Yes, the universe’s expansion is still accelerating, researchers say

WASHINGTON, June 16 : Taking a fresh look at data involving a specific type of stellar explosion, a team of researchers says it has confirmed the long-accepted notion that the universe is... Read more »

US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: Documents

SYDNEY – The US military is planning a permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for its Marine Corps on Australia’s south-east coast beyond the range of most Chinese missiles, tender documents show and officials... Read more »

Nearly $100m to be pumped into municipal, industrial water solutions: Gan Kim Yong

SINGAPORE – Close to $100 million will be channelled into the research and development of water solutions for towns and industries, including setting up a research facility for used water treatment. Deputy... Read more »

Japan’s urban redevelopment projects stall

TOKYO – If all goes according to plan, the skyline of Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district will finally lose its matrix of construction cranes in March 2035, marking the conclusion of a “once-in-a-century”... Read more »

ERP alerts, roadside e-parking payment in trial ahead of ERP 2 roll-out

With the switchover to the satellite-based system, gantries will be progressively removed [SINGAPORE] As a vehicle nears the ramp leading from Bedok North Road to the westbound Pan Island Expressway (PIE) on... Read more »

Tanjong Katong sinkhole caused by alleged unauthorised & non-compliant works, 7 parties face charges

Seven parties charged over Tanjong Katong sinkhole that swallowed car, project remains suspended A year after a sinkhole opened up along Tanjong Katong Road South and swallowed a car, authorities have completed... Read more »

Four Star AMK warehouse sale has up to 85% off premium mattresses & sofas for 5 days only

Upgrade your relaxation space on a budget at the Four Star AMK warehouse sale After a long day of adulting, few things beat coming home and sinking into a plush mattress or... Read more »

3 men arrested after 3 iPhones allegedly bought using stolen credit card details, victim charged S$5,700

Taiwanese man allegedly bought 3 iPhones using stolen credit card details, handed them to 2 S’poreans Three men, one Taiwanese and two Singaporeans, have been arrested for suspected payment fraud after a... Read more »

AI is minting unicorn startups at birth

But this is less so in Asia, where entrepreneurs seek profitability over valuations: Granite Asia’s Jenny Lee  [SINGAPORE] Artificial intelligence has fundamentally altered the economics of building a company, to the point... Read more »

Lost Gulf oil exports far smaller than thought, traders and shippers say

LONDON, June 12 : Since the start of the Iran war and Tehran’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz was “closed”, the market has grappled to put a figure on lost crude... Read more »