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Singapore sets aside S$118 million for research into bio-based chemicals
Funding is announced as new research centre opens with focus on engineering biology[SINGAPORE] Some S$118 million in public funding has been set aside for research into producing chemicals from...
Revolut’s rise to become Europe’s US$115 billion big bank rival
The London-based company has a “diversified business model”, a spokesperson saidPublished Mon, Oct 5, 2026 · 02:41 PM[LONDON] Revolut has risen to become Europe’s most valuable startup and a challenge...
Al Qaeda calls for more attacks on US and Israeli flights after horror FlyDubai ‘hijack’
A pro-Al Qaeda publication has called for attacks on US and Israeli aircraft after the attempted takeover of a FlyDubai flight last week, raising fresh concerns about aviation security...
Data centre operator Firmus said to plan allocating half of IPO to existing investors
Published Mon, Oct 5, 2026 · 11:38 AM[MELBOURNE] Firmus Grid plans to allocate about half of the shares in its initial public offering to existing shareholders, putting Nvidia and...
Saudi Arabia unexpectedly cuts November oil prices to Asia to 6-year lows
The official selling price to the region is below the average of Oman and Dubai benchmark pricesPublished Mon, Oct 5, 2026 · 10:02 AM — Updated Mon, Oct 5,...
Singapore a high-value market for ChatGPT ads, but Indonesia, Vietnam offer scale: analysts
Ads are shown to users on its free tier and Go plan, which costs S$11 a month in the city-state[SINGAPORE] Singapore may offer OpenAI some of South-east Asia’s most...
Japan stocks gain, Asian shares rise as Fed hike bets ease, oil gains
Published Mon, Oct 5, 2026 · 09:09 AMASIAN stocks rose after a softer US jobs data report eased pressure on the US Federal Reserve to keep raising interest rates....
Nasdaq 100’s uptrend intact after rebound above key support
AS AT early October 2026, the Nasdaq 100 strengthened following a strong rebound from its mid-September lows, keeping its broader uptrend intact. The index remains aligned with an ascending...
Paris riots: French capital in flames as hundreds of furious protesters arrested
Paris has become a focal point of a rapidly escalating protest movement in France, with clashes between demonstrators and police, fires, and mass arrests deepening concerns over a wave...
India Election Protests Escalate as Opposition Targets Poll Chief
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in New Delhi and Mumbai on Sunday, demanding the resignation of India's chief election commissioner over controversial changes to voter lists, as...
