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Trump signs Russia sanctions bill, India faces 100% tariff risk
United States President Donald Trump has signed a new sanctions bill against Russia and Iran.
Waymo to launch robotaxi service in Singapore by 2028
Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Alphabet, has announced its plan to launch a robotaxi service in Singapore in 2028.
Sweden's EQT Group to invest $50B in India by 2030
Swedish private equity firm EQT Group has announced plans to invest $50 billion in India by 2030.
AI start-up Manus seeks $4B valuation after Meta split
Chinese-founded artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Manus is looking to double its valuation to $4 billion.
Anthropic building first data center in Australia for $31.9B
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind the Claude language model, has signed a deal for its first Australian data center in western Queensland.
Singapore auctions luxury goods from $2.4B money-laundering case
Singapore is now left with a trove of luxury items after one of the largest money laundering busts in history.
Singapore offering cash rewards to promote reading?
In an innovative move, Singapore has launched a five-year national campaign aimed at promoting reading among its citizens.
Japan's centenarian population surpasses 100,000 mark for 1st time
Japan has broken a new record in its long-standing tradition of longevity. For the first time, the number of people aged 100 or older has crossed the 100,000 mark.
Asian students beat US peers as AI reshapes classroom learning
Asian high-school students have outperformed their Western counterparts in reading, science, and math, according to the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
PhonePe, Visa introduce tap to pay and cross-border QR payments
PhonePe and Visa have launched three new payment features at the Global Fintech Fest 2026.
PM of world's least-corrupted nation gets salary hike of $1M
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced a major salary hike for political leaders in the city-state.
Singapore probes 'racist' comments against Indians after Nepal flash floods
Singapore authorities have launched an investigation into "racist and xenophobic" comments against people of Indian origin.
Indonesia: 50,000-feet high volcanic ash delays 2,300 flights
The Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia has erupted multiple times since Friday, sending ash clouds up to 50,000 feet into the atmosphere.
Indian Bank to open representative office in Dubai
Indian Bank has announced its plans to set up a representative office in Dubai. The decision comes after the bank's board approved the move as part of its strategy to expand overseas operations.
Bodies not found, Nepal relatives are holding symbolic funerals
The death toll from the devastating flash floods in the Nepal-Tibet region has risen to 1,243 as of Thursday.
Toxic haze from Indonesia spreads to Malaysia, Philippines
Toxic haze from forest and land fires in Indonesia has spread to neighboring countries, including the Philippines and Malaysia.
JioHotstar goes global, launches in UK, Canada, Singapore
India's leading streaming platform, JioHotstar, has officially launched in the United Kingdom (UK), Canada, and Singapore.
What's special about deep-sea diving vessel INS Nipun commissioned today
The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Nipun, its second indigenous Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
This city has the most number of billionaires in Asia
The global billionaire population has seen its fastest growth since 2020, driven largely by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.
Indian Bank to open 100 new branches, recruit 2,500 employees
Indian Bank plans to expand its operations by opening around 100 new branches in the current fiscal year, according to PTI.
Will Air India get new funding from Singapore Airlines?
Singapore's state-owned investment firm Temasek has backed Singapore Airlines's (SIA) long-term strategy in India.
SHEIN to raise $1.7B in Hong Kong IPO
SHEIN, the popular online fast-fashion retailer, is gearing up for its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO).
Singapore offering $55,000 per child to boost birth rate
In a major move to combat its declining birth rate, Singapore has announced a new family support package.
Death penalty necessary for high-level corruption, says Zoho's Sridhar Vembu
Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho, has suggested that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay should consider adopting Singapore-like laws to combat drug dealing and high-level corruption.
Singapore's new data center runs on living human brain cells
Singapore has unveiled a revolutionary biological data center prototype, the first of its kind in the world.
YouTube Premium gets another price hike
YouTube Premium prices are rising in countries worldwide, Google confirms to users.
Bilibili takes on YouTube with global expansion
Chinese video-sharing platform Bilibili is gearing up for a major international expansion. The company has relaunched its international app and is working on an English-language website.
Zubeen Garg death case: SC orders speedy witness examinations
The Supreme Court of India on Monday ordered the speedy conclusion of witness examinations in the Zubeen Garg death case.
Indian diaspora could help UPI expand globally
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the body behind India's popular mobile payments system, is eyeing global expansion.
Modi government might raise CCEA approval threshold for FDI proposals
The Indian government is mulling a proposal to increase the threshold for foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals that need Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approval.
Iran, Oman negotiate temporary shipping route through Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman are in talks to finalize a temporary shipping route through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
British duo banned from Singapore for displaying Palestine flag onstage
British band Massive Attack has reacted to its recent ban from Singapore after it displayed a Palestinian flag during a performance.
RBI likely to keep rates unchanged at upcoming policy meeting
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain its interest rates at the upcoming policy meeting, bucking the trend of several global central banks.
UPI hits record 23.6B transactions in July
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has hit a new record, processing 23.66 billion transactions worth ₹29.88 lakh crore in July 2026.
Shein swung to $99M loss in Q1. Reason? Donald Trump
Fast-fashion giant Shein, which is headquartered in Singapore but was founded in China, has reported a loss of $99 million in Q1 2026.
Oil surge above $100 puts central banks on alert
The recent spike in crude oil prices, briefly crossing the $100 mark for the first time in two months, is raising alarm bells among policymakers.
Jeff Bezos has invested in this £2B UK AI start-up
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, and the UK government have invested in a £2 billion British artificial intelligence (AI) start-up called CuspAI.
Who is William Ishmael? Meet Jennifer Winget's husband
Popular television actor Jennifer Winget, who has been a part of the industry for over two decades, recently surprised fans by announcing her marriage to William Ishmael.
Lalu Yadav to be shifted to Delhi's AIIMS on Saturday
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav will be shifted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Saturday.
How Indonesia's copyright overhaul could impact Google and others
Indonesia is planning to introduce major changes to its copyright law, a move that could have far-reaching implications for tech giants like Google.
Byju Raveendran's Singapore jail sentence upheld
The High Court of Singapore has rejected an appeal by Byju Raveendran, the founder of failed education start-up BYJU'S.
How NVIDIA will stop its AI chips from reaching China
NVIDIA has cut its list of approved AI chip customers in Asia by more than half, The Financial Times reported.
This is the world's most expensive city for luxury spending
Singapore has been named the world's most expensive city for luxury spending for the fourth consecutive year.
NSE set to kick off $3B IPO marketing next week
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), the world's largest derivatives exchange by trading volume, is gearing up for a major milestone.
Pakistan: Cryptocurrency dispute emerges in gang-rape case involving foreign women
The investigation into the alleged kidnapping and gang rape of two foreign women in Pakistan has taken a new turn. Investigators are now probing whether a cryptocurrency dispute worth millions was involved.
Pakistani deputy PM's relative among 4 arrested in gang-rape case
Four suspects, including a close relative of Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, have been arrested in connection with the alleged gang-rape of two foreign nationals in Lahore.