Singapore laws must keep pace with technologies yet to be invented: Edwin Tong
Singapore's Law Minister Edwin Tong stated that the nation is shifting its legislative strategy to proactively regulate future technologies. The government aims to create laws that remain effective as new digital behaviors and potential harms emerge.
Why it matters
This approach highlights a global trend where governments are attempting to balance rapid technological innovation with the need for robust legal frameworks.
The law minister said Singapore is no longer drafting laws only for today's technologies, giving examples of regulations that tackle fake news and cybercrime.
Minister for Law Mr Edwin Tong speaking at a conference for the Commonwealth Association of Legislative Counsel, Jul 15, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Alyssa Tan)
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