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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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Benefits of AI push in key sectors could spill over to wider economy: Tan See Leng

Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng (centre) speaking at a panel discussion with Cambodia’s Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation Hem Vanndy (right). The panel is moderated by Intellectual Property Office of Singapore chief executive Tan Kong Hwee.
Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng (centre) speaking at a panel discussion with Cambodia’s Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation Hem Vanndy (right). The panel is moderated by Intellectual Property Office of Singapore chief executive Tan Kong Hwee.

Singapore Poly to offer ethical hacking services, give students real-world experience

(From left) APAC Regional Director of OffSec Services LLC David Zhao; Deputy Principal of SP Tan Yen Yen; Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau; Head of Cyber Solutions & Infrastructure of ST Engineering Lim Meng Hwee; and CEO of Athena Dynamics Ken Soh during the launch of the Cybersecurity Assessment and Security Operations Centre Training Lab for Enterprises at Singapore Polytechnic on Aug 19.
(From left) APAC Regional Director of OffSec Services LLC David Zhao; Deputy Principal of SP Tan Yen Yen; Acting Minister for Manpower Jasmin Lau; Head of Cyber Solutions & Infrastructure of ST Engineering Lim Meng Hwee; and CEO of Athena Dynamics Ken Soh during the launch of the Cybersecurity Assessment and Security Operations Centre Training Lab for Enterprises at Singapore Polytechnic on Aug 19.

Forget silicon chip servers, Singapore’s newest data centre needs to be fed

ST Explains: How do scammers exploit government directories, and how can they be stopped?

The contact details of many public officers in an online directory have been removed in a bid to reduce the risk of scams.
The contact details of many public officers in an online directory have been removed in a bid to reduce the risk of scams.

Proposed rezoning in one-north to double space for start-up facilities

LaunchPad @ One-North will be assigned a gross plot ratio of 2.5, up from the overall gross plot ratio of slightly more than 1.0 today.
LaunchPad @ One-North will be assigned a gross plot ratio of 2.5, up from the overall gross plot ratio of slightly more than 1.0 today.

New guide lays out how Singapore boards should oversee AI

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo giving a presentation at the inaugural SID Digital and Tech Forum 2026 at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay on July 31.
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo giving a presentation at the inaugural SID Digital and Tech Forum 2026 at Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay on July 31.

Singapore tightens rules governing critical services sectors to counter AI cyberthreats

Speaking at the Operational Technology Cybersecurity Expert Panel Forum on July 22, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo said Singapore needs to strengthen its baseline defence and deny cyberattackers an easy win.
Speaking at the Operational Technology Cybersecurity Expert Panel Forum on July 22, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo said Singapore needs to strengthen its baseline defence and deny cyberattackers an easy win.

ST Explains: When must firms inform customers about using their personal data for AI training?

From July 20, organisations in Singapore will need to inform consumers when they use personal data to train generative artificial intelligence models.
From July 20, organisations in Singapore will need to inform consumers when they use personal data to train generative artificial intelligence models.

AI-specific notifications mandatory for firms using personal data to train AI models: PDPC

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo announcing the new measure at the Singapore Data Festival on July 20.
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo announcing the new measure at the Singapore Data Festival on July 20.

Cat fosterers to be allowed up to six cats in HDB flats under pilot scheme

Alvin Tan, Minister of State for National Development and Trade and Industry, (third from left) joins visitors as they admire a cat at the Cat’s Day Out on July 18, 2026.
Alvin Tan, Minister of State for National Development and Trade and Industry, (third from left) joins visitors as they admire a cat at the Cat’s Day Out on July 18, 2026.

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