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GSM Arena
a day ago
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- GSM Arena
Infinix Smart 10 leaked image brings specs along too
Infinix is apparently working on the Smart 10, a 4G-only entry-level smartphone due to launch very soon. Today, its specs have been leaked alongside the image you can see below. The Smart 10 is rumored to come with a 6.67-inch HD+ LCD screen with 120 Hz refresh rate, and a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 10W wired charging. The phone is powered by the Unisoc T615 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It has an 8 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera setup and an 8 MP selfie camera. It runs Android 15 Go Edition with Infinix's XOS 15.1.0 on top. It has dual speakers, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It's unclear exactly when it will be made official, but it can't be long now. It also goes without saying that this should be a very cheap device, based on its specs. Source
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
What PM Wong's new Cabinet line-up signals for succession
The votes are in, the general election is over, and a new Parliament is taking shape. The last piece of the GE2025 chapter was unveiled on May 21: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's Cabinet line-up, which had a few surprises including just one deputy prime minister (DPM) position and a bumper crop of seven newly-elected MPs who will be political office-holders. In this episode of The Usual Place Podcast, I unpack the post-GE2025 Cabinet line-up with Singapore Management University law don Eugene Tan and Ms Nydia Ngiow, the managing director of strategic advisory firm BowerGroupAsia. For Prof Tan, not having a second DPM was a surprise move, and he noted that PM Wong is 'breaking that particular trend'. He pointed out that Mr Chan Chun Sing, who will be Defence Minister and Coordinating Minister for Public Services, and Mr Ong Ye Kung, who will continue on as Health Minister and take on the role of Coordinating Minister for Social Policies, are both front runners for the DPM position, given that they are part of PM Wong's core team of senior leaders. However, Prof Tan pointed out, 'the field may not be limited to them'. As the new government gets to work, other potential candidates may eventually stand out. 'I think nothing is cast in stone. There is certainly no inevitability from being coordinating minister to DPM.' Going into the next term of government, Ms Ngiow said the much-talked about 4G leadership renewal is in place. Given the publicity and talk around the new faces during the general election, she added: 'We can expect that the public will definitely scrutinise this Parliament and Cabinet a bit more closely. All eyes will be on how the 4G leaders will then be helping to lead and guide the younger generations moving forward.' Highlights (click/tap above): 1:21 Was it a safe reshuffle, or were there surprises in PM Wong's new Cabinet? 3:03 One thing about the line-up that stood out for Prof Tan and Ms Ngiow 4:18 'Breaking the trend' when it comes to having two DPMs - and who could step up by the mid-term 7:46 Are Ministers Ong Ye Kung and Chan Chun Sing the front runners for the DPM spot? 10:11 On moving National Development Minister Desmond Lee to the Ministry of Education 11:20 A 'bigger canvas' at the Ministry of National Development: Prof Tan on Mr Chee Hong Tat's move 13:42 The task force at the Ministry of Trade and Industry 17:51 What does the post of Acting Minister mean? 19:48 The mix of new faces in the Cabinet 22:48 A bumper crop of people with 'political office-holder potential' sets the scene for leadership renewal: Prof Tan 24:46 Not getting a promotion in this Cabinet isn't necessarily a negative thing 27:22 Different people bring their own strengths, says Ms Ngiow on those who have stayed in their roles 28:56 On Dr Faishal Ibrahim's appointment as Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs 31:22 Will we see labour chief Ng Chee Meng back in government at a later time? 35:21 People want to see what the PAP backbenchers can do; must show that they are relevant, says Prof Tan 37:17 With the 4G renewal complete, it's time to look at the next generation of leaders 40:50 Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong's role in this Government Host: Natasha Ann Zachariah (natashaz@ Read Natasha's articles: Follow Natasha on her IG account and DM her your thoughts on this topic: Follow Natasha on LinkedIn: Filmed by ST Video: Joel Chng, Rubeen Raj and Marc Justin De Souza Edited by ST Podcast producers: Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh ST Podcasts' executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow The Usual Place Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops: Channel: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: YouTube: Feedback to: podcast@ --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: ST Podcasts website: ST Podcasts YouTube: --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: Google Play: Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here
Business Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Putting together a new Cabinet in an uncertain world
WHEN forming his first Cabinet a year ago, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong kept most portfolios untouched. For this new term, the question is whether he will stick to filling vacated roles and making a few consequent changes – or a more drastic reshuffle is on the cards. When he took over the country's top role last May, he made few changes beyond appointing Gan Kim Yong as deputy prime minister and promoting some junior officeholders. At the time, PM Wong said: 'Continuity and stability are key considerations, especially as we are approaching the end of this term of government.' All the ministers had 'a full plate of work to see through', he said. 'So to avoid any disruptions, I have decided to keep them in their present roles until the end of the term.' But he added that if re-elected, he intended to rotate fourth-generation (4G) ministers to different portfolios 'and give them wider exposure and experience'. However, this was in May 2024. At the time, Singapore's growth was strengthening and expected to improve further. The possibility of a second Trump presidency in the US was a distant threat. Since then, Donald Trump's re-election has brought sweeping tariffs that are upending the global trading order. PM Wong has warned that there may be no going back to a pre-Trump world. Amid such uncertainty, continuity and stability might well remain key considerations. Indeed, the importance of retaining DPM Gan – a key figure in US trade talks – was stressed repeatedly in the GE campaign. Repeated reshuffles Yet PM Wong has also highlighted the importance of renewal, with GE2025's slate of new candidates containing the seeds of the fifth generation leadership. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up One might draw a parallel with the 2011 general election, in which the core of Singapore's 4G leadership – including PM Wong – entered politics. Most took up officeholder roles in the post-election Cabinet. Between GE2011 and GE2015, then prime minister Lee Hsien Loong reshuffled the Cabinet each year. Most changes involved the 4G officeholders, with some of them being made acting ministers in the first reshuffle in 2012. In contrast, several third-generation leaders saw their roles solidify in that term. In the post-GE2011 Cabinet, former minister Ng Eng Hen took up the Defence portfolio, which he held until his retirement before GE2025. One might ask how much exposure is enough for a minister, and how many ministries a career might span. Besides Defence, Ng had two other portfolios as a full minister. Former senior minister Teo Chee Hean, who also retired before GE2025, helmed four ministries in his career. The post-election Cabinet may thus see some senior 4G members staying put in their third portfolio – or moving into their fourth to fill the role of defence minister. DPM Gan has helmed three different ministries thus far: Manpower, Health as well as Trade and Industry. Similarly, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung previously headed Transport and Education, while Education Minister Chan Chun Sing previously helmed the Ministry of Trade and Industry, as well as Social and Family Development. Major portfolio swaps are more likely for Cabinet members who are only on their first or second full ministerial position, such as Desmond Lee or Chee Hong Tat. This term of government may be one for continuity nearer the top, as 4G leaders mature, and rotations in other ministries as the fifth generation leadership begins to take shape.
Malay Mail
17-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
MCMC to review big gap in $G coverage among telcos across Malaysia, says Fahmi
CYBERJAYA, May 17 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will examine the disparity in 4G Coverage of Populated Areas (CoPA) among telecommunications companies (telcos) in different locations, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said that although Malaysia has achieved an overall 92 per cent 4G CoPA nationwide, coverage levels vary significantly between telcos. 'Some telcos have CoPA as low as 76 per cent, while others go up to 86 per cent,' he told reporters after officiating the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2025 celebration here today. Fahmi said he had instructed MCMC to provide detailed reports showing both the national aggregate and individual telco CoPA, broken down by state. 'We want to make sure that when Malaysians pay for Internet packages, they receive coverage across the country - not just in selected areas. We're paying for nationwide access,' he said. Fahmi stressed that 4G services must be available throughout Malaysia, and that the government had been actively working to enhance network-sharing among telcos. 'I've worked hard to get all telcos to participate in network sharing, and we formalised this through a recently published framework,' he said. On another development, Fahmi said the soon-to-be-enforced Online Safety Act (OnSA) 2024 would play a crucial role in holding social media platforms accountable for the content they host, particularly in protecting users from scams and online harm. He emphasised that OnSA would compel platforms to share the responsibility of ensuring a safer digital environment. 'One of the key objectives is to make sure that social media platforms are responsible for the kind of content available on their platforms,' he said. Fahmi also raised concern over the lack of action by major platforms, especially Facebook, in tackling scam and gambling advertisements, despite these being paid content. 'For example, there are many scam and gambling ads, yet Facebook hasn't done enough to remove them - simply because scammers are paying for them,' he said. 'As such, we're waiting for the Online Safety Act to receive royal assent, and once it comes into effect, we believe that the OnSA will play a pivotal role,' he added. Passed by Parliament in December last year, the OnSA will require social media platform providers to meet three core responsibilities: ensuring platform safety, protecting children under the age of 13, and limiting access to harmful content. Platforms will also be required to issue clear user guidelines, including terms of use, and provide mechanisms for users to report harmful or offensive content. — Bernama
GSM Arena
16-05-2025
- GSM Arena
Mystery Redmi phone gets certified with big battery, will also be Poco branded
Xiaomi's sub-brands are working on a new smartphone, which has just been certified by the FCC - that is, the Redmi version of it, bearing the model number 25078RA3EL. It lacks 5G support, so it will be 4G-only. The phone boasts a massive 6.9-inch LCD touchscreen, and a big 6,000 mAh battery. It will support 33W wired charging, and will ship running Xiaomi's HyperOS 2.2. The live image you can see below shows a V-shaped notch at the top of the screen, which, along with the lack of 5G support, confirms that this will be a very cheap device. It will also be offered under the Poco brand globally, as it's been EEC certified with the model number 25078PC3EG. The "2507" at the beginning of both of those model numbers implies it was initially planned to come out in or around July this year, but do keep in mind that Xiaomi and its sub-brands don't always stick to the initial schedule. Either way, we're sure we'll be hearing more about this soon, so stay tuned. Via
