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Alfred Siew

Alfred is a writer, speaker and media instructor who has covered the telecom, media and technology scene for more than 20 years. Previously the technology correspondent for The Straits Times, he now edits the Techgoondu.com blog and runs his own technology and media consultancy.
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Micron to build US$24 billion wafer plant in Singapore to boost AI chip supply

Micron is expanding its semiconductor production in Singapore with a US$24 billion…

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In regional first, Singapore tests more efficient direct-current power for data centres

Singapore data centre operator STT GDC is testing high-voltage direct current (HVDC)…

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Singapore debuts agentic AI governance framework to manage growing risks

Singapore has unveiled an agentic AI governance framework that seeks to guide…

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Can Sony Bravia remain a premium TV brand with rival TCL in control?

Sony Bravia TVs will be made by China's TCL in a joint…

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As AI demand surges, Seagate launches first 32TB CMR hard drives

Seagate has upped the capacity to 32TB for its SkyHawk AI, Exo…

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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold review: Mobile marvel for the curious (and rich)

It's expensive and not for everyone but Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold works…

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CES 2026: Intel Core Ultra 3, AMD Ryzen AI 400 chips fight it out in 2026 laptops

New Intel Core Ultra 3 and AMD Ryzen AI 400 chips are…

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Q&A: A “human firewall” is not about making zero mistakes, says Mimecast

Businesses now beef up a "human firewall" to be resistant to advanced…

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Singtel starts testing 50Gbps fibre broadband in Singapore labs

Singtel is running a technical trial of 50Gbps fibre broadband services which…

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End of AI hype in 2026? ROI will come when it’s easy as surfing the Web

Will AI make everyone lower standards to accept more work slop and…

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AI cyberattacks: In 2026, Asia-Pacific businesses need AI to shore things up

Through AI cyberattacks, hackers target businesses more effectively and on a larger…

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Singapore, Malaysia Kobo users get 25 per cent off e-books for a week

Singapore and Malaysia Kobo users now get 25 per cent off e-books…

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All a geek (or Techgoondu) wants for Christmas is…

What do the geeks at Techgoondu wish for this Christmas? Here's a…

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After initial rush, businesses shift focus to AI governance, security

After an initial rush, organisations now ask whether they have forgotten the…

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Asus ExpertBook P3 review: Built for the business user

The Asus ExpertBook P3 doesn't look flashy but it packs the performance…

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In price-sensitive Southeast Asia, smartphone shipments slip again: Omdia

Smartphone shipments in Southeast Asia slipped 1 per cent in the third…

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Smart glasses can now scan your iris to pay for things via Alipay+

You can scan your iris with a pair of smart glasses and…

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Singapore proposes AI oversight, risk management guidelines for financial sector

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has proposed guidelines calling for AI oversight…

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Decade of growth: Southeast Asia digital economy to reach US$300 billion by 2025

Southeast Asia's digital economy is set to grow to about US$300 billion…

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For AI to work, forget short-term gains, build trust with a human in the loop

Businesses that jump on the AI bandwagon with short-term gains in mind…

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