Taiwan shows off first missile to be jointly made with US firm
Taiwan is racing to bolster its armed forces as Beijing, which views the island as its own territory, steps up military pressure.
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Agoda axes 50 Singapore staff; manpower ministry looking into claims of workers being told not to contact authorities
Agoda said this is in line with its “continuous improvement drive to enhance operational efficiency”.
AI enters prime time in software innovation, pays off in less than 2 years: Singapore survey
In Singapore-specific insights, the report found that investment in AI software innovation could unlock more than SG$6 billion in economic value.
EU eyes deeper India alliance despite concern over Moscow ties
Negotiations, relaunched in 2022, have gained pace since the re-election of U.S. President Donald Trump. Faced with Trump's tariffs, both sides have accelerated efforts to foster…
Manila to hold its ground at disputed Scarborough Shoal even as Beijing cranks up pressure
Analysts warn of potential detentions and a deeper crisis if China enforces a no-go zone under environmental protection pretexts.
Singapore defence minister Chan Chun Sing meets top Chinese general Zhang Youxia in Beijing, reaffirms defence ties
Both leaders also reaffirmed warm relations and committed to frequent military interactions, bilaterally and multilaterally.
Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing kicks off China visit in Guangzhou
Defence Minister Chan visited naval headquarters and a training facility, highlighting the mutual understanding fostered by naval interactions between Singapore and China.
Chinese teens who peed in Haidilao hotpot broth in Shanghai fined $395,000
The incident happened in February at the Shanghai branch of Haidilao, China’s largest hotpot chain. The 17-year-olds urinated into a pot of broth at the restaurant, filmed…
Japan upstart political party to install AI leader
The AI will not dictate political activities of party members but will focus on decisions such as distribution of its resources among members.
Israel begins ground offensive in Gaza City as UN probe accuses it of ‘genocide’
The assault drew widespread condemnation, with the UN’s rights chief demanding an end to the “carnage."