Singapore to Have its Own 5G Equipment Security Requirements: Minister

The transcript discusses the implications of the G20 Summit and the US-China trade war on global economic sentiments, particularly focusing on Singapore's perspective. It highlights Southeast Asia's strategic role in US-China relations and the potential impacts on supply chains. The conversation shifts to Singapore's 5G rollout, addressing security concerns, cost implications, and strategic advantages. The discussion emphasizes the importance of a resilient 5G infrastructure and the need for viable use cases to justify investments.

What is the main hope for the US and China in their trade talks?

• To resolve issues and move forward

• To establish a new trade agreement

• To increase tariffs on each other

• To exclude other countries from talks

How is Southeast Asia positioned in the US-China trade dynamics?

• As a region closed to foreign investments

• As a battleground for ideological conflicts

• As a potential area for joint growth

• As a mediator in trade disputes

What is a key consideration for Singapore in its 5G rollout?

• Ensuring a strong and resilient infrastructure

• Choosing the cheapest vendor

• Focusing solely on speed

• Excluding all foreign vendors

What is Singapore's approach to vendor selection for 5G?

• Choosing vendors with the most advanced technology

• Ensuring vendors meet security requirements

• Selecting based on brand popularity

• Selecting vendors based on customer reviews

What is a potential cost implication of not using Huawei's technology?

• Increased costs by $62 billion

• Immediate cost savings

• No change in costs

• Decreased costs by $62 billion

What is Singapore's timeline for the 5G rollout?

• By 2020

• By 2022

• By 2023

• By 2025

What is a key challenge for 5G implementation according to the transcript?

• Ensuring viable use cases

• Reducing internet speeds

• Increasing the number of networks

• Finding enough vendors