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Ursid Meteor Shower to Light Up 2025 Skies in Final Celestial Display of the Year
Skywatchers around the Northern Hemisphere are gearing up for one of the last notable astronomical events of 2025 as the Ursid meteor shower approaches its peak on the night...
MUIS to Distribute S$4.3M Year-End Payout to Over 6,000 Low-Income Households in Singapore
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) announced that more than 6,000 low-income households will receive a special year-end payout totaling S$4.3 million, aimed at helping families manage end-of-year...
Pakistan’s Expanding Use of AI Deepfakes and State-Backed Disinformation Campaigns
In recent months, Pakistan's social media space has seen a surge of AI-driven disinformation, with dozens of doctored videos and images pushed by accounts linked to the security establishment....
Singapore stocks edge higher, tracking regional bourses; STI up 0.9%
[SINGAPORE] Local shares closed higher on Monday (Dec 22), tracking regional bourses.The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.9 per cent or 40.51 points to close at 4,610.29. Meanwhile,...
AI, liquidity to drive Asia markets in 2026 amid US fiscal risks: Schroders
The technology sector remains the cornerstone of Schroders’ bullish thesis for the region[SINGAPORE] In 2025, US fiscal and geopolitical headwinds prompted investors to redeploy capital toward the East.Petr Kocourek,...
From Amazon to DBS: AI is driving thousands of job cuts worldwide
Global banks alone will cut as many as 200,000 jobs in the next three to five years[SINGAPORE] The global march of artificial intelligence (AI) continues, and in its shadow,...
Trans-Cab, Geolah receive full ride-hail licences from LTA
LTA has upgraded their provisional licences for point-to-point transport services[SINGAPORE] Transport operators Trans-Cab and Geolah on Monday (Dec 22) received full ride-hail service operator licences, having held provisional licences...
Oil prices gain on US interception of Venezuelan oil tanker over weekend
OIL prices climbed in early trade on Monday after the US intercepted a Venezuelan oil tanker over the weekend.Brent crude futures rose 44 cents, or 0.73 per cent, to US$60.91 per barrel...
Oil prices gain on US interception of oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela over weekend
OIL prices climbed in early trade on Monday after the US intercepted an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in international waters.Brent crude futures rose 44 cents, or...
Oil up on news the US intercepted an oil tanker off Venezuela
[SINGAPORE] Oil prices rose on Monday (Dec 22) after officials said the US had intercepted an oil tanker in international waters off the coast of Venezuela, raising fresh supply...
