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Why global firms are building tomorrow’s products in S’pore

Global companies like Hyundai, Lubrizol and FrieslandCampina are choosing to develop their innovations in Singapore.
Global companies like Hyundai, Lubrizol and FrieslandCampina are choosing to develop their innovations in Singapore.

Why many American college kids don’t want AI

AI not welcomed. Many American college students are resisting the move to introduce AI into their universities
AI not welcomed. Many American college students are resisting the move to introduce AI into their universities

Finland’s hunt for a new tech edge

To engineer a new era of resilience and regain its competitive edge, Finland is banking on a “next great industrial revolution”, driven by deep tech and innovation.
To engineer a new era of resilience and regain its competitive edge, Finland is banking on a “next great industrial revolution”, driven by deep tech and innovation.

Germany seeks to make defence procurement agency more agile

FILE PHOTO: German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius waits to welcome his counterparts, Austria's Klaudia Tanner, Switzerland's Martin Pfister and Luxembourg's Yuriko Backes for talks on security, Ukraine support and D‑A‑CH cooperation at the Defence Ministry in Berlin, Germany May 18, 2026. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius waits to welcome his counterparts, Austria's Klaudia Tanner, Switzerland's Martin Pfister and Luxembourg's Yuriko Backes for talks on security, Ukraine support and D‑A‑CH cooperation at the Defence Ministry in Berlin, Germany May 18, 2026. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/File Photo

Polytechnic students create AI chatbot to improve access to special needs resources and support

Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Low Yen Ling speaking with students at the South West Community Inno Lab Symposium on May 19.
Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Low Yen Ling speaking with students at the South West Community Inno Lab Symposium on May 19.

China confirms attack on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz earlier this week

A top superbike reignites debate over Chinese innovation

ZXMOTO's 820RR powered to victory at the Superbike World Championship in Portugal by a margin of nearly four seconds, marking the first time that a China-made bike took top honours.
ZXMOTO's 820RR powered to victory at the Superbike World Championship in Portugal by a margin of nearly four seconds, marking the first time that a China-made bike took top honours.

The inventor who chased the secrets of the universe

Mr Sim Wong Hoo (right) pictured with the writer at Shika Snow Mountain in Shangri-la County in China's Yunnan Province in 2018.
Mr Sim Wong Hoo (right) pictured with the writer at Shika Snow Mountain in Shangri-la County in China's Yunnan Province in 2018.

China surpasses 5 million valid invention patents

China has become the first country in the world to surpass 5 million valid invention patents.
China has become the first country in the world to surpass 5 million valid invention patents.

How social media is creating fake rich people

Some content creators thrive by offering tips on how their followers can project wealth, even if they don’t have much money.
Some content creators thrive by offering tips on how their followers can project wealth, even if they don’t have much money.

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