Astronomers puzzle over ‘inside out’ planetary system

WASHINGTON, Feb 14 : Astronomers have observed a planetary system that challenges current planet formation theories, with a rocky planet that formed beyond the orbits of its gaseous neighbors, possibly after much... Read more »

India plans AI ‘data city’ on staggering scale

New Delhi – As India races to narrow the artificial intelligence gap with the United States and China, it is planning a vast new “data city” to power digital growth on a... Read more »

Banks drag STI below 5,000 post-Budget, but analysts see ample ‘fiscal dry powder’

The scaled-back handouts leave room for future support; the new measures could enable the continued recovery of the capital market [SINGAPORE] The Singapore market pulled back on Friday (Feb 13) following Budget... Read more »

From Sheng Siong to Seatrium, here are some potential winners and losers from Budget 2026

Sectors from essentials to manufacturing, defence, property and energy could be affected [SINGAPORE] Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong’s Budget 2026 statement on Thursday (Feb 12) covered themes of artificial intelligence... Read more »

Volunteers clean unsafe & cluttered Punggol flats, help single mum & disabled father prepare for Chinese New Year

How two families in Punggol found renewal before Chinese New Year Dust rises with every step. Under my shoes, grit crunches against cracked tiles. Specks float through the afternoon light, and in... Read more »

From software to real estate, US sectors under the grip of AI scare trade

Feb 13 : Wall Street is in the grip of disruption worries from AI. It first started with investors dumping shares of software companies but soon spread to sectors seen as vulnerable... Read more »

NTUC launches AI-Ready SG initiative with tool subsidies, training pathways for workers

Labour movement expects to roll out partial funding for eligible artificial intelligence tools within the first half of the year for union members [SINGAPORE] The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) on Friday... Read more »

New MAS-MTI Growth Capital Workgroup aims to close gap between private capital and public listings

Led by Chee Hong Tat, the group includes top executives from GIC, Temasek and DBS, along with public and private sector representatives [SINGAPORE] A newly formed workgroup aimed at enhancing Singapore’s growth... Read more »

Jail for driver who was speeding when he hit 76-year-old woman, killing her

SINGAPORE: A 61-year-old man who sped at 30kmh above the speed limit in a residential area did not see a 76-year-old woman crossing the road and hit her, causing fatal injuries. Ang... Read more »

STI drops below 5,000 after Budget 2026, but analysts see ample ‘fiscal dry powder’

The scaled-back handouts leave room for future support; the new measures could enable the continued recovery of the capital market [SINGAPORE] The Singapore market pulled back on Friday (Feb 13) following Budget... Read more »