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Explosion at Ammunition Factory near Rome Causes No Injuries, Investigation Underway
A large explosion struck a KNDS-owned ammunition factory near Colleferro, Italy, on August 13; all 24 workers on site were unharmed.
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Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi hits severe turbulence, injuring up to 17 onboard
An Air India Airbus A320 flight experienced severe turbulence causing injuries to up to 17 passengers and crew on August 4 during its Phuket-Delhi route.
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Singapore lowers en bloc consent thresholds for older condos aged 40 years and above
Singapore’s Ministry of Law proposed lower en bloc consent thresholds for condominiums aged 40 years and above to revive collective sales market.
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Grab raises 2026 revenue and earnings forecasts on strong ride-hailing demand
Grab raised its 2026 revenue forecast to up to US$4.15 billion and increased its adjusted EBITDA guidance on strong ride-hailing and delivery growth.
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US Stocks Hit Record Highs on Optimism Over US-Iran Talks and Lower Oil Prices
US stocks rallied to record levels on August 3, 2026, fueled by easing US-Iran tensions and a 5% drop in crude oil prices.
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Singapore's factory activity grows 12th month in July amid AI demand despite supply chain strains
Singapore's manufacturing sector expanded for the 12th month in July led by AI semiconductor demand, while supply chain delays worsened due to Middle East conflict.
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Hackers exploit Coldcard flaw to steal over $86 million in Bitcoin from 4,500 wallets
Hackers exploited a software flaw in Coldcard Bitcoin wallets, stealing about 1,367 BTC worth roughly $86 million from over 4,500 wallets.
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Vietnam probes smuggling of over 30,000 diamonds worth $57 million
Authorities allege more than 30,000 smuggled diamonds worth $57 million entered Vietnam, prompting jewelry shop closures and an industry crisis.
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AstraZeneca in talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on potential $400 billion pharma merger
AstraZeneca has held talks with Bristol Myers Squibb to combine in a deal that could reach $400 billion, creating a global pharma giant.
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Incheon Airport Tops World in International Passengers for First Half of 2026
Incheon International Airport handled 38.39 million international passengers in H1 2026, becoming the world's busiest international airport.
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Maersk Reports Strong Q2 Profit, Raises 2026 Outlook Amid Middle East Disruptions
Maersk posted Q2 2026 net profit of $1.3 billion and raised its full-year EBITDA guidance due to strong demand and Middle East conflict impacts.
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Singapore announces four new MRT stations for Cross Island Line Phase 3 to western region
Singapore will add four underground stations to the Cross Island Line Phase 3, extending about 10 km and targeting completion in the late 2030s.
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Hilleman Laboratories to develop Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine with CEPI funding
Singapore-based Hilleman Laboratories is developing a vaccine candidate for the Bundibugyo Ebola strain, funded by US$8.5 million from CEPI.
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Singapore’s private car numbers fall to lowest since 2019 as rental cars reach record high
Singapore’s private car population dropped to 516,237 units by June 2026, while rental cars hit a record 97,567 units, data from the Land Transport Authority shows.
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Ukraine Conducts Multiple Drone Strikes on Wildberries Warehouses Across Russia
Ukraine has launched drone attacks on over a dozen warehouses of Russian online retailer Wildberries since July 18, causing fires and disrupting logistics.
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Australian regulator sues Optus over 1005 emergency call breaches in 2025 outage
The Australian Communications and Media Authority filed legal action against Optus Mobile for breaches during a 2025 emergency call outage.
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Ambiq Micro completes secondary listing on Singapore Exchange
US semiconductor firm Ambiq Micro began trading on the Singapore Exchange mainboard via secondary listing on July 30, 2026.
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Keppel reports 59% drop in H1 FY2026 net profit amid rig impairments and M1 deal fallout
Keppel's H1 FY2026 net profit fell 59% to S$154.7 million due to legacy rig impairments and M1 Telco sale termination, despite 24.6% revenue growth to S$3.8 billion.
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Singapore boosts ComCare payouts and CDC vouchers to aid lower-income families amid crisis
Singapore will increase ComCare payouts and CDC vouchers from August to support lower-income households facing rising costs due to the Middle East conflict.
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Pop Mart opens first Southeast Asia Pop Bakery at Resorts World Sentosa
Pop Mart launched its first Southeast Asian Pop Bakery on July 30, 2026, at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore.
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Explosion destroys newly reopened Aeon Mall in Kumamoto after 7.1 earthquake
A gas explosion following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake on July 28 destroyed Aeon Mall in Kumamoto, leaving dozens missing and 13 dead.
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EGP Energy lists on Singapore Exchange, wins first post-IPO S$1.1 million order
EGP Energy Corporation debuted on SGX mainboard on July 29, 2026, and secured its first post-IPO order valued at S$1.1 million.
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UBS Reports 17% Profit Rise, Announces US$3 Billion Share Buyback Plan
UBS posted a 17% jump in Q2 net profit to US$2.8 billion and revealed a US$3 billion share buyback program by mid-2027.
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Keppel surpasses S$100 billion funds under management target ahead of schedule
Keppel exceeded its end-2026 interim funds under management target of S$100 billion as of July 28.