Opinion

Web3’s growth can no longer be driven by digital engagement alone. In the wake of trust-eroding moments like the FTX collapse, rebuilding credibility requires more than whitepapers and panel discussions – it demands tangible, human connection. For many, real-life experiences are what transform abstract technology into something personal and memorable.

Workforce enablement should not just be a soft skill requirement, but a part of security infrastructure. AI-ready employees lower the odds of a breach, shorten incident response times, strengthen compliance posture, and protect the brand in ways no tool or platform can match.

After years of experimentation, most APAC organizations know the ingredients for scale: dependable streaming foundations, disciplined governance, and integrated platforms. The groundwork is in place. What changes next is how these systems think and act together. In 2026, those that fundamentally re-think their data strategy as strategic engines of…

Selling a company that someone has worked hard to build from scratch isn’t a one-off event. It takes significant preparation and planning to get there. Even founders need to be emotionally ready to let go, but how can they focus on easing that attachment if they’re bombarded with endless tasks to ensure a smooth transition?

The AI industry will keep building bigger models, and those advances will remain important. But for most organizations, the frontier isn’t about scale; it’s about fit.

In this noisy, overcrowded landscape, even seasoned teams risk losing focus — or worse, overspending on overlapping technologies that add cost without strengthening defences. The real question isn’t what’s new, it’s what’s necessary. How can security leaders cut through the noise and make smarter, more strategic investments?

Keeping pace will require reimagining what Singapore has long done well: An adaptive compact between state and enterprise, updated for the AI age.

The Singapore-Johor AI Corridor not only has the potential to drive economic growth in both countries and within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), but also shapes how interconnected economies and technology and AI ecosystems can develop in a new digital global village.

By integrating cutting-edge technology, ongoing education, and trusted partnerships, organizations can establish a resilient, fault-tolerant infrastructure. Such an approach minimizes financial risks, ensures regulatory compliance, and guarantees uninterrupted business continuity.

Having successfully established these foundational pillars, Malaysia is now holistically prepared to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Through both local and international collaboration, we believe this action-oriented mission transcends geopolitics or trends. It is a matter of national responsibility and economic prudence, ensuring a secure and sustainable future…