Speaking multiculturalism in Singapore – literally
Once discouraged, Singlish has gained acceptance as a unifying symbol of Singapore's multicultural identity, reflecting growing national pride and linguistic confidence.
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Spate of rogue AI hacking points to lack of tech oversight, outdated defences: Experts
Recent rogue AI cyberattacks reveal governance blind spots and outdated defenses, prompting experts to call for stricter oversight and AI-driven security to counter automated threats.
‘We don’t have to repeat the 30 years’: India taps Asia’s chip hubs to fast-track semiconductor ambitions
India is fast-tracking its semiconductor industry by leveraging foreign expertise and investments to build chip packaging facilities and integrate into the global supply chain.
Semiconductor firm VSMC opens S$8.5 billion plant in Singapore, expected to create 1,600 jobs
Semiconductor firm VSMC opened an S$8.5 billion wafer plant in Singapore, expected to create 1,600 jobs and produce 44,000 wafers monthly by 2029.
Anthropic warns AI may pose ‘existential risks to humanity’ in IPO filing
Anthropic warned investors in its IPO prospectus that advanced AI could pose existential risks to humanity, citing safety evaluation challenges and uncertain returns on safety research.
Nvidia rival AMD to buy industry pioneer’s AI start-up World Labs for US$8.2 billion
AMD agreed to acquire AI start-up World Labs, founded by Fei-Fei Li, for US$8.2 billion in stock to strengthen its AI models and better compete with Nvidia.
Ukraine expects no Black Sea ceasefire in coming months
Ukraine expects no Black Sea ceasefire soon due to Russian rejections, leaving vital grain exports severely constrained and risking millions of tons in stranded crops.
US, Iran separately talk with mediators in latest bid to end war
US and Iranian officials engaged in separate mediated talks to end the seven-month war, discussing a ceasefire proposal and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
US finalises new lower fuel economy standards in boost for petrol-powered vehicles
The US finalized lower vehicle fuel economy standards to boost petrol car sales, reducing initial purchase costs while increasing long-term fuel consumption and emissions.
Ukraine’s Zelensky says North Korea prepares to deploy another 10,000 troops to Russia
Ukrainian President Zelensky said over 8,000 North Korean troops are in Russia, with another 10,000 preparing to deploy to aid Russia's war against Ukraine.
Wall St declines as oil prices, Treasury yields remain elevated
Wall Street indexes fell as elevated oil prices and rising Treasury yields fueled inflation concerns and heightened expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
US stocks fall as higher oil prices, Treasury yields weigh
US stocks fell as rising oil prices and Treasury yields fueled inflation worries and expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes amid Iran tensions.