As scams surge, how is Singapore responding — and is it working?

Scams and cybercrime are rising worldwide, and Singapore has not been spared. In 2024, public satisfaction with the government’s handling of scams rose to 72% — a significant increase from just 54% the year before. Our latest article explores what’s driving this shift in public sentiment, from landmark legislation to stronger enforcement, and whether these efforts are enough to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated scams and uphold increased public trust.

Singapore is positioning itself as a major player in the crypto space, but beneath the surface, public sentiment is far from unanimous. While infrastructure and regulation are advancing, many Singaporeans remain wary of crypto’s risks. In our latest research, we uncover who's really investing — and why so many are still holding back. Read on to explore the interesting divides and what they reveal about the future of crypto in Singapore.

Microsoft's ambitious plan is set to transform the workforce landscape in ASEAN by focusing on four key areas: creating an inclusive, AI-ready workforce, bridging the cybersecurity talent gap, enhancing AI skills among developers, and empowering non-profit organisations to leverage AI for social impact.

For most people, financial services have become an almost exclusively digital domain, with fewer and fewer consumers banking over phone calls or visiting an actual office. This does raise a question, however, as to what we feel safer doing. Which tasks and functions create more stress than others?

To explore the current state of trust and safety concerns among Southeast Asian consumers regarding online financial services and AI, we spoke to over 3,000 respondents across Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries and redefining our relationship with technology but it won’t replace us - find out why.

Has unprecedented consumer demand for Generative AI been met with the same pace of evolution within the business landscape? We find out.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to transform global economies and societies, and governments will need to be mindful, proactive, and innovative in their policymaking to ensure such transformative effects are effectively harnessed for the public good.  

The integration of smartphones in education has sparked a lively debate: Are they valuable learning tools or distracting devices that hinder the learning process? We weigh in.

What are the smartphone habits of Southeast Asians? How do we perceive our digital companions, and what impact are smartphones having on us and our children? We find out.

In this era of unprecedented technological advancements, the media landscape has been significantly transformed, with the emergence of digital platforms increasingly challenging the dominance of traditional media.

The use of AI has a significant impact on the environment, particularly in terms of energy consumption and carbon emissions. We elaborate on this topic.