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Japan’s combat role in Philippines war games signals shift in regional strategy – Radio Free Asia

Japan sending combat troops to participate in upcoming exercises in the Philippines is a signal of a shift towards a more networked, multi-layered...

Singapore ranks second globally in AI readiness, leading Asia Pacific

Singapore has ranked second globally—and first in Asia Pacific—for overall AI readiness, according to Salesforce’s newly released Global AI Readiness Index. The recognition...

What big tech won’t show you about the future of AI

If you want to better understand where the future of AI is being built, stop watching the biggest stages and start looking at...

How Hasan Venture Capital uses AI to build an ethically grounded investment future

Umar Munshi, Managing Partner, HASAN Venture Capital Hasan Venture Capital has integrated AI across its investment processes to boost efficiency while maintaining its ethical...

From Singapore to 70+ areas in Japan: How SWAT is using AI to rewire ageing transit systems

Japan’s transport system may be world-renowned for its punctuality and efficiency, but beneath that polished surface lies a growing challenge: how to serve...

AI is changing work in Singapore — Confidence is the missing link

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept in Singapore; it has definitively arrived, reshaping the professional landscape and demanding a proactive...

Giving voice to productivity: Behind PLAUD’s wearable AI voice recorder

In May, PLAUD introduced its wearable AI voice recorder, PLAUD NotePin, to the Singapore market, following recognition at the 2025 Red Dot Design...

VinFast bets on EV rentals to crack SEA’s affordability problem

VinFast is taking a familiar electric-vehicle (EV) problem in Southeast Asia, namely high upfront cost, and attacking it with a less familiar answer...

Muun AI expands industrial AI push with US$700K pre-seed funding

Kathryn Knight, Founder and CEO, Muun AI Muun AI has raised a US$700,000 pre-seed round from Wavemaker Impact, and the Singapore-based startup says the...

From shell to startups: Why scenario planning matters in a volatile times

For decades, businesses thrived in a world of low inflation, rock-solid supply chains, and cheap capital. Today, that foundation is cracking. Increasingly, we...

OnSite raises US$1.3M to fix construction’s WhatsApp problem

Singapore startup OnSite has raised SGD 1.7 million (US$1.3 million) in a seed round to tackle a problem that has long been treated...

War pause, market gain: Why geopolitical hope isn’t enough to sustain this rally

Major stock indexes closed with mixed results on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as traders digested a significant geopolitical shift that momentarily redirected market...

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