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World & Business

Large US and British firms report spending an average 28% of software budgets on vendor-driven changes they wouldn't choose

Reuters reported in The Straits Times that 95% of Origina respondents paid for an upgrade they expected to worsen outcomes.

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World & Business

Trump announces $8 billion harvest fuel relief program for farmers

Reuters reports USDA plans one-time payments covering part of farmers’ modeled 2026 crop-year losses.

4 Sources, 1h ago, first seen 1h ago

World & Business

Singapore issues haze-law notices to 10 Indonesian firms

The Straits Times reports three received notices in 2015; four are listed as Asia Pulp and Paper suppliers.

1 Source, 3h ago, first seen 3h ago

World & Business

Asian shares tumble, oil rises as markets await AI sector results

Reuters says geopolitical risks rattled sentiment ahead of key results from AI bellwether companies.

2 Sources, 1h ago, updated 1h ago

World & Business

Elice shares reportedly fall as much as 32% in early Kosdaq trading

Before Elice's South Korean trading debut, its retail offering was oversubscribed more than 400 times, Bloomberg reported.

9 Sources, 5h ago, updated 5h ago

Science

Face-photo AI reportedly sorts cancer patients into survival-risk groups

The Straits Times reports patients with the highest scores were more likely to die within 90 days.

6 Sources, 7h ago, updated 7h ago

World & Business

OpenAI reportedly seeks commitments for roughly $30 billion round before Anthropic’s expected public-market debut

Reuters reports the round could value OpenAI above $1.4 trillion; SoftBank and MGX are in talks.

8 Sources, 7h ago, updated 7h ago

World & Business

Singapore and Qatar to work toward a strategic partnership

The Straits Times reports that the countries discussed energy security and supply chain resilience, and are exploring AI and digitalisation.

1 Source, 16h ago, first seen 16h ago

World & Business

Trump waives new Russia-related tariffs and sanctions before they take effect

The Economic Times reports the waivers leave earlier US sanctions intact and can be revisited.

7 Sources, 19h ago, first seen 19h ago

World & Business

Singapore’s National Wages Council recommends 6% to 8% pay rises for lower-wage workers

The Straits Times reports a $120 minimum raise for lower-wage workers at poorly performing, unprofitable firms.

1 Source, 19h ago, first seen 19h ago

World & Business

Singapore to offer around 3,000 year-long internships amid AI concerns about entry-level jobs

The Straits Times reports the credit-bearing placements will include university students, expanding a programme for polytechnic and ITE students.

2 Sources, 18h ago, updated 18h ago

World & Business

Singapore’s new skills-first framework urges employers to look beyond degrees and job titles

The Straits Times reports that 12 proposed pilots would help employers identify, develop and use workers’ skills.

1 Source, 21h ago, first seen 21h ago

World & Business

Gaza families fear food shortages as Israel halts commercial shipments

Al Jazeera reports that staple prices are rising, while families with little income cannot stock up.

4 Sources, 17h ago, updated 17h ago

World & Business

Singapore vows to use ‘every legal and regulatory lever’ against firms linked to haze

The Straits Times reports Shanmugam said agencies are considering measures affecting firms’ financing and investor standing.

5 Sources, 21h ago, updated 21h ago

World & Business

Taiwan dollar forecast to rebound by year-end despite AI-linked sell-off

The Straits Times, citing Bloomberg, reports analysts see exports and trade surpluses supporting a currency rebound.

1 Source, 1d ago, first seen 1d ago

World & Business

Most YouTrip services were down in Singapore on October 19

The Straits Times reports that 19 of 23 services were unavailable at noon, including top-ups and ATM withdrawals.

5 Sources, 21h ago, updated 21h ago

World & Business

Daiichi Life unit makes indicative takeover offer for Australia’s Challenger

Reuters reports, via The Straits Times, that the A$11.80-a-share offer values Challenger at A$7.94 billion.

1 Source, 1d ago, first seen 1d ago

World & Business

Venezuela expects nearly US$76 billion in oil investment over five years

The Straits Times, citing Reuters, reports Rodriguez tied the forecast to agreements, including a US accord covering 17 oil fields.

2 Sources, 1d ago, updated 1d ago

World & Business

Flavio Bolsonaro pledges 200 billion-real fiscal adjustment without social spending cuts if elected

Reuters reports via The Straits Times that Bolsonaro proposed eliminating ministries and monetizing federal real estate to make the adjustment.

1 Source, 3d ago, first seen 3d ago

World & Business

Many delegates reportedly walked out as Russian minister spoke at IMF steering committee meeting

Reuters, citing three sources familiar with the matter, says Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov addressed the group in Russian.

3 Sources, 2d ago, updated 2d ago

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Large US and British firms report spending an average 28% of software budgets on vendor-driven changes they wouldn't choose

Trump announces $8 billion harvest fuel relief program for farmers

Singapore issues haze-law notices to 10 Indonesian firms

Asian shares tumble, oil rises as markets await AI sector results

Elice shares reportedly fall as much as 32% in early Kosdaq trading

Face-photo AI reportedly sorts cancer patients into survival-risk groups

OpenAI reportedly seeks commitments for roughly $30 billion round before Anthropic’s expected public-market debut

Singapore and Qatar to work toward a strategic partnership

Trump waives new Russia-related tariffs and sanctions before they take effect

Singapore’s National Wages Council recommends 6% to 8% pay rises for lower-wage workers

Singapore to offer around 3,000 year-long internships amid AI concerns about entry-level jobs

Singapore’s new skills-first framework urges employers to look beyond degrees and job titles

Gaza families fear food shortages as Israel halts commercial shipments

Singapore vows to use ‘every legal and regulatory lever’ against firms linked to haze

Taiwan dollar forecast to rebound by year-end despite AI-linked sell-off

Most YouTrip services were down in Singapore on October 19

Daiichi Life unit makes indicative takeover offer for Australia’s Challenger

Venezuela expects nearly US$76 billion in oil investment over five years

Flavio Bolsonaro pledges 200 billion-real fiscal adjustment without social spending cuts if elected

Many delegates reportedly walked out as Russian minister spoke at IMF steering committee meeting

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Large US and British firms report spending an average 28% of software budgets on vendor-driven changes they wouldn't choose

Trump announces $8 billion harvest fuel relief program for farmers

Singapore issues haze-law notices to 10 Indonesian firms

Asian shares tumble, oil rises as markets await AI sector results

Elice shares reportedly fall as much as 32% in early Kosdaq trading

Face-photo AI reportedly sorts cancer patients into survival-risk groups

OpenAI reportedly seeks commitments for roughly $30 billion round before Anthropic’s expected public-market debut

Singapore and Qatar to work toward a strategic partnership

Trump waives new Russia-related tariffs and sanctions before they take effect

Singapore’s National Wages Council recommends 6% to 8% pay rises for lower-wage workers

Singapore to offer around 3,000 year-long internships amid AI concerns about entry-level jobs

Singapore’s new skills-first framework urges employers to look beyond degrees and job titles

Gaza families fear food shortages as Israel halts commercial shipments

Singapore vows to use ‘every legal and regulatory lever’ against firms linked to haze

Taiwan dollar forecast to rebound by year-end despite AI-linked sell-off

Most YouTrip services were down in Singapore on October 19

Daiichi Life unit makes indicative takeover offer for Australia’s Challenger

Venezuela expects nearly US$76 billion in oil investment over five years

Flavio Bolsonaro pledges 200 billion-real fiscal adjustment without social spending cuts if elected

Many delegates reportedly walked out as Russian minister spoke at IMF steering committee meeting