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Meta seeks to fend off EU order to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp at hearing

Anduril announces team for its Golden Dome space-based missile interceptor effort

Microsoft, Google and xAI to give US government early access to AI models for security checks

Southeast Asia needs more chip fabs, SEMI says

64 new fabs are expected to start operating in Asia by 2029, but only six are planned for Southeast Asia.

Indian AI startup Jurisphere secures $2.2m funding

Jurisphere's software is used by over 500 teams for legal review, research, drafting, and collaboration.

Ripple shares North Korean hacker data with crypto firms

Ripple shares LinkedIn profiles and phone numbers to help spot repeat hacker applicants.

Indian startup Vobiz.ai secures $1m for voice AI

The company said it supports number provisioning in more than 130 countries and outbound connectivity to 190 countries.

TrendAI teams up with Anthropic for AI security research

The works aims to identify exploitable software flaws, rank them by risk, and support faster mitigation.

Nvidia CEO backs US use of AI for national security

Huang said he respected the company but disagreed with some of its positions.

The hidden problem with multi-step AI workflows

Abhishek Das, co-founder and co-CEO of Yutori, says building reliable automation requires strict standards, not optimistic assumptions about user patience.

Making AI work in the real world, not just on paper

Narrative Architects maps the undocumented workarounds that cause AI systems to fail, saving companies from costly engineering mistakes.

Tesla seeks EU approval for FSD despite safety concerns

Some officials praised Tesla's Full Self-Driving system for strong performance in city tests.

Chiefs of financial institutions met MAS to discuss measures against AI threats following Mythos’ limited release

Letters will also be sent to owners of critical information infrastructure to urge them to review their cyber risk posture.

CSA tasks critical information infrastructure leaders to review cyber risks due to AI-enabled threats

"This is not an issue that should be delegated to IT teams alone. It demands leadership attention at the highest levels," said Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan...

Apple explores Intel, Samsung as backup chipmakers

It added that Apple executives visited Samsung’s Texas facility, which is expected to produce advanced chips.

Indian AI firm Krutrim shifts to AI cloud services

The shift paused its chip design efforts and redirected capital and talent to its cloud business.

Pony.ai CEO says key pieces in place for large-scale robotaxi rollout

The Chinese autonomous driving firm is upgrading its AI systems and cutting vehicle costs as it pushes towards wider deployment.

Apple holds talks with Intel, Samsung for US chipmaking, Bloomberg News reports

L’Oréal joins $5m funding in Indian skincare startup Chosen

The company said it will use the money for research and development, new clinically validated products, and expansion.

US geothermal startup Fervo Energy eyes $1.3b IPO

Fervo's Cape Station project aims to generate electricity at about $7,000 per kilowatt installed.

Vertex Ventures backs Singapore AI startup ReN3 with $5m

ReN3's AI platform supports deployment on premises, private clouds, or hybrid setups.

Crypto VC Haun Ventures raises $1b, eyes AI agents

Haun Ventures plans to invest globally in startups blending financial services, AI, and alternative assets.

Australian data center firm Nextdc secures $1.3b debt

The funding will support capital spending linked to recent customer contract wins and ongoing data center developments.

Binance launches withdrawal lock to prevent crypto attacks

Binance's Withdraw Protection lock cannot be overridden by customer service or law enforcement orders.

Singapore energy firm Amplicity raises $1m for battery tech

It aims to help businesses earn revenue from backup batteries through power market services.

US chipmaker Lattice buys AMI software firm in $1.6b deal

AMI's technology will enhance Lattice's offerings in system security, manageability, and control.

Hong Kong develops DeepSeek-based AI for local chips

HKGAI's model is optimized for domestic chips including Huawei’s Ascend 910C.

Fixing doctor burnout with AI is harder than it looks in SEA

As hospitals and clinicians embrace AI, medical AI scribes have become the new gold rush. But the path is narrower than it seems in SEA.

Cisco buys Israeli security startup Astrix for $400m

Cisco said it will integrate Astrix’s technology into products including Cisco Identity Intelligence, Duo, Secure Access, and Splunk.

AlphaDrive fund targets Israeli AI, cyber startups

Leumi Partners is the anchor investor, and other backers include the Kahn family office plus investors from Israel, the US, and Europe.

Tiger Global backs Sierra in $950m AI funding round

Sierra's annual recurring revenue grew from $100M in November to $150M in February.

Watching the driver with AI

Netradyne aims to make roads safer with AI-powered cameras that monitor driver behavior, and Malaysia probes an ex-minister over a $277m Arm deal.

Samsung hits record high as union threatens strike

Samsung's union demands 15% of chip division profits amid strike threats starting May 21.

Blackstone targets $1.7b in data center IPO

The trust is offering 87.5 million shares at $20 each in its upcoming NYSE IPO.

VC Pavestone backs AI compute startup Tsavorite with $5m

Tsavorite's Omni Processing Unit combines CPU, GPU, memory, and connectivity in one device.

Shingles vaccine linked to fewer heart attacks and strokes, study suggests – what you need to know

Research found that vaccinated individuals were 46 per cent less likely to suffer major cardiac events. Doctors explain what the science says – and whether it’s a replacement for cardiac care just...

Australia's NEXTDC secures $1.3 billion senior debt to fund data center expansion

Meta taps Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan for El Paso data center deal, Bloomberg News reports

Inside the Singapore design showcase at Milan Design Week 2026

At Prototype Island, 15 Singapore-based practitioners showed how local design is evolving – from craft and cultural memory to AI, healthcare and material innovation.

Intel appoints Qualcomm executive to lead PC and physical AI business

Chipmaker Onsemi forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on resilient auto demand

Lattice Semiconductor to buy software firm AMI in $1.65 billion deal

White house considers vetting AI Models before they are released, NYT reports

European Commission is in contact with Anthropic on Mythos, Dombrovskis says

Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have an atmosphere: astronomers

Astronomers in Japan have found evidence suggesting a possible thin atmosphere around a distant icy object beyond Pluto, something previously thought unlikely for such bodies.

askST: Should I be worried about 3 tuberculosis clusters in Bedok Central?

The Communicable Diseases Agency explains why screening was done after 3 clusters were detected

Blackstone vehicle aims to raise over $1.7 billion in US IPO to fund data center bet

French cloud firm Antimatter launches AI data center plan

Antimatter currently operates 17 micro data center units across eight sites globally.

As Formula One evolves, AI becomes part of the race

China components maker Three-Circle eyes $1b IPO

Three-Circle's Shenzhen-listed shares have surged 87% this year, valuing it at about US$24 billion.

AI chipmaker Cerebras plans Nasdaq IPO, up to $4b

Cerebras could raise up to US$4 billion at a valuation of about US$40 billion.

Singapore’s tech salaries in 2026: AI skills pay off, with engineers earning up to 25% more

Most tech roles saw salary growth, but not all benefited equally 2025 marked a turning point for the tech industry. After several years of layoffs, cautious hiring, and uncertainty, the sector is show...

Samsung, LG Innotek earnings rise on AI chip demand

Samsung Electro-Mechanics posted 3.2 trillion won (US$2.18 billion) in revenue and 280.6 billion won (US$191 million) in operating profit.

Cerebras targets $26.6 billion valuation in US IPO as AI chip demand surges

Korean cloud firm Megazone joins AWS to run AI training program

Teams work on AI-related technical problems and design solutions for business use cases.

Why Notion warns that AI token spend hides actual product ROI

Token spend is a dangerous vanity metric. Max Schoening reveals why cheap prototypes hide the brutal cost of finishing projects, maintaining SaaS, and real ROI.

Ng Chee Meng to ask Parliament to affirm no ‘jobless growth’ amid AI; MPs query bullying review

Also on the agenda are laws providing for the merger of two government agencies responsible for skills development.

SK Hynix shares rally 13% after US tech firms signal strong AI spending plans

SK Hynix shares rally 12% after US tech firms signal strong spending on AI data centers

Singapore Airlines to roll out Starlink’s broadband service on select aircraft from early 2027

With an expected completion date in 2029, the service is set to offer a better experience in video streaming, gaming and other activities.

TSMC, SK hynix, Samsung lead Asia stock rally

Taiwan’s Taiex and South Korea’s Kospi both climbed more than 4%.

Singapore study to examine impact of parents’ sensitivity and responsiveness to kids’ needs

The study on sensitive care giving aims to recruit 624 families.

India's markets regulator to soon issue advisory on emerging AI risks

MediaTek hires ex-TSMC executive as AI push grows

The move comes as it ramps up advanced packaging work and expands into the AI chip market.

OpenAI partners Yubico to offer hardware security keys

The two-key bundle includes a YubiKey C NFC for mobile devices and a YubiKey C Nano for laptops.

Anthropic, Blackstone back $1.5b AI venture

Anthropic, Blackstone, and Hellman & Friedman plan to invest about $300 million each in the venture.

The employability crisis

Kinobi AI’s CEO Hafiz Kasman shares how automating career center operations and using AI job matching reduces weeks of manual tasks to 30 minutes of work.

Bad road habits meet their AI reckoning

Netradyne says its in-vehicle system can reduce accidents by up to 80%. But is that enough to stay ahead?

Boeing faces civil trial over 737 MAX crash

Boeing will face its latest lawsuit brought by the family of an American NGO worker, who was killed in the March 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash.

US chipmaker Onsemi to invest $50m in China

Onsemi views China as a base for research and system design, not just sales.

New Zealand and Singapore can collaborate more on AI and be leaders in its deployment: PM Wong

There are synergies for both countries to work together on this, as they explore collaboration in the digital economy.

SK hynix surges 10% as KOSPI chip stocks rise

It ranked second on the KOSPI by market value after Samsung Electronics.

Mark Cuban on AI scale: why Apple wins while data centers bleed

Standalone AI bleeds cash. Cuban details why owning the device wins, why publishing data is a trap, and how a total business rebuild saves your firm.

India warns of cyber risks as Anthropic AI speeds attacks

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is reportedly discussing early access amid concerns over risks to banking, telecom, power, and rail systems.

AVs on Singapore roads: Public views sought to shape new laws in areas like accident payouts

The laws will provide 'legal clarity' in how businesses operate autonomous vehicles, the Ministry of Transport said.

Google, VNG launch AI lab in Vietnam

Google Labs and AI Future Funds will give selected teams at the hub early access to some Google technologies.

MediaTek hires former TSMC executive to boost AI chip packaging

Anthropic nears $1.5 billion AI joint venture with Wall Street firms, WSJ reports 

NUS scientists unveil a faster way to “train” bacteria for complex tasks, like munching plastics

Millions of tonnes of plastic waste accumulate in landfills and oceans every year. One promising response is to engineer microbes to break the plastic down into useful chemical building blocks. Howeve...

SIA passengers to get better internet connectivity on selected flights through Starlink service

The service is expected to be rolled out from the first quarter of 2027 till end-2029.

Chinese robotic-hand startup Linkerbot eyes $6b valuation

Linkerbot makes nearly 5,000 hands a month and plans to lift output to 10,000 as investor interest in China’s humanoid robotics sector.

Foxconn launches second-gen satellites via SpaceX

Foxconn's second-generation low-Earth orbit satellites launched from California on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics set to gain from AI demand

Samsung Electro-Mechanics' Q1 operating profit rose 40% despite a one-off retirement allowance cost.

Indian spacetech firm GalaxEye launches first satellite

The 190 kg satellite combines electro-optical and radar sensors for diverse imaging capabilities.

South Korea conglomerates gain 65% as AI chip stocks rally

SK Group posted the biggest gain as the market value of its listed affiliates rose 89.6% to 1,139.8 trillion won (US$775 billion).

Malaysia probes ex-minister over $277m chip deal with Arm

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said it has taken 22 statements since opening the probe in February 2025.

AI talent earns up to 25% more in Singapore, NodeFlair says

The findings were based on more than 230,000 verified salary data points..

From dive trips to a transplant: One woman’s battle with a rare autoimmune liver disease

Three die on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus outbreak: WHO

The outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, which was sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde.

Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Primorsk port, oil tankers and military ships

Ukraine continues to attack Russia's energy infrastructure against one of Russia's largest export gateways. 

Foxconn launches second-generation satellites via SpaceX Falcon 9

South Korea to invest $381m in AI startup Upstage

Upstage, founded in 2020, is valued at over 1 trillion won and develops AI software and large language models.

Honor robot win signals phone suppliers’ pivot to humanoids

Honor's D1 robot used smartphone cooling technology to stay cool during a 21km race.

Nvidia partnerships drive rally in Asian suppliers

Asian suppliers now account for about 90% of Nvidia’s production costs, up from 65% last year.

North Korea calls US cyber crime accusations 'absurd slander'

Washington has accused Pyongyang of ramping up a cyber-warfare program responsible for the theft of billions of dollars in virtual assets in recent years.

China court bars AI-only layoffs and pay cuts

The court ruled against a 40% pay cut and dismissal after AI automated a worker's role.

Plot, meet twist

Strategy week: what the Meta-Manus deal reversal means for the global AI ecosystem and why Taiwan and South Korea need real energy diversification.

6 common medications that may lower your dementia risk

Some vaccines, along with heart medications and other drugs, appear to have a protective benefit.

Commentary: Can robots achieve true sporting greatness?

While robot athletes make for compelling demonstrations, their greatest impact will likely be behind the scenes, say academics.

‘Like an F1 pit crew’: How NUH medical staff work together to save trauma patients

Up to 20 medical and nursing staff can be involved in saving a trauma patient's life.