Rise of malicious bots in Singapore
Key Findings from the 2025 Imperva Bad Bot Report Malicious bots now generate 45% of all internet traffic in Singapore, up from 35% a year ago Singapore ranks 4th in Asia-Pacific for bot targeting (after Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Australia) Globally, bot traffic...
Online Banking Password Security
The Current Landscape of Password Security Threats Primary Vulnerabilities Credential Stuffing: Hackers use login details stolen from one breach to attempt access across multiple platforms, exploiting password reuse. Social Engineering: Personal information shared on...
How The US Dollar’s Decline In Asia Is Shocking Investors
NEW YORK – The US dollar experienced a significant boost at the start of the week, driven by renewed speculation regarding potential trade agreements. This development led to an unexpected surge in Taiwan's currency, causing ripples across global foreign exchange...
Benefits Of Openai’s Decision To Stay Nonprofit
On Monday, Openai CEO Sam Altman announced that the organisation behind Chatgpt will remain a nonprofit. This decision marks a shift away from a previously proposed plan to convert into a for-profit entity. The initial proposal to transition to a for-profit structure...
Johor Man Offers Char Kway Teow Under $1
In the bustling town of Muar, Johor, Mr. Koh Tang Huang has been a beacon of consistency in a world where prices seem to climb steadily. For 15 years, he has sold his delicious char kway teow at an unchanging price, a testament to his commitment to affordability. It...
China’s Territorial Disputes in Contested Waters
Sandy Cay reef incident (South China Sea): Chinese Coast Guard personnel planted a Chinese flag on the Sandy Cay reef near the Philippines' Thitu Island Philippine personnel later visited the same spot and planted their own flag This appears to violate the 2002...
Legislation Targeting Nvidia AI Chip Smuggling
Core Legislative Elements Based on the news article, Representative Bill Foster's proposed legislation appears to focus on creating a technical monitoring framework for high-performance AI accelerators, particularly targeting Nvidia's GPUS that are being smuggled into...
Malaysia Tightens Rules on Trans-Shipment of Foreign Goods
Malaysia is implementing stricter rules to prevent the trans-shipment of foreign goods, particularly in response to growing scrutiny from US authorities. Here are the main details: Starting May 6, 2025, only Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti)...
SME Concerns Over Malaysia’s Visa-Free Scheme for Chinese
Key SME Concerns in Malaysia The primary concerns of Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMES) regarding the extended 90-day visa-free scheme revolve around economic disruption and unfair competition: Illegal Business Operations: Many Malaysian SMES fear that...
India’s Trade Corridor to Europe
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/despite-gaza-war-woes-india-hustles-to-manifest-its-trade-corridor-to-europe India's Trade Corridor to Europe: Key Developments The article discusses India's efforts to advance the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor...