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Singapore, UAE can do more to connect their businesses and investors: PM Wong

Singapore, UAE can do more to connect their businesses and investors: PM Wong

PM Lawrence Wong said Singapore and the UAE can deepen business and investor ties beyond government cooperation, exploring opportunities in energy, AI and defence technologies.

Deadline for change: How APEC is accelerating Shenzhen's makeover - and what could last

Deadline for change: How APEC is accelerating Shenzhen's makeover - and what could last

APEC is speeding Shenzhen’s makeover—fixing foreign-language signs, adding translation and payment help, and tightening safety—but experts question whether these changes will last after the summit.

Getty Images says commenced proceedings in US bankruptcy court

Getty Images says commenced proceedings in US bankruptcy court

Getty Images filed voluntary Chapter 11 in Delaware to complete a pre-packaged restructuring backed by up to $533m from the Getty family and Koch, expecting to go private by year-end.

North Korea tells border troops to take 'resolute action' if South threatens their safety

North Korea tells border troops to take 'resolute action' if South threatens their safety

North Korea ordered border troops to respond resolutely if South Korea threatens their safety, as tensions rise and Kim Yo Jong says new firepower units have taken firing positions.

UK inflation picks up more than expected to 3.5% in September

UK inflation picks up more than expected to 3.5% in September

UK inflation rose more than expected to 3.5% in September from 3.1%, driven by higher energy prices, strengthening expectations the Bank of England will raise rates.

South-east Asia’s digital economy to hit US$368b in 2026, up 17% as AI uplifts growth

South-east Asia’s digital economy to hit US$368b in 2026, up 17% as AI uplifts growth

South-east Asia’s digital economy is forecast to reach US$368 billion in 2026, up 17%, driven by AI across e-commerce, travel, media, and delivery.

Data, applications, computing power: Get the network wrong, and AI adoption stalls

Data, applications, computing power: Get the network wrong, and AI adoption stalls

AI adoption stalls without agile, secure networks connecting data, applications and computing power; companies must first assess data and scale connectivity on demand.

Chinese automaker reports set to shine before challenges mount

Chinese automaker reports set to shine before challenges mount

Chinese automakers' third-quarter earnings should get an export boost, but EU hybrid-vehicle import caps and China's VAT rebate cut cloud the outlook, prompting a localisation push.

Ambani’s Jio seeks historic IPO a decade after disrupting India telecom

Ambani’s Jio seeks historic IPO a decade after disrupting India telecom

Jio Platforms launches India’s largest IPO, seeking a lower valuation than Bharti Airtel as growth slows and investors prize higher ARPU over subscriber scale.

Singapore sets aside $45m to help advanced manufacturing SMEs use AI solutions

Singapore sets aside $45m to help advanced manufacturing SMEs use AI solutions

Singapore will invest over $45 million in three years to help advanced manufacturing SMEs adopt ready-to-deploy AI tools for design, scheduling and predictive maintenance.

China says APEC finance ministers agree to boost policy coordination

China says APEC finance ministers agree to boost policy coordination

China said APEC finance ministers agreed to strengthen policy coordination, CNA reported.

China's Moonshot AI to operate in Singapore, jobs post shows

China's Moonshot AI to operate in Singapore, jobs post shows

Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI is expanding into Singapore, signaled by a new sales job posting on LinkedIn seeking candidates to drive revenue and partnerships.