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EIB to boost lending for EU defence projects in 2026

FILE PHOTO: Nadia Calvino, president of the European Investment Bank, attends an interview with Reuters, during the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, in Seville, Spain, July 1, 2025. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo

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JTC lays groundwork for Singapore’s push in world-class advanced manufacturing

The newly completed Bulim Square offers over 110,000 sq m of ready, sustainable factory space to the advanced manufacturing ecosystem.

Research efforts judged not just on commercial output, but by a basket of factors: PMO

Professor Tan Chorh Chuan, permanent secretary for national research and development at the Prime Minister’s Office, said research is evaluated on a basket of factors.

S'pore commits record $37 billion to drive research, innovation and enterprise over next five years

The Singapore Government has committed $3 billion to enable research which will help seniors to age healthily, including maintaining their brain healht and physical function.

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Backing start-ups crucial for Singapore’s innovation push, despite higher risks: HSBC chief

Singapore, a global innovation hub, plays an important role in HSBC’s global strategy, and as the bank expands in Asia-Pacific.

Human washing machine goes on sale in Japan

This photo taken on April 9 shows the Mirai Human Washing Machine, which attracted attention at the Osaka Expo.

Powerboat racing-E1 series to make Bahamas debut in 2026

Ukraine needs more drones and better tactics, senior commander says

Oleksandr Pivnenko, commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, speaks during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine November 13, 2025. REUTERS/Anna Voitenko

Japan PM Takaichi wavers on nuclear arms question in sign of possible shift

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front C) and her new cabinet members pose for a group photo in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 21, 2025. Jia Haocheng/Pool via REUTERS

Two Singapore Polytechnic students build AI tool Broby to help vets save time

Singapore Polytechnic students Hyuga Kuramochi (left) and Caleb Yap Keane Yang developed Broby Pets, an AI transcribing tool for veterinarians.

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