While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 14, 2026
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/while-you-were-sleeping-5-stories-you-might-have-missed-aug-14-2026

From summer camps to big salaries: China’s AI talent race is starting young and going big

AI talent is commanding a huge premium in China - and parents are betting that exposing their children to technology early could give them a headstart.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/summer-camps-big-salaries-chinas-ai-talent-race-starting-young-and-going-big-6302251?cid=internal_sharetool_web_14082026_cna
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#Health
Morning erections: Why men get them and when changes could signal a health issue

Waking up with an erection is a common occurrence if you’re a grown man. In fact, you may also experience three to five erections while asleep – and not be aware of them, said Dr Chia Jun Yang, a consultant with Department of Urology, National University Hospital. Urologists call these 10-to-30-minute episodes nocturnal penile tumescence – and they are a part of a man’s physical and sexual health....

https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/wellness/morning-erections-causes-health-signs-erectile-dysfunction-587141?cid=internal_sharetool_androidphone_14082026_cnalifestyle

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Aug 14, 2026
Published Aug 14, 2026, 08:00 AM


https://str.sg/niY5

✈️ Thinking of your next getaway?

From stargazing and wine tasting to rafting down the Yellow River, here are adventures and hidden gems to explore in China's Ningxia: https://str.sg/BgHF

Follow Headstart's Instagram account: https://str.sg/kjWc

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Eligible Singaporeans will get a special cash payment of $400 to $600 from Sept 9 to cope with the rising costs of living. https://str.sg/a4Hu

20 Best Things To Do This Weekend In SG (14th-16th August 2026)
https://thesmartlocal.com/read/things-to-do-this-weekend-singapore/

Best Things To Do In Singapore This Weekend: August 14 to 16, 2026
https://www.timeout.com/singapore/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-singapore-this-weekend

#WeekAhead by Reuters, Investopedia & Yahoo Finance
#Chart of the Day by Yahoo Finance
#Earnings by Earnings Whisper
#USMarketUpdate by Reuters, CNBC and Yahoo Finance
#TradingDay #MarketMind by Reuters
#MarketsWrap by Bloomberg
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#HKMarketUpdate by Reuters and Trading Economics

Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree powers up for stellar Shanghai debut
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/chinese-humanoid-robot-maker-unitree-055455077.html

Exclusive-Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba's support, sources say
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusive-apple-trains-own-ai-042532168.html

Analysis-AI-driven surge in bond yields could be next risk for markets and growth
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/analysis-ai-driven-surge-bond-040956476.html

They can print fake oil sell contract in futures but they can’t fake the real diesel.

Diesel price is at ATH.

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🗻 Planning a hike in Malaysia? Tighter safety rules could mean longer itineraries, mandatory guides and higher costs for some trails. https://cna.asia/4fXRoaA

Chinese chipmaker SMIC increases prices on strong AI demand
https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/chinese-chipmaker-smic-increases-prices-030934165.html

US to Roll Out ‘Economic Isolation’ Plan for Iran Next Week
https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/us-roll-economic-isolation-plan-025058567.html

Microsoft and Tesla Share a Common Concern, but Here's Why One Is Much More Justified
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/microsoft-tesla-share-common-concern-002000551.html

🥵☀️ 2026 could be the hottest year on record due to an unusually powerful El Nino, experts said.

The weather phenomenon, which started in June, has raised the odds of 2026 becoming the hottest year from 12% in July to 69% in August. https://str.sg/bGV4

🏎 F1 fans, this is for you. Mercedes reserve driver Fred Vesti will take the team’s car down a stretch of Orchard Road on Aug 30 as part of a 2-day adidas event.

K-pop girl group Babymonster will also make an appearance. https://str.sg/aMji

ChatGPT is coming to NUS for all students, faculty and staff from Aug 31 under a new partnership with OpenAI.

All NUS students will get access to ChatGPT Edu, while incoming freshmen must complete a compulsory AI course:
https://cna.asia/4qcinm6