Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI build-out
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-administration-bans-new-chinese-humanoid-robots-to-protect-us-ai-build-out
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-administration-bans-new-chinese-humanoid-robots-to-protect-us-ai-build-out
The Straits Times
Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots to protect US AI build-out
China has opposed the measures and will take measures to safeguard its companies’ rights and interests. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 29, 2026
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-july-29-2026
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-july-29-2026
The Straits Times
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 29, 2026
Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taking the coach to KL? Here’s what you can expect at the new LaLaport transport hub
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/taking-the-coach-to-kl-heres-what-you-can-expect-at-the-new-lalaport-transport-hub
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/taking-the-coach-to-kl-heres-what-you-can-expect-at-the-new-lalaport-transport-hub
The Straits Times
Taking the coach to KL? Here’s what you can expect at the new LaLaport transport hub
The new coach terminal serves mainly people travelling between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore or Johor Bahru, Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore tech stocks slide as chip sell-off spreads in Asia despite CXMT surge
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/singapore-tech-stocks-slide-chip-sell-spreads-asia-despite-cxmt-surge
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/singapore-tech-stocks-slide-chip-sell-spreads-asia-despite-cxmt-surge
The Business Times
Singapore tech stocks slide as chip sell-off spreads in Asia despite CXMT surge
Frencken, UMS, AEM and CSE Global all fall on Tuesday Read more at The Business Times.
Visa to cut 7% of workforce as CEO seeks to revamp payments firm - The Business Times
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/visa-cut-7-workforce-ceo-seeks-revamp-payments-firm
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/visa-cut-7-workforce-ceo-seeks-revamp-payments-firm
The Business Times
Visa to cut 7% of workforce as CEO seeks to revamp payments firm
The cuts will primarily affect the technology and product teams Read more at The Business Times.
Oil prices fall 5% to two-week low after several days without US-Iran strikes
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-prices-fall-5-two-week-low-after-several-days-without-us-iran-strikes
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-prices-fall-5-two-week-low-after-several-days-without-us-iran-strikes
The Business Times
Oil prices fall 5% to two-week low after several days without US-Iran strikes
Brent closed at its lowest since Jul 13 Read more at The Business Times.
OpenAI’s rogue agent compromised a customer at a second tech firm, executive says
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openais-rogue-agent-compromised-customer-second-tech-firm-executive-says
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openais-rogue-agent-compromised-customer-second-tech-firm-executive-says
The Business Times
OpenAI’s rogue agent compromised a customer at a second tech firm, executive says
Modal Lab executives said that the company itself was not hacked Read more at The Business Times.
Dollar firms to one-month high as markets mull Fed hike odds
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/dollar-firms-one-month-high-markets-mull-fed-hike-odds
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The Business Times
Dollar firms to one-month high as markets mull Fed hike odds
Markets are pricing a nearly 40% chance of a 25-basis-point rate increase on Wednesday Read more at The Business Times.
In the jungles of Vietnam there is a cave so vast it has its own river, its own weather, and its own rainforest growing beneath shafts of daylight — large enough to swallow a New York City block of skyscrapers, and no outsider set foot inside it until 2009
https://spacedaily.com/d-in-the-jungles-of-vietnam-there-is-a-cave-so-vast-it-has-its-own-river-its-own-weather-and-its-own-rainforest-growing-beneath-shafts-of-daylight-large-enough-to-swallow-a-new-york-city-blo/
https://spacedaily.com/d-in-the-jungles-of-vietnam-there-is-a-cave-so-vast-it-has-its-own-river-its-own-weather-and-its-own-rainforest-growing-beneath-shafts-of-daylight-large-enough-to-swallow-a-new-york-city-blo/
Space Daily
In the jungles of Vietnam there is a cave so vast it has its own river, its own weather, and its own rainforest growing beneath…
A Vietnamese forager glimpsed Earth's largest cave in 1990 but turned back—it would take nearly two decades and a specialist team to finally venture inside.
Mark Zuckerberg blasts centralisation of AI Power
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/mark-zuckerberg-blasts-centralisation-of-ai-power
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/mark-zuckerberg-blasts-centralisation-of-ai-power
The Straits Times
Mark Zuckerberg blasts centralisation of AI Power
The Meta CEO said developing AI in a tightly controlled manner can stifle innovation in the field. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
MAS records $20 billion net profit on strong investment gains
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/mas-records-20-billion-net-profit-on-strong-investment-gains
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/mas-records-20-billion-net-profit-on-strong-investment-gains
The Straits Times
MAS records $20 billion net profit on strong investment gains
Discover how MAS achieved a $20 billion net profit, driven by investment gains that offset a stronger Singapore dollar. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SIA spruces up the passenger journey with new offerings, even as it reports a quarterly net loss
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/sia-spruces-up-the-passenger-journey-with-new-offerings-even-as-it-reports-a-quarterly-net-loss
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/sia-spruces-up-the-passenger-journey-with-new-offerings-even-as-it-reports-a-quarterly-net-loss
The Straits Times
SIA spruces up the passenger journey with new offerings, even as it reports a quarterly net loss
Discover Singapore Airlines' latest upgrades to the passenger journey, including new lounges and in-flight enhancements, despite a recent net loss. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Which jobs pay the highest salaries in Singapore’s private sector?
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/which-jobs-pay-the-highest-salaries-in-singapores-private-sector
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/which-jobs-pay-the-highest-salaries-in-singapores-private-sector
The Straits Times
Which jobs pay the highest salaries in Singapore’s private sector?
Discover the highest paying jobs in Singapore's private sector, including diagnostic radiologists, derivatives dealers, and flying instructors. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Is Sembcorp or Keppel a Better Long-Term Investment for Infrastructure?
https://thesmartinvestor.com.sg/is-sembcorp-or-keppel-a-better-long-term-investment-for-infrastructure/
https://thesmartinvestor.com.sg/is-sembcorp-or-keppel-a-better-long-term-investment-for-infrastructure/
The Smart Investor
Is Sembcorp or Keppel a Better Long-Term Investment for Infrastructure?
Explore whether Sembcorp or Keppel is a better long-term investment for infrastructure in today's evolving market landscape.
Keppel to divest oil rigs for $3.7 billion
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/singapores-keppel-to-sell-oil-rigs-for-3-7-billion?ref=latest-headlines
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/singapores-keppel-to-sell-oil-rigs-for-3-7-billion?ref=latest-headlines
The Straits Times
Singapore’s Keppel to sell oil rigs for $3.7 billion
Singapore's Keppel is divesting up to 10 oil rigs for nearly $3.7 billion, advancing asset monetisation and debt reduction strategies. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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<Full-day Takeaway>HSI Up 497 pts; HSTI Up 134 pts; XIAOMI Up over 8%; TENCENT Up over 4%; CCB, MENGNIU DAIRY, MIDEA GROUP, HSBC HOLDINGS, ICBC Hit New Highs; Market Turnover Rises
2026/07/29 16:12 GMT+08
At close, HSI rose 497 pts or 2.0% to 25,807. HSTI rose 134 pts or 2.8% to 4,864. HSCEI gained 187 pts or 2.2% to 8,623. Market turnover reached $312.23 billion.
https://www.aastocks.com/en/stocks/news/aafn-con/NOW.1535539/top-news/AAFN
<Full-day Takeaway>HSI Up 497 pts; HSTI Up 134 pts; XIAOMI Up over 8%; TENCENT Up over 4%; CCB, MENGNIU DAIRY, MIDEA GROUP, HSBC HOLDINGS, ICBC Hit New Highs; Market Turnover Rises
2026/07/29 16:12 GMT+08
At close, HSI rose 497 pts or 2.0% to 25,807. HSTI rose 134 pts or 2.8% to 4,864. HSCEI gained 187 pts or 2.2% to 8,623. Market turnover reached $312.23 billion.
https://www.aastocks.com/en/stocks/news/aafn-con/NOW.1535539/top-news/AAFN
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<Full-day Takeaway>HSI Up 497 pts; HSTI Up 134 pts; XIAOMI Up over 8%; TENCENT Up over 4%; CCB, MENGNIU DAIRY, MIDEA GROUP, HSBC…
At close, HSI rose 497 pts or 2.0% to 25,807. HSTI rose 134 pts or 2.8% to 4,864. HSCEI gain...