The Ultimate Guide to Surveillance
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Surveillance.
What to know about Surveillance
Surveillance encompasses a wide array of technologies and practices used to monitor environments, individuals, and activities for security, safety, and operational purposes. This field is rapidly evolving with advancements in AI, video analytics, biometrics, and networked devices, transforming traditional surveillance from mere observation tools to intelligent systems capable of proactive threat detection and enhanced data insights.
Our collection of stories explores the diverse aspects of surveillance, from the deployment of cutting-edge video cameras and AI-powered analytics to concerns around privacy, government oversight, and ethical considerations. Readers will find insights into market trends, new product launches, and regulatory developments, alongside reviews and discussions on the impact of surveillance technologies in homes, businesses, critical infrastructure, and public spaces.
Engage with these articles to understand how surveillance technologies are shaping security strategies, the challenges posed by data privacy and cybersecurity risks, and the balancing act between safety and civil liberties in an increasingly monitored world.
Asian Surveillance News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
NEC & UrbanChain test parking charges when drivers leave
Drivers could avoid being billed while circling for spaces as the month-long trial in Fukuoka Prefecture links charges to exiting the car.
HTX & NCS deepen tech tie-up for Singapore Home Team
The deal expands joint work on robots, drones and AI tools for Singapore's security agencies, though financial terms were not disclosed.
Suprema & Hyundai teams plan robot-ready smart homes
Suprema and Hyundai are teaming up to design AI-secured robot-ready housing, blending architecture, security and autonomous services.
Indonesia launches SHECURE Digital to protect women online
Indonesia has launched SHECURE Digital, a national programme to shield women and girls from online abuse, extortion and data exploitation.
Google launches age checks for young users in Singapore
Google has begun using AI-powered age checks in Singapore, tightening default safety settings for under-18s on Search, Play, Maps and YouTube.
Suprema unveils dual BioStar platforms, new biometrics
Suprema debuts twin BioStar access platforms and flagship AI facial terminal at Intersec 2026, targeting high-security, high-traffic sites.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Surveillance
Featured News
Expert Columns
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Face recognition for women in half niqabs: Common challenges and practical fixes
Espionage Without Noise: Understanding APT36's Enduring Campaigns
Challenges and solutions in cross-border identity verification
Watch out for these eight trends to impact cybersecurity teams in 2026
How AI face recognition leads theft investigation in retail stores
Edge or server? Choosing the best facial recognition architecture for access control systems
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Surveillance News
IvedaAir draws defence & government interest worldwide
Defence contractors and government buyers are weighing a longer-endurance drone that Iveda says can support surveillance, safety and response work.
Google warns of AI-powered cyberattacks in live ops
Defenders now have minutes, not hours, as attackers use agentic AI to automate credential theft, scanning and extortion across live operations.
Singapore safety show launches smart cities initiative
The programme targets buyers seeking integrated urban systems as Asia's cities race to link safety, data and emergency response.
HID launches self-service visitor kiosk for enterprises
Visitors at large sites may face tighter identity checks as the new kiosk links document scanning, face matching and badge issuance in one step.
Arctera partners with Arca on governed legal AI workflows
Legal teams will be able to search records without exporting them from governed systems, reducing compliance risk and preserving audit trails.
Hadrius raises USD $27 million to boost AI compliance
The funding will help regulated finance firms monitor rapidly growing communications and trading data as AI-driven compliance risks intensify.
DroneShield launches software update for air-gapped users
Operators on disconnected networks can now install upgrades via removable media, reducing reliance on remote support for counter-drone systems.
Planet VPN urges caution over free cybersecurity tools
Users could expose browsing and chatbot data if they trust free security software that quietly monetises information, Planet VPN said.
DSi Compliance launches DS-Investigator for audio analysis
Law enforcement teams may cut review time as the platform tackles noisy, multilingual recordings and flags relevant evidence from $50.
ASPEED and Cupola360 unveil data centre systems portfolio
ASPEED and Cupola360 present server control, security silicon and AI-driven remote management systems for data centres and enterprise sites.
Motorola to buy D-Fend Solutions for USD $1.5 billion
The acquisition will expand Motorola's security push as regulators and customers intensify efforts to counter rogue drones without disrupting approved flights.
ESET links China-aligned hacks to oil, Syria & tech
The report says Chinese threat groups are now tracking oil, reconstruction and strategic technologies across Venezuela, Syria, South Korea and the Gulf.
BenQ unveils AI ecosystem spanning industry & healthcare
Rising demand for computing power and cooling is pushing BenQ's AI push beyond pilots into practical use across factories, hospitals and shops.
eflow & Iress frame trading compliance partnership
Firms using Iress software will gain linked surveillance tools as regulators tighten scrutiny of trading transparency, abuse controls and best execution.
World Cup may become proving ground for AI betting fraud
AI scraping could distort live betting markets during the World Cup, raising fraud risks for bookmakers and ordinary punters alike.
Pimloc & Dynamic Workflow Solutions team on redaction
Agencies could cut disclosure delays as the new system automates redaction of body-worn camera, CCTV and phone footage before release.
DroneShield & Terma agree counter-drone collaboration
Rising demand for layered anti-drone defences could open new defence contracts as DroneShield and Terma test joint systems in key regions.
NCS unveils AI partnerships for public safety in APAC
Public agencies may soon use faster threat detection as NCS ties up with Mistral AI, VAST Data and robotics firms across Asia Pacific.
Android banking trojan linked to Cambodia scam compound
Banks and government agencies face a wider mobile fraud threat after researchers tied fake Android apps to a Cambodia scam compound.
Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
Banks and public bodies in 21 countries face device-takeover fraud that can steal SMS codes, biometric data and funds.