Digital economy

If it supports compatible standards, stronger institutions and wider tech access, it could reduce some costs of adoption

Nongsa-Changi Cable adds high-speed capacity between Batam and Singapore, bolstering the digital corridor

The draft Bill proposes new resilience, security and energy-efficiency requirements for major operators

The region’s AI future depends on bridging differences and scaling what works

Pressure is mounting from an IP crackdown, origin-of-goods checks and tax reforms

The nation is building the digital foundation of its economic transformation; its neighbours should move too

Leaders also discuss collaboration in defence and healthcare

The challenge to institutional adoption is legal rather than technological

Panellists point to growing interest in sectors aligned with the zone’s cost, infrastructure advantages