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Singapore’s BDx open to IPO to expand across Asia and make the most of AI boom

CEO Mayank Srivastava said the industry was in a golden age with demand expanding beyond large cloud providers to “neoclouds” or newer companies that rent out AI computing power to businesses.
CEO Mayank Srivastava said the industry was in a golden age with demand expanding beyond large cloud providers to “neoclouds” or newer companies that rent out AI computing power to businesses.

Opening of North Korea-Russia road bridge likely delayed, US think tank says

Cars are parked around buildings along the North Korean border in the city of Hyesan, North Korea, on Sept 28, 2025.
Cars are parked around buildings along the North Korean border in the city of Hyesan, North Korea, on Sept 28, 2025.

Apartment block collapses in Athens, rescuers search for trapped

It was not clear what caused the collapse of the building which had seven apartments.
It was not clear what caused the collapse of the building which had seven apartments.

Iran cyberattacks on Israel surged in 2026, Israeli cyber chief says

Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of the words \"Cyber Attack\" in this illustration taken, February 19, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of the words \"Cyber Attack\" in this illustration taken, February 19, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

AI start-up Firmus, Nvidia to build data centre in Batam

Firmus and Singapore-based DayOne will develop the data centre in Batam as part of an eight-year partnership with Nvidia.
Firmus and Singapore-based DayOne will develop the data centre in Batam as part of an eight-year partnership with Nvidia.

Trump bashes Washington’s likely next mayor, touts golf course project

US President Donald Trump (right, in USA cap) and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum (left) at East Potomac Golf Links during a site tour in Washington on June 28.
US President Donald Trump (right, in USA cap) and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum (left) at East Potomac Golf Links during a site tour in Washington on June 28.

Israel destroys Hezbollah underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon

A photograph taken from the southern village of Ghandouriyeh on June 16 showing ejecta scattered around a crater reportedly left by the Israeli detonation of a Hezbollah tunnel network in Qantara.
A photograph taken from the southern village of Ghandouriyeh on June 16 showing ejecta scattered around a crater reportedly left by the Israeli detonation of a Hezbollah tunnel network in Qantara.

Africa revel in World Cup success with nine teams into knockout round

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Morocco Training - Estadio Universitario, Monterrey, Mexico - June 27, 2026 Morocco's Achraf Hakimi, Bilal El Khannouss and Ismael Saibari with teammates during training REUTERS/Daniel Becerril
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Morocco Training - Estadio Universitario, Monterrey, Mexico - June 27, 2026 Morocco's Achraf Hakimi, Bilal El Khannouss and Ismael Saibari with teammates during training REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

Ukraine hits refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region overnight

Iraq's World Cup return ends with hope and hard truths

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - Senegal v Iraq - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 26, 2026 Iraq's Jalal Hassan and teammates applaud fans after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/John E Sokolowski
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - Senegal v Iraq - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 26, 2026 Iraq's Jalal Hassan and teammates applaud fans after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/John E Sokolowski

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.