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Samuel Devaraj

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A journalist since 2020, Samuel has parachuted from a plane in Singapore with the army, travelled to earthquake-hit Turkey and gone zip lining in Canada. Previously a crime reporter, his areas of focus now are politics, defence and security-related issues.

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President Tharman in Sweden from Oct 17 for five-day state visit

The visit is at the invitation of Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf (right) who came to Singapore in Nov 2024.
The visit is at the invitation of Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf (right) who came to Singapore in Nov 2024.

Social enterprise using sentiment analysis at call centre among 30 winners of SME AI Impact Awards

Anil David (left), founder of Agape Connecting People, and Blue Aqua International Group founder Dr. Farshad Shishehchian, pictured after the SME AI Impact Awards ceremony as part of IMDA’s SMEs Go Digital Day at the Suntec Convention Centre on Oct 13.
Anil David (left), founder of Agape Connecting People, and Blue Aqua International Group founder Dr. Farshad Shishehchian, pictured after the SME AI Impact Awards ceremony as part of IMDA’s SMEs Go Digital Day at the Suntec Convention Centre on Oct 13.

More support for SMEs to adopt AI with new industry tie-ups, curated list of over 100 tools

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) announced three new industry partnerships to provide such support to SMEs at the SMEs Go Digital Day held at Suntec Convention Centre on Oct 13.
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) announced three new industry partnerships to provide such support to SMEs at the SMEs Go Digital Day held at Suntec Convention Centre on Oct 13.

Govt worried that ‘bottom rung’ of career ladder may be broken by AI: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) participates in a dialogue moderated by DBS Bank CEO Tan Su Shan during the DBS Asia Future Forward Conference at Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre on Oct 12.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) participates in a dialogue moderated by DBS Bank CEO Tan Su Shan during the DBS Asia Future Forward Conference at Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre on Oct 12.

Inside Singapore’s push for proactive defence against cyberthreats

Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies chief executive Darren Teo said there has been a more proactive sharing of “weak signals” -  data that is suspicious but not yet proven to be malicious.
Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies chief executive Darren Teo said there has been a more proactive sharing of “weak signals” -  data that is suspicious but not yet proven to be malicious.

S’pore to ensure gains from AI roll-out are shared widely: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that unlike some countries that see unions as obstacles, Singapore embraces unions as partners with a role to play in the rollout of AI.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that unlike some countries that see unions as obstacles, Singapore embraces unions as partners with a role to play in the rollout of AI.

S’pore aims to deepen integration, widen external ties as ASEAN chair in 2027: Vivian Balakrishnan

Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said ASEAN is aiming for deeper integration among its member countries and wider partnerships beyond just its traditional dialogue partners.
Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said ASEAN is aiming for deeper integration among its member countries and wider partnerships beyond just its traditional dialogue partners.

From 2016 to 2025, performance bonus for political office-holders ranged from 2.5 to 6 months

 The National Bonus ranged from 0.75 to 5.63 months between 2016 and 2025.
 The National Bonus ranged from 0.75 to 5.63 months between 2016 and 2025.

Parliament approves increases to salaries of President, Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Speakers

Leader of the House Indranee Rajah proposed the changes in three parliamentary motions on Oct 6.
Leader of the House Indranee Rajah proposed the changes in three parliamentary motions on Oct 6.

Giving practitioners academic scaffolding: RSIS leaders reflect as think-tank turns 30

From left: Benjamin Ang, Head of Centre of Excellence for National Security and Head of Digital Impact Research, Prof Kumar Ramakrishna, Dean of RSIS and Dr Leong Chan-Hoong, Head of Social Cohesion Research Programme National Security, Disinformation, Foreign Interference, Emerging Areas on Sept 28, 2026.
From left: Benjamin Ang, Head of Centre of Excellence for National Security and Head of Digital Impact Research, Prof Kumar Ramakrishna, Dean of RSIS and Dr Leong Chan-Hoong, Head of Social Cohesion Research Programme National Security, Disinformation, Foreign Interference, Emerging Areas on Sept 28, 2026.

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