Innovation

Who should own AI? The case against – and for – nationalisation

Instead of looking at nationalising AI, the state should act as a referee and also set up sandboxes in which new tools can be tested, says the writer.

Baller League investor APEX moves into women’s football

The killing machines taking over men in Ukraine

A satellite image shows an overview of the Sevastopol power substation after Ukrainian drones knocked out power in the biggest city in Russian-held Crimea on June 24.

From beer byproducts to tuna: S’pore firms work to transform food waste into new, useful products

Mottainai Food Tech collects barley spent grains from breweries and other companies and converts them into plant-based tuna flakes through fermentation.

China outpacing Europe in drug innovation and development: Pfizer executive

In 2024, of 81 innovative medicines launched, 28 came from China and only 18 came from Europe, said the Pfizer executive.

Singaporeans say they want creativity. But do they mean it?

Artist Marcus Pang was creating his artwork on a pavement outside Mountbatten MRT station on May 31. His artwork was later removed by SMRT staff.

F1 details reduced electric power unit changes for 2027 and 2028

Beyond metrics: Is Singapore’s fixation with measuring everything holding it back?

Singapore is very good at assessing students and workers relative to each other, says the writer.

Branded Content

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.

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

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