MCI offers scholarships to candidates with a passion for government communications work. We therefore have good reasons to be optimistic about our digital future. 15. At the close of the CFP on 17 February, IMDA had received three submissions from the incumbent telcos - one each from Singtel and TPG, as well as a joint submission from StarHub and M1. But as Members can appreciate, this is an iterative and ongoing process because the threats keep evolving.

Social inclusion For example, when DEAs establish e-invoicing systems that are interoperable across borders, enterprises can transact at a lower cost with their international business partners because of faster invoice processing and payment.

18. The details and a more complete response will be given in the Ministry of Education’s Committee of Supply. We want your feedback on our policies.
Under the TeSA Mid-Career Advance, the Government will support companies to hire and train mid-career professionals for tech-related jobs, regardless of whether they have an ICT background.

The revamped library@harbourfront at VivoCity exemplifies this.

Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC), Opening Keynote Address by Dr Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Information and SMS-in-Charge of Cybersecurity at International IoT Security Roundtable 2020, Opening Address by Ms Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Communications and Information, at the Singapore International Cyber Week 2020 – Women in Cyber Event, Online Survey on Sentiments Towards Living in Singapore, Opening Speech by S Iswaran, Minister for Communications and Information, Minister-in-Charge of Cybersecurity, at the 5th ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity (live virtual broadcast), MCI's response to PQ on measures to restrict young's access to harmful and dangerous content available through streaming services, MCI's response to PQ on final cost of revamp of National Archives building and amount of budget overrun.

Digital display panels in HDB estates and the Gov.sg WhatsApp channel have given almost real-time updates to Singaporeans.

These falsehoods have pertained to the COVID-19 situation, police procedures and the management of public funds among other things. Just as we did for international trade in goods and services, Singapore is now actively involved in shaping the international rules and norms that will govern digital trade. The awareness is high and that is a starting point from which we can work. The first is 5G, which will be the backbone of our digital economy. But we should not let the overarching objective get in the way of responding to needs as they emerge. IMDA and Enterprise Singapore (ESG) launched the Food Services IDP in November 2018. SMS Sim Ann will further elaborate on the nationwide parcel locker network initiative. Conclusion That is where our law against online falsehoods become very important, point on which Mr Darryl David has asked. Notably, diverse organisations from Omada Health in San Francisco, to our own DBS Bank, and Pymetrics, a HR solutions provider, have adopted the best practices outlined in the Model Framework. Maintaining common space In this fight against online falsehoods, it is heartening to see Singaporeans stepping up to do their part. Exciting careers are emerging in both ICT and non-ICT sectors - in digital marketing, data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence. As a part of MCI, you will play a key role in remaking Singapore. It is neither productive nor sustainable for all this growing volume of packages to all be delivered to the doorstep. Mr Douglas Foo and Mr Irshad have also asked about the benefit and cost of 5G. Comprising representatives from the public, private and people sectors, the digital readiness initiative aim to develop strategies and principles for building digital readiness for Singaporeans, with a particular emphasis on those who might be at risk of being excluded from opportunities in the digital future. 30. As they did in recent times with the COVID-19. 21. Amid many online rumours that have been circulating in the context of COVID-19, a group of students from NTU started a fact-checking initiative called "Sure Anot", aimed at older Singaporeans. Mr Foo and Ms Tin have asked how we will address the need to augment our local talent pipeline with the requisite talent from abroad in selected emerging fields. That is the mission of my Ministry - to work with all Singaporeans to build a digital future where there are opportunities for all, where no one is left behind, and where trust in our institutions is preserved. Let me start with seizing digital opportunities. Digital technology not only enhances enterprise productivity, but also creates novel pathways to access new markets. In Southeast Asia alone, the digital economy will treble to US$300 billion by 2025.
Moreover, a persistent strain of online misinformation and falsehoods threatens to erode trust in our institutions and, ultimately, our democracy. 36. IMDA is launching a new initiative under SMEs Go Digital - Grow Digital, which will help SMEs access overseas opportunities without the need for a physical in-market presence. A Nielsen Study commissioned by ESG last year found that Food Services SMEs who had adopted the digital solutions found them easy to implement, which is important, and 70 per cent of these companies have seen shorter waiting times and greater satisfaction for customers.