Tech giant Meta buys Chinese-founded AI firm Manus
Meta says ‘autonomous’ AI agent will help improve the lives of billions following rare deal amid US-China tech rivalry.
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Indonesia arrests 12 for trafficking babies to Singapore
Police say the suspects have sent more than a dozen babies to Singapore for adoption.
China backs Southeast Asia nuclear ban; Rubio, Lavrov at ASEAN meeting
US President Trump’s tariffs loom over gathering in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur which will also feature US-Russia talks.
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Video: US Defence Secretary warns Chinese invasion of Taiwan ‘imminent’
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that China is preparing to invade Taiwan.
Published On 1 Jun 2025
US defence chief warns of China threat as Beijing’s top brass skip summit
China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun was noticeably absent from the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
Macron threatens sanctions on Israelis over ‘untenable’ Gaza aid crisis
French president calls establishment of a Palestinian state ‘a moral duty and a political necessity’.
ASEAN kicks off summits with China, Gulf states amid US tariff threat
Southeast Asian regional bloc holds its first-ever three-way summit with China and six Gulf countries.
Singapore’s ruling party wins election in landslide
People’s Action Party wins its 14th successive election, giving PM Lawrence Wong the clear mandate he sought.
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Singapore election a test for ruling party against rejuvenated opposition
Singaporeans long accepted fewer freedoms in exchange for economic growth and good jobs. But that may be changing.
Singapore to hold election on May 3 in first electoral test for PM Wong
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says city-state is at a ‘critical juncture’ amid global uncertainties.
Niche to mainstream: Evolution of Halal tourism in global travel industry
Muslim-friendly tourism market is expected to grow to $410.9bn by 2032.
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