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Philippines Devastated: 7.8 Quake and Tsunami Kill Dozens

A devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Monday, resulting in at least 35 fatalities and injuring over 200 individuals. The seismic event also triggered a tsunami, impacting several coastal regions. The earthquake's epicenter was located near Mindanao at...

SIT Appoints Heng Swee Keat as Inaugural Chancellor

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) has named Heng Swee Keat, former Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, as its inaugural chancellor. This appointment, which takes effect on June 1, 2026, marks a significant milestone for the institution. Heng will serve a five-year term, ending...

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Oil Price Decline Boosts Asian Markets Amid Hopes for Iran Peace

Asian stock markets largely advanced on Monday, buoyed by a sharp drop in oil prices following a statement from US President Donald Trump indicating progress in negotiations with Iran. This development raised hopes for a resolution to the ongoing conflict. Japan's Nikkei 225 index saw a significant rise of 2.8%, leading the region's gains. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 and China's Shanghai Composite also recorded notable...

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Vietnam’s President To Lam Arrives in Singapore for State Visit

Vietnamese President To Lam has embarked on a significant four-day state visit to Singapore starting May 28, with the primary objective of bolstering bilateral cooperation...

Vietnam and Singapore Boost Strategic Ties and Tech Collaboration

Việt Nam and Singapore are intensifying their political trust and strengthening strategic coordination, with a focus on technology, innovation, and sustainable development. This comes as...

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Sharpa Partners with Nvidia, Unitree to Propel Humanoid Robotics Forward

In a significant move to advance humanoid robotics, Singapore's Sharpa has joined forces with Nvidia and Chinese manufacturer Unitree to create a cutting-edge humanoid robot...

Singapore Bolsters SME AI Initiatives Through New Collaborations and Recognitions

Singapore is intensifying its initiatives to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) by introducing new collaborations, training programs, cybersecurity measures,...

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