Singapore’s Minister for Communications and Information on Digital Push, 5G, Trade

The transcript discusses Singapore's investment in R&D for the digital economy, focusing on frontier technologies like AI and IoT. It outlines plans for 5G rollout, emphasizing vendor diversity and addressing security concerns, particularly regarding Huawei. The impact of US-China trade talks on global trade is examined, along with Singapore's trade relations with the EU and potential Brexit implications.

Which sectors are prioritized for the application of AI according to the digital economy vision?

• Agriculture and Tourism

• Retail and Manufacturing

• Financial Services and Transportation

• Healthcare and Education

What is the primary objective of the 5G rollout consultation process?

• To determine the cost of 5G services

• To select the best 5G technology

• To allocate spectrum effectively for industry applications

• To decide on the number of 5G towers

How does Singapore ensure robustness in its 5G system?

• By increasing data rates

• By emphasizing vendor diversity

• By using only local vendors

• By limiting the number of devices

What is Singapore's approach to concerns about Huawei's involvement in the 5G rollout?

• Singapore is conducting its own analysis

• Singapore is waiting for US guidance

• Singapore has no concerns about Huawei

• Singapore has banned Huawei completely

What is the significance of the ongoing trade talks between the US and China?

• They only affect the US economy

• They have no impact on global trade

• They are crucial for global economic stability

• They are irrelevant to Singapore

How does Singapore view its trade agreement with the EU in the context of Brexit?

• As a temporary measure

• As a replacement for UK trade

• As a step towards deeper engagement with Europe

• As a way to isolate from Asia

What opportunity does the EU-Singapore FTA represent for Singapore-based companies?

• An opportunity to engage with European SMEs

• A chance to exit the Asian market

• A way to avoid US tariffs

• A method to reduce local competition