The Straits Times

What the West misses when it judges China’s dogged AI pursuit

2026-09-27T07:02:29.000Z
(From left) Wealth gurus Jason Fong Wai Hong, Takeshi Lim Jian Bin and Fong’s then wife Diana Goh Geok Lee in a photo taken in 2022.

Probe into self-styled wealth guru Jason Fong’s business widens

2026-09-27T06:08:28.000Z
Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan delivered Singapore’s national statement on Sep 26 at the General Debate of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Singapore proposes a UN framework convention on AI safety

2026-09-27T02:51:10.000Z
Trump talked of their “truly great friendship” as he hosted Xi on Sept 24, the second day of the visit that began with a ceremonial welcome at the White House.

‘Pandas are cute but US needs rare earth magnets’: Trump-Xi meet so far leaves analysts wanting more

2026-09-26T03:22:30.000Z
Singapore’s total population is up by 97,300 from a year earlier, with non-residents adding 70,300, citizens 24,200 and permanent residents 2,800.

Singapore population rises 1.6% to 6.21 million, driven by construction workers for key projects like T5

2026-09-25T09:20:21.000Z
HDB said the listed price of S$2.18 million for the flat at 93B Telok Blangah Street 31 was “significantly higher” than comparable transactions in the area.

HDB reviewing ‘jumbo’ flat scheme after Telok Blangah unit listed for sale at S$2.18m

2026-09-25T06:09:15.000Z
The current 28-seat state assembly’s term was due to expire on Dec 27, which would have required elections to be held on or before Feb 25, 2027.

Melaka state assembly to be dissolved on Sep 23: Malaysian media

2026-09-22T09:23:05.000Z
The Special, MediSave and Retirement Accounts interest rate will remain unchanged at the floor rate of 4% from Oct 1 to Dec 31.

4% interest rate floor for CPF Special, MediSave, Retirement accounts extended till end-2027

2026-09-22T07:14:36.000Z
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaking at the Asean Economic Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings, held in Manila, on Sep 19.

Asean to roll out upgraded trade pact ahead of schedule: Gan Kim Yong

2026-09-20T05:30:47.000Z
The Moonshot booth promoting its Kimi K3 AI model, during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, on Jul 17.

As US ups stakes on AI, can China win over the world with open-weight models?

2026-09-19T01:00:00.000Z