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SimplyGo fixes fare error that blocked pre-peak discount for 210,000 journeys on Aug 20-21
SimplyGo corrected a configuration error that stopped 210,000 daily rail journeys from receiving the pre-peak discount on August 20 and 21 in Singapore.
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Singapore opens applications for inaugural AI awards for SMEs boosting business
Singapore has launched applications for the first SME AI Impact Awards recognizing up to 30 local small businesses using AI to enhance operations.
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First Cross Island Line train arrives in Singapore for testing at Rail Testing Centre
Singapore received its first Cross Island Line train from Qingdao for comprehensive testing ahead of the line’s 2030 opening.
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International student applications to US colleges fall 10% for fall 2026 amid visa restrictions
International student applications to US colleges dropped about 10% for fall 2026, marking the largest decline since 2013.
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SDC Capital Partners plans US$1 billion Singapore REIT IPO as soon as 2027
US digital infrastructure firm SDC Capital Partners is preparing a Singapore REIT IPO that could raise about US$1 billion.
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Singapore and India deepen ties with MOUs on food safety and maritime heritage
Singapore and India held their fourth ministerial roundtable on August 20, signing agreements on food safety and maritime heritage and discussing semiconductor cooperation.
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Anthropic aims to match or exceed SpaceX’s $75 billion record IPO size
Anthropic plans to publicly file for an IPO by the end of August 2026, targeting a debut as large as or bigger than SpaceX’s record US$75 billion offering.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg buys 19th-century Strancally Castle estate in Ireland
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan purchased the Gothic-style Strancally Castle estate in County Waterford, Ireland.
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Moderna's stock soars 177% on melanoma vaccine trial results, then falls 25% next day
Moderna’s shares jumped 177% on August 19 after positive melanoma vaccine trial data but dropped 25% on August 20 amid profit-taking.
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Tuas Power awarded contract to build 670 MW hydrogen-ready plant by 2031 in Singapore
Tuas Power will build and operate a 670 MW hydrogen-ready gas turbine plant at Tuas Power Station, set to start operations by December 2031.
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CK Hutchison Starts $1.5 Billion Arbitration Against Panama Over Port Concessions
CK Hutchison Holdings has launched international arbitration seeking $1.5 billion from Panama over the takeover of two Panama Canal ports.
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Samsung and SK Hynix reveal record shareholder return plans amid AI chip surge
Samsung and SK Hynix announced shareholder return programs worth up to US$79 billion and US$29 billion respectively amid growing AI chip demand.
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ComfortDelGro invests over S$10 million in BYD electric and hybrid vehicles for private-hire fleet
ComfortDelGro announced a S$10 million-plus investment to add BYD electric and hybrid cars to its Zig private-hire fleet in Singapore.
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South Korea’s PanStar Acro launches first commercial Arctic shipping route to Europe
South Korea’s container ship PanStar Acro departed Busan on August 22 to test Arctic shipping route to Europe via Russia’s Northern Sea Route.
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Singapore Police Investigate Radiant World Over Alleged Falsified Iron Ore Documents
Singapore Police have begun investigating iron ore trader Radiant World following reports of falsified documents amid US probes and trading suspensions.
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Alphabet issues A$5.5 billion Kangaroo bond at nearly 7% amid AI spending surge
Alphabet Inc launched its first Australian dollar bond, raising A$5.5 billion with a 20-year tranche yield near 7% today.
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US launches third Section 301 investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property protections
The US initiated a third trade probe into Vietnam's IP policies under Section 301, potentially leading to new tariffs.
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OpenAI grants Japan's top banks access to GPT-5.5 to boost cybersecurity
OpenAI has provided Japan’s largest banks access to its GPT-5.5 model to help prevent cyberattacks, announced by Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama.
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Grab cuts booking lead time to 6 hours and raises cross-border ride discount to 30%
Grab has shortened advance booking for cross-border rides to six hours and boosted discounts to 30% between May 29 and June 28.
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CTE exit slip roads near Potong Pasir to close overnight June 3 to 17 for bridge works
Singapore closes selected CTE exit slip roads near Potong Pasir overnight between June 3 and 17 for pedestrian and cycling bridge works.
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Singapore Sees New Private Senior-Housing Models Amid Aging Population
Singapore is introducing private senior housing options, including serviced apartments in converted colonial homes, while most seniors still prefer aging at home.
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Singapore farms can diversify crops and get longer timelines from September 1
From September 1, Singapore farms can diversify food types and have extended deadlines to build and meet production targets under new rules.
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FairPrice expands price freeze to over 500 essential products until August 31
FairPrice Group extended its price freeze on more than 500 essential products from June 1 to August 31 amid ongoing global uncertainties.
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Harvard to pay $53 million to settle lawsuits over stolen body parts from medical school morgue
Harvard agreed to pay $53 million to settle lawsuits over stolen body parts taken by a former morgue manager at its medical school.