Metasurface-based mirrors allow optical cavities to bend and trap light in new ways, improving sharpness and sensitivity. You have probably used a laser pointer, but have you ever wondered how such a small device produces a powerful, focused beam of light? The secret lies in the optical cavity, a space enclosed by two or more mirrors that trap light and amplify it through constructive interference. Inside, light waves bounce back and forth betwee…
General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Viet Nam’s first semiconductor chip manufacturing plant in Ha Noi on January 16. The project, launched by the military-run Viettel Group, marks a pivotal moment as Viet Nam plans to create its own semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Focus on mastering core technologies by 2030 Addressing the event, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underscore…
Key reforms in trade facilitation, transportation and other sectors are in place to support sustained economic growth, Department of Finance Secretary Frederick Go said Friday. Speaking on the sidelines of the Economic Managers Forum in Taguig City, Go said some of the measures are the signing of the single window integrated trade facilitation platform or the National Single Window (NSW); and ensuring budget for the Comprehensive Automotive Resur…
Singtel Digital InfraCo’s patented orchestration platform, Paragon, has earned industry recognition for advancing multi-network and multi-cloud orchestration across edge, public and AI clouds in the region. Recent awards clinched underscore the platform’s role in enabling AI and mission-critical applications that require assured network quality of service, driving transformation across telcos and enterprises. Paragon, the industry&rsq…
Singapore · Retail investors pour into Singapore stocks in 2025, with net inflow of $2.6b: SGX https://bit.ly/3LNgrk7 · Co-living operator The Assembly Place seeks to raise $18.3m through SGX listing https://bit.ly/3NjNCfK · Govt close to finalising details of retirement investment option: Tan See Leng https://bit.ly/49…
Singapore · Govt close to finalising low-cost retirement investment scheme details: Tan See Leng https://bit.ly/4pEGUhM · HSBC considers selling Singapore insurance business: Sources https://bit.ly/4qO8hqv · MPA offers more LNG bunkering licences to address growing demand for cleaner marine fuels https://bit.ly/4qjzm4Z …
Singapore · Local Qualifying Salary for S’porean workers to be refined in upcoming Budget: Tan See Leng https://bit.ly/4qmganx · Hot, not necessarily expensive and far from boring: Marriott regional boss on S’pore tourism https://bit.ly/4pDrjiA · 260 workers received $600,000 in salary relief after their fir…
Singapore · Temasek, GIC returns are reasonable and within govt expectations: Jeffrey Siow https://bit.ly/4qNQXlv · Competition watchdog not yet notified of Clementi Mall sale, potential CapitaLand-Mapletree merger https://bit.ly/4aSibmo · Budget 2026: SBF, PwC list out 18 recommendations to strengthen Singapore …
Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun targets a consumer boom in India, pledging support for Thai giants including CP and SCG amidst a $20bn trade surge. Thailand’s Minister of Commerce, Suphajee Suthumpun, has concluded a strategic summit with six of the kingdom's largest industrial conglomerates in Mumbai, signalling a major push to integrate Thai firms into India’s rapidly expanding supply chains..... More https://bit.ly…
Singapore · DBS and OCBC break new records, SGX rises amid volatility in Venezuela https://bit.ly/4qIEM9x · Gold, Bitcoin and REITs: What investors should consider for their portfolios in 2026 https://bit.ly/49pX0qR · MAS, SGX RegCo take steps to facilitate dual listings on SGX, Nasdaq https://bit.ly/4jAFByP ·&nb…
- Premium Economy to launch in 10 new cities and expand to additional flights in two existing destinations - Additional daily frequencies with next-gen A350 to Copenhagen, Phuket and Cape Town layer on more capacity and enhanced onboard experience ahead of peak travel demand Emirates will continue rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft to key destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa,…
Singapore · Singapore has to accept risk of rogue actors to prosper as a wealth hub: Chee Hong Tat https://bit.ly/4sxKVas · Buyer caught in 99-1 property deal drops lawsuit against agent, ERA and law firm https://bit.ly/44Zc7or · Inside Singapore’s AI bootcamp to retrain 35,000 bankers https://bit.ly/44ZbgU…
Singapore · Singapore banks: DBS crosses $58 for the first time in record-breaking rally https://bit.ly/49oBv8n · S’pore interest rates could bottom out in second quarter of 2026: UOB https://bit.ly/498eTKw · Farmer, plumber, lift technician: More young people in Singapore drawn to skilled trades https://bit.ly/49…
Singapore · STI hits record high above 4,700 points, may reach 5,000 in 2026 https://bit.ly/3LhdUi4 · Singdollar could continue to strengthen against regional currencies in 2026: OCBC chief economist https://bit.ly/49n5KMX · DBS leads as Singapore investment banking fees hit 4-year high in 2025 amid M&A rebound http…
Singapore · Singapore retail sales up more than 6% in November 2025 https://bit.ly/4ppOvk2 · SGX rebrands equities business to SGX Stock Exchange as STI marks 60th anniversary https://bit.ly/4qDLRs7 · Singapore may not top its 2025 GDP surge, but can still defy blow from US tariffs in 2026 https://bit.ly/3YoONNi ·…
Singapore · How CPF changes from 2026 can give you more to spend in retirement https://bit.ly/49n5Vbh · Retirees should consider CPF LIFE first to avoid investing in unsuitable products https://bit.ly/4pmpPc6 · The Assembly Place gears up for Catalist IPO; Hong Kong’s CNE eyes secondary listing https://bit.ly/4pjm…
Singapore · Keppel prioritises asset monetisation and digitalisation for growth https://bit.ly/4qx0vBl · Mandarin Oriental to distribute One Causeway Bay sale proceeds in special dividend on Jan 22 https://bit.ly/4qCwa4s · How Miniso taps into the business of joy and emotional connections https://bit.ly/4phPcfi ·…
This year, Emirates moved 55.6 million customers, circled Earth 29,290 times on nearly 180,580 flights, and placed orders for 73 new aircraft. The airline celebrated its 40th year of operations in October, but the real story of 2025 goes beyond that anniversary milestone, as Emirates plots what the future of flying better really means. Whether you've been following Emirates all year or just tuning in now, here are the top 10 highlights that …
Singapore · Singapore stocks end 2025 on high note, more upside expected in 2026 https://bit.ly/3YNo1y6 · Co-living operator The Assembly Place files preliminary prospectus for Catalist IPO https://bit.ly/3LnHkLm · Sembcorp unit wins investment licence to develop Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park https://bit.ly/4…
Singapore · With RTS Link set to open by the end of 2026, will it be a win-win for S’pore and Malaysia? https://bit.ly/4qqfBZi · Meta to acquire Singapore-based AI start-up Manus, said to be for $2.56 billion https://bit.ly/49wdBcd · Unit of former Cathay Cineplexes operator mm2 Asia gets $18.9m payment demand fro…
Singapore · SGX renews courtship of Chinese companies, with focus on strong listings https://bit.ly/4jiLXTj · Marina Bay transformed: A new chapter in Singapore’s urban planning story https://bit.ly/49gjwB9 · PM Lawrence Wong to deliver Budget speech on Feb 12 https://bit.ly/45sZNgc · …
Singapore · Seatrium sees gains after resolving Maersk dispute; ‘Santa rally’ beckons on Wall Street https://bit.ly/3LikCUS · Strong job market, wealth gains to underpin Singapore retail spending in 2026: Economists https://bit.ly/4qoK0qN · More firms hushing up their ESG efforts, but Uniqlo is taking the le…
With effect from 19 June 2026, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) will institute more safeguards to protect the interest of residential consumers with automatic renewal (“auto-renewal”) electricity contracts. Currently, electricity retailers have the option to offer electricity contracts that will be automatically renewed upon expiry of the contracts. Such contracts are auto-renewed with pre-determined terms (including contract duratio…
Singapore · Singapore port ready for demand uptick should Red Sea routes reopen in 2026 https://bit.ly/4ss2vg6 · Has Singapore’s stablecoin surge peaked, or is 2026 just the start? https://bit.ly/4s86OwJ · Singapore F&B players see stronger festive demand, but retailers report uneven spending https://bit.ly/4p…
Singapore · Singapore core inflation stays at year’s high of 1.2% in November https://bit.ly/3YNjnjv · James Dyson reworks $21 billion family office empire with fund transfers to Singapore firm https://bit.ly/44JaUl3 · Seatrium says no change to Maersk vessel delivery after Trump halts US wind projects https://bit…
Singapore · Higher CPF monthly salary ceilings, CPF contribution rates and other changes from 2026 https://bit.ly/4s8UVqr · DBS, OCBC shares hit record highs, but UOB lags behind https://bit.ly/4aYS8Ka · ValueMax to defend claims of infringement by LV, says it doesn’t carry LV products currently https://bit.ly/4ao…
Singapore · Singtel-owned Optus criticised in review for failures in Australia’s fatal emergency call outage https://bit.ly/4qhn2SG · MOM extends part-time re-employment grant until December 2027 https://bit.ly/4jnSZ9L · Singapore bonds break from Treasuries as haven demand grows https://bit.ly/4p7yeQJ ·&nb…
Singapore · Economists raise their Singapore growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026: MAS survey https://bit.ly/4al7kkL · S’pore’s key exports set to exceed 2025 forecast, with 11.6% gain in November https://bit.ly/3YvO2Si · Quantum software firm in S’pore gets boost in real-world testing with its own quant…
Singapore · S’pore inventor wins High Court suit against rivals who passed off similar doors as his design https://bit.ly/3MNLIUa · Property tycoon Gordon Tang to acquire Suntec Reit manager https://bit.ly/4qfkcxr · CapitaLand, UOL consortium puts in top bid of $1.5b for Hougang Central mega mixed-use project http…
Singapore · Young people saving more than older folk, UOB data shows https://bit.ly/4qfeOuj · Meet the man with the festive touch for Christmas Wonderland https://bit.ly/4qdputj · Soilbuild Construction proposes 4-to-1 stock split after shares soar 313% in 2025 https://bit.ly/4s4rSo0 · &nb…
Singapore · S’pore firms to keep pay rises steady at 3% to 6% in 2026; some plan smaller bonuses: HR firms https://bit.ly/4j0a35i · Singapore’s rise as world’s third-largest foreign exchange hub matters for its people https://bit.ly/44v9WbT · HK Land transfers stakes in MBFC Towers 1 and 2, One Raffle…
An unexpected opportunity during a previous internship first sparked Tan Hui Xin’s curiosity about sustainable energy. What began as an exposure to how companies explore cleaner ways of powering the future soon grew into a deeper interest in how data and technology can shape a low-carbon Singapore. Now a third-year Business Analytics student at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), Hui Xin is interning with EMA’s Data An…
Singapore · Singapore sees more retrenchments in third quarter as job vacancies continued to drop https://bit.ly/4pAJ8j5 · Singapore workers feel trapped over mismatch in expectations amid ‘job-hugging’ trend: Experts https://bit.ly/4rYu28H · Tan Su Shan, Ho Ching and Jenny Lee on Forbes’ 2025 list of …
Singapore · World’s largest airline caterer Gategroup, co-owned by Temasek, said to be readying for IPO https://bit.ly/492NvNU · Countries should repurpose fiscal policies to weather future challenges: President Tharman https://bit.ly/3XN3IAn · ComfortDelGro and Pony.ai get green light to test self-driving shuttle…
Singapore · Singapore Prestige Brand Award crowns 20 local brands https://bit.ly/3XH2pD9 · It’s staggering how Singapore is always thinking ahead: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon https://bit.ly/3KBvn4o · JTC’s next-gen estate signals Singapore’s push to lead in advanced manufacturing https://bit.ly/48qF3I4 &m…
Singapore · The Clementi Mall sale: Property firm Elegant Group and the family behind it https://bit.ly/4a47mNQ · China’s ChemLex unveils in Singapore an AI-powered drug discovery lab run by robots https://bit.ly/4oIJPFQ · Sembcorp in talks to buy Australia’s Alinta Energy from HK billionaire Henry Cheng&rsq…
Singapore · Singapore retail sales rose 4.5% in October https://bit.ly/48zHJlu · Singapore’s 55 billionaires in 2025 have combined net worth of $335 billion: UBS https://bit.ly/4pM3kOo · Manulife Singapore launches AI hub to groom talent https://bit.ly/4rIVvuE · Te…
THE PHILIPPINES has sharply lowered its export targets for this year until 2028 amid geopolitical tensions, renewed trade barriers, and persistent disruptions in major shipping routes that continue to squeeze global supply chains and dampen demand. Under the revised Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP), exports are now expected to reach $110.8 billion to $113.4 billion this year, $116.1 billion to $120.2 billion in 2026, $123.3 billion to $1…
The innovative packaging from Vietnam is made from cellulose extracted from orange peels, offering a green, safe, and sustainable alternative to traditional plastics while promoting a circular economy and reducing pollution. BioWraps, a Vietnamese eco-friendly bio-packaging solution, was named one of the Top 10 winners of the Start-up Express International 2025, organised by the Hong Kong (China) Trade Development Council (HKTDC)..... More h…
By adding rewards for logical reasoning steps, a new training framework aims to make large language models more robust and reliable. When asked to solve a tricky problem, some large language models (LLMs) today offer step-by-step explanations of their reasoning. However, these ‘thought processes’ can often be riddled with errors or pure fabrications. Cleaning up this messy logic usually calls for human help or the model itself to r…
Singapore · Johor’s Ibrahim Technopolis shifts into high gear to tap Singapore’s data centre rush https://bit.ly/4pTCwvX · Exxon to permanently shut one steam cracker in Singapore from March: sources https://bit.ly/3XzQzup · Almost one-third of firms on regional list of top employers have Singapore presence …
Singapore · Digital bank GXS cuts 82 jobs across the group, about 10% of its workforce https://bit.ly/4ostaWV · Budget 2026: SMEs need help with costs and competitiveness as outlook weakens, says SCCCI https://bit.ly/3XwQ700 · New programme arms SMEs with M&A and joint venture tools to help plug knowledge gaps https…
Emirates has unveiled an exciting new way for travellers to explore Southeast Asia with the launch of the Emirates Asia Pass. Designed for travellers seeking cultural discovery and flexible itineraries, the pass simplifies multi-city travel across the region, offering convenience, value, and flexibility on one single booking. With the Emirates Asia Pass, customers can book and customise itineraries across Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, C…
Singapore · Nearly 3 in 5 employers plan to freeze headcount in 2026: SNEF survey https://bit.ly/48sTpXf · Singapore factory activity rises in November as demand for AI chips and servers picks up https://bit.ly/441D9ei · More global brands are betting on Singapore as a gateway to high-growth Asian markets https://bit.ly…
Singapore · Tokenize Xchange users sue founder and his wife for over $60m in lost assets https://bit.ly/3XYd24n · CapitaLand Investment gains on Johor mall announcement; 2 new IPOs launched https://bit.ly/4p4LcPW · Low Keng Huat controlling shareholders launch delisting offer at 72 cents a share https://bit.ly/3KiQcl0 &…
Singapore · Real median income in Singapore rose 4.3% in 2025 as workers in permanent jobs hit new high https://bit.ly/49O2ZGu · Fewer people in S’pore changed jobs in 2025; 60% of those who did enjoyed pay bumps https://bit.ly/3M4GeEp · Singapore named top container port under new global benchmark https://bit.ly/…
Only around 0.01 percent of trillion-pesos worth of government securities are currently tokenized, thus National Treasurer Sharon Almanza expressed optimism about a big leap as she hopes that more people invest in these mode of growing their funds. In an interview after the launch of the white paper dubbed “Project Bayani: The Philippines’ Asset Tokenization Opportunity” in Taguig City on Thursday, Almanza said only around PHP1 …
The Government issued Resolution No. 8/2025/NQ-CP dated November 26, 2025, allowing eligible Vietnamese citizens to gamble at Phu Quoc, Ho Tram and Van Don casinos. Under the resolution, Vietnamese nationals who meet the necessary criteria are permitted to gamble at the Phu Quoc casino project (Kien Giang Province) starting November 26. The resolution also launches a five-year pilot program permitting qualified Vietnamese to gamble at the Ho Tram…
