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Key European leaders demand Israel halt West Bank settlement project

Key European leaders demand Israel halt West Bank settlement project

European leaders from France, Germany, Italy, and Britain condemned Israel’s new West Bank settlement tenders, warning the project threatens a two-state solution and violates international law. Israel rejected the criticism.

China robot makers flock to Beijing show, seek path to mass adoption

China robot makers flock to Beijing show, seek path to mass adoption

At Beijing’s World Robot Conference, Chinese firms showcased innovations to boost investor interest. Despite rapid sector growth, experts note that large-scale commercial adoption remains a decade away.

Trump’s war on tariff evasion could turn into a battle over global manufacturing

Trump’s war on tariff evasion could turn into a battle over global manufacturing

The Trump administration’s crackdown on tariff evasion through transshipment risks escalating global trade tensions, potentially forcing a major confrontation over manufacturing origins and international supply chain rules.

South Korea minister says Trump appears to be pressuring Seoul over Iran, investment

South Korea minister says Trump appears to be pressuring Seoul over Iran, investment

South Korea’s Foreign Minister believes President Trump is scaling back joint military drills to pressure Seoul regarding Iran war support and pending investment commitments.

AI demand lifts Singapore key exports 24.2% in July, but misses forecasts

AI demand lifts Singapore key exports 24.2% in July, but misses forecasts

Singapore’s key exports rose 24.2% in July, driven by strong AI-related demand. Despite this growth, the performance missed economist forecasts of 26.8%.

Singapore’s key exports rise 24.2% in July due to strong AI demand, but miss forecasts

Singapore’s key exports rise 24.2% in July due to strong AI demand, but miss forecasts

Singapore’s July non-oil domestic exports rose 24.2% on strong AI-driven electronics demand, missing forecasts. The government raised its 2026 growth outlook, despite declines in non-electronics exports and new US levies.

Taiwan wraps up its largest annual military exercises

Taiwan wraps up its largest annual military exercises

Taiwan has concluded its 42nd annual Han Kuang military exercises, incorporating lessons from global conflicts to strengthen its defenses against increasing pressure from China.

US semiconductor equipment firm Lam Research to add 200 jobs in Singapore amid AI boom

US semiconductor equipment firm Lam Research to add 200 jobs in Singapore amid AI boom

Lam Research is hiring 200 specialized engineering and technical staff in Singapore to support rising demand for AI-driven chipmaking technologies, primarily targeting local talent to strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem.

Singapore bankers, China-linked clients gear up for Beijing’s scrutiny of offshore trusts

Singapore bankers, China-linked clients gear up for Beijing’s scrutiny of offshore trusts

China’s new tax rules on offshore trusts increase scrutiny for wealthy Chinese clients. Singaporean bankers are now advising clients to ensure compliance and navigate complex tax liabilities under these stricter regulations.

North Korea may increase western Russia deployment to 50,000 troops

North Korea may increase western Russia deployment to 50,000 troops

Russia and North Korea plan to increase North Korean troop deployments to 50,000 by November to support Russia’s offensive in Ukraine’s Donbas region.

Russia’s Putin visits Japan-claimed islands for first time; Tokyo protests

Russia’s Putin visits Japan-claimed islands for first time; Tokyo protests

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Japan-claimed Kuril Islands for the first time, prompting a formal protest from Tokyo over the long-standing territorial dispute.

DeepSeek publicises efforts to challenge Anthropic’s Claude code

DeepSeek publicises efforts to challenge Anthropic’s Claude code

DeepSeek is recruiting a specialized team to develop AI agent software, aiming to compete with Anthropic’s Claude Code and expand its presence in the automated business tools market.