Taiwan bans the use of DeepSeek in government agencies, citing security concerns
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Japan sees record surge in foreign workers amid labour shortages
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It’s a necessity, not neglect: Malaysian adult children defend hospital admissions of their elderly parents during CNY amid public backlash
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Singapore’s MRT and LRT ridership surpasses pre-pandemic levels; set to grow further
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Malaysian teachers sent for training in Singapore to lead STEM-focused Bangsa Johor school
JOHOR BARU: In preparation for the launch of the pilot Bangsa Johor school this February,…
India steps up AI race with push for foundation models and computing power
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Indonesia’s oil import paradox—relying on Singapore for fuel despite domestic reserves
JAKARTA: Despite being an oil-producing nation, Indonesia finds itself in an ironic and increasingly unsustainable…
Asia’s booming trade: Record-breaking box traffic from Asia to the US
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China’s housing market decline continues in January; sales and prices both fall
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Is the UK losing its edge? Why entrepreneurs are fleeing the UK for Singapore’s thriving ecosystem
SINGAPORE/UK: The entrepreneurial landscapes of the UK and Singapore each have their strengths, but they…