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Philippines Devastated: 7.8 Quake and Tsunami Kill Dozens

A devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Monday, resulting in at least 35 fatalities and injuring over 200 individuals. The seismic event also triggered a tsunami, impacting several coastal regions. The earthquake's epicenter was located near Mindanao at...

SIT Appoints Heng Swee Keat as Inaugural Chancellor

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) has named Heng Swee Keat, former Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, as its inaugural chancellor. This appointment, which takes effect on June 1, 2026, marks a significant milestone for the institution. Heng will serve a five-year term, ending...

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Peso Plummets to New Record Low at 61.75 Against Dollar

The Philippine peso reached a new all-time low on Monday, closing at P61.75 against the US dollar, down by 2.9 centavos from its previous record of P61.721 set last Friday. Simultaneously, the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell by 35.25 points, or 0.59 percent, ending the day at 5,941.52. Market experts noted that investors are increasingly reacting to both global and domestic uncertainties, with...

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Vietnam’s President To Lam Arrives in Singapore for State Visit

Vietnamese President To Lam has embarked on a significant four-day state visit to Singapore starting May 28, with the primary objective of bolstering bilateral cooperation...

Vietnam and Singapore Boost Strategic Ties and Tech Collaboration

Việt Nam and Singapore are intensifying their political trust and strengthening strategic coordination, with a focus on technology, innovation, and sustainable development. This comes as...

Technology

Sharpa Partners with Nvidia, Unitree to Propel Humanoid Robotics Forward

In a significant move to advance humanoid robotics, Singapore's Sharpa has joined forces with Nvidia and Chinese manufacturer Unitree to create a cutting-edge humanoid robot...

Singapore Bolsters SME AI Initiatives Through New Collaborations and Recognitions

Singapore is intensifying its initiatives to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) by introducing new collaborations, training programs, cybersecurity measures,...

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