoor, Southeast Asia, economy

Rent-free spaces for telecoms equipment to be mandated under proposed revisions to IMDA building code

IMDA wants telcos and building owners to determine the location of such rent-free spaces before the building is actually constructed.
IMDA wants telcos and building owners to determine the location of such rent-free spaces before the building is actually constructed.

Tengah’s first private condo nearly sold out at launch weekend

Developer Hong Leong Holdings said 853 of its 863 units had been sold by 3pm on April 26, at an average price of $2,120 per sq ft (psf).
Developer Hong Leong Holdings said 853 of its 863 units had been sold by 3pm on April 26, at an average price of $2,120 per sq ft (psf).

PAP climate action group kicks off community push with 800 at Tiong Bahru event

The inaugural Climate Action Day, held on Eng Hoon Street, featured nine vendors, including household products start-up Ecoworks.
The inaugural Climate Action Day, held on Eng Hoon Street, featured nine vendors, including household products start-up Ecoworks.

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