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Google launches Gemini 3, embeds AI model into search immediately
[SAN FRANCISCO] Alphabet’s Google on Tuesday (Nov 18) launched the latest version of its artificial intelligence model Gemini, emphasising that the new capabilities will be immediately available in several...
Authorities Seize Record 35.7Kg of Rhino Horns Worth S$1.13M at Singapore’s Changi Airport
Earlier this month, an attempt to smuggle a record 35.7 kg of rhinoceros horns from South Africa to Laos through Changi Airport was stopped.The National Parks Board (NParks) and...
Temu-owner PDD Holdings beats profit expectations, outlook uncertain
Adjusted earnings per share of 21.08 yuan (S$3.86) beat analysts’ average forecast of 16.84 yuan[SHANGHAI] China’s PDD Holdings beat forecasts on Tuesday (Nov 18) with a 14 per cent...
Malaysia palm oil output to meet forecast despite monsoon season, says SD Guthrie
[KUALA LUMPUR] The arrival of the monsoon season has raised concerns about potential disruptions to Malaysian palm oil production over the next two months, but weather patterns have not...
Xiaomi’s EV arm makes a profit for the first time
The division, which sold its first car last year, posts a profit of 700 million yuan in the September quarter [BEIJING] Xiaomi reported quarterly profit from its electric vehicle...
Temasek-backed Manner Coffee seeks Hong Kong IPO, 10 years after starting as tiny stall: sources
[HONG KONG] China’s Manner Coffee is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong as soon as next year, according to people with knowledge of the matter, reviving expectations...
Singtel users report mobile service disruption on Nov 18
[SINGAPORE] Singtel was hit by an outage on Tuesday (Nov 18), with more than 1,600 reports in the afternoon.Reports of outages spiked on Downdetector at that time, falling briefly...
Nio’s Firefly EV brand seeks growth in right-hand drive markets without tariffs
Firefly EV marketed as premium in Singapore, avoiding price war with domestic rivals[SHANGHAI] Firefly, a compact electric vehicle brand owned by China’s Nio, is seeking growth in right-hand drive...
STI falls 0.9%, tracking regional peers
[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended lower on Tuesday (Nov 18), tracking regional losses.The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) lost 0.9 per cent or 38.92 points to finish at 4,504.67. Meanwhile,...
Europe’s banks face ‘unprecedentedly high’ risk of shocks, ECB warns
[FRANKFURT] Eurozone banks must prepare for unprecedented shocks causing severe disruptions with far-reaching consequences for financial systems, the European Central Bank said on Tuesday (Nov 18) as it outlined...
