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City-state moves to curb blind box gambling

The island republic said it plans to regu­late the sale of "blind box" pro­ducts after the controversial marketing strategy raised concerns worldwide about gambling inducement.

City-state raises its growth forecast on AI boom

The republic has upgraded its economic growth forecast for this year thanks to a boom in demand for AI-related products and as global trade "remained resilient" in the fact of US President Donald Trump's tariff campaign.

UNC3886 hackers hit four telcos last year

Four telecom companies, Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba Telecom, were targeted by cyberespionage group UNC3886 in attacks last year, Singapore's Cyber Security Agency said.

Water activies resume after end to croc sightings

Water activities at Sentosa's three beaches resumed on Sunday, authorities said, one week after a crocodile was spotted in the waters off the enclave.

National Space Agency set up to boost capabilities

THE city-state is establishing its National Space Agency (NSAS) to advance space technology capa­bilities and tap into emerging opportunities in the fast-growing global space economy.

What you need to know about Nipah virus disease

In recent days, the authorities in countries such as Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam have been on high alert after an outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Govt to invest over S$1bil in public research on AI

THE city-state will invest more than S$1bil (RM3.1bil) in public research on artificial intelligence through 2030 to bolster its capabilities and enhance global competitiveness, the government said.

Maritime border negotiations with Singapore, including Batu Puteh, based on UNCLOS 1982, says Tok Mat

KUALA LUMPUR: Maritime border talks between Malaysia and Singapore continue in several areas, with all decisions based on international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Long-awaited UN biodiversity treaty enters into force

A landmark global treaty to safeguard biodiversity in the high seas has come into effect, provi­ding countries with a legally bin­ding framework to tackle threats such as overfishing and meet a target to protect 30% of the ocean environment by 2030.

Opposition leader stripped of post for lying to parliament

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has stripped Pritam Singh of his post as Leader of the Opposition, saying his position had become untenable after his conviction for lying to parliament.