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Airbus picks Iliad's Scaleway for AI, defence work in sovereignty push

Syngenta's $5 billion HK IPO pushed back amid agriculture sector uncertainty, Bloomberg News reports

One dead, three presumed dead from capsized boat in San Francisco Bay after search called off

July 15 - The U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday called off its search for people missing from a triple-deck pontoon boat that capsized in San Francisco Bay a day earlier, leaving the casualty toll at one confirmed death and…

Asia is racing to adopt AI agents. The rewards are clear - but so are the security risks

AI agents can be tasked to draft emails, write code and update documents, among other things. But the same autonomy that makes them valuable also creates vulnerabilities, warn cybersecurity experts.

Couple sues condominium management over termite damage, wins in what appears to be first such case

The judge took issue with the expert called by the condominium management of Freesia Woods, as he was the owner of the pest control company that had conducted inspections for the condo for years but overlooked the termit…

Singapore, Philippines vow smooth Asean chair transition – PM Wong

SINGAPORE – As Singapore takes over the Asean chairmanship from the Philippines in 2027, both sides will ensure a smooth transition, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on July 15. The two countries will also continue stre…

Singapore Night Festival returns in August with new Museum Zone and larger-than-life light shows

From immersive walking trails to projection mapping displays inspired by myths and legends, here's what to look forward to at this year's Singapore Night Festival, taking place from Aug 21 to Sep 5.

CNA Explains: The US has deployed sea drones in combat for the first time. Here's why it matters

An analyst says that the use of the sea drones by the US "lies less in the platform itself than in what it signals".

Contractor, manager charged over fatal 2024 Choa Chu Kang Waterworks toxic gas incident

The Ministry of Manpower also fined PUB and issued a "stern warning" to a PUB officer.

Hyundai Motor Group to make Boston Dynamics wholly owned with purchase of SoftBank stake

Flash flood emergency strikes Texas year after Camp Mystic disaster

July 15 - A flash flood watch was posted across a broad swath of Texas on Wednesday as heavy downpours turned rivers into raging, life-threatening torrents and washed out more than 100 roads, leading to dozens of rescues…

World Cup's 'Chief Watchers' savour tournament's dream job

Ben Yeo shuts all 6 sliced fish soup stalls after 5-figure loss, opens affordable zi char spot in Yishun

The Mediacorp actor-host describes his latest venture, 20 Dishes Only, as an “old-school neighbourhood zi char” stall. It opened in a Yishun coffeeshop earlier this month.

Singapore residents set to spend S$1 billion more a year in JB after RTS Link opens: Study

Groceries, drug stores and dining are expected to draw the biggest share of Singapore residents' spending across the border.

Dollar near one-month low as cooling inflation curbs Fed hike bets

BOJ may face pressure to ramp up bond-buying if yields spike, ex-central bank policymaker says

Celine Dion fuels speculation among local fans after reminiscing about Singapore in series of posts

The Canadian songstress has sparked intrigue from fans in Singapore after a series of seemingly random social media posts dedicated to the country.

United Airlines will soon let you take over the middle seat, for a price

The middle seat will have a fixed table for aisle and window passengers to share.

Indicted tycoon says $12.9b offer did not spur US to drop charges

His comments came in a legal filing ordered by a federal judge.

How terrorist groups are using AI to gain an edge in battle

Terrorist groups are using AI tools to modify weapons and plan attacks.