CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - Singapore's banks embrace agentic AI, but are they ready for the risks?
Singapore's banks are giving AI a bigger role in their operations, with systems increasingly capable of making decisions and carrying out tasks independently. But with greater autonomy come new questions about accountability, cybersecurity and the risks of relying on external AI providers. As Singapore prepares for new AI risk management requirements, Hui Wong unpacks how banks can embrace innovation while keeping these risks in check with Irene Liu, Managing Director, Risk, Regulatory and Compliance Lead for Southeast Asia at Accenture, and Vinod Shankar, Accenture's Security Lead for Southeast Asia.
CNA938 Rewind - Najib’s house arrest controversy exposes tensions in Malaysian politics
The dispute surrounding former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak’s conditional royal pardon has raised questions about political influence, institutional independence and accountability. What does the timing reveal about Malaysia’s power dynamics, and could it shape the upcoming state elections in Melaka and Sarawak? Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng find out with James Chin, Professor of Asian Studies, University of Tasmania
CNA938 Rewind - Villa Vie Odyssey arrested in Singapore: creditor seeks over $9.2 million
A creditor of luxury residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey is seeking more than $9.2 million from its owners following the vessel's arrest in Singapore. Maritime lawyers warn that other creditors could also come forward. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng get the latest on the legal battle, how the ship could be released, and what the dispute means for passengers and crew from CNA's Claudia Lim
CNA938 Rewind - Punggol autonomous vehicle incidents: Who is liable if a driverless car crashes?
Two near misses involving autonomous vehicles in Punggol have raised questions about safety and accountability. When a self-driving car makes a mistake, who should bear responsibility—the operator, manufacturer, software developer or safety officer? Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine how Singapore's existing laws handle such incidents and whether new legislation can close the gaps with Chooi Jing Yen, Director, Chooi Jing Yen LLC
CNA938 Rewind - Nvidia stock tumbles amid Jensen Huang controversy: What investors should know
Nvidia has lost billions in market value following allegations involving CEO Jensen Huang and a suspected Chinese intelligence operative. Hairianto Diman and Andrea Heng examine how markets are responding, the potential impact on Nvidia's leadership and valuation, and whether the controversy could undermine investor confidence in the wider AI sector with Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst, Capital.com
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