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Aippy Raises Tens of Millions of Dollars at a $250 Million Valuation to Build the Future of AI-Native Interactive Entertainment

SINGAPORE, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aippy, the world's first AI-native game community developed by NADA AI, today announced that it has raised tens of millions of dollars in its first funding round led by Glowill Capital, bringing its post-money valuation to US$250 million. The proceeds will be used to…

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Australia has been the victim of an AUKUS ‘bait and switch’

At a security conference in Singapore over the weekend, the three AUKUS partners – the United States, United Kingdom and Australia – announced a tweak to their partnership that has generated quite a lot of attention in Canberra.

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Lightworks expands into Singapore to accelerate AI and control-plane engineering across Asia Pacific

TORONTO and SINGAPORE, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightworks, a global AI and enterprise technology firm, today announced the launch of its Singapore entity, marking a major expansion across Asia Pacific. The move advances Lightworks' global strategy to support the world's largest and most highly regulated enterprises with large scale…

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SUNRATE Named Among Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies for 2026 by FXC Intelligence

SINGAPORE, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SUNRATE, the global payments and treasury management platform, has been named among the Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies for 2026 by FXC Intelligence, marking the third consecutive year the company has been included in the ranking. FXC Intelligence's annual list celebrates the most innovative…

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Como bets on pent-up luxury travel demand

The premium and luxury tourism segment in Asia-Pacific remains resilient amid geopolitical tensions, as travellers seek intentional travel with trusted brands, and major destinations such as Thailand are projected to rebound once tensions ease, supported by pent-up demand, says Como Hotels and Resorts, a Singaporean hospitality operator.

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Why Amy Lee, the niece of Singapore’s first prime minister, helped launch a crypto-friendly bank

Singapore Gulf Bank comes from a partnership between the Whampoa Group and Mumtalakat, Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund.

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Bitdeer Launches SEALMINER DL1 Hydro Achieving 52.5 GH/s and 149 J/GH Power Efficiency

SINGAPORE, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) (“Bitdeer” or the “Company”), a world-leading technology company for AI and Bitcoin mining infrastructure, today announced the launch of its latest hydro-cooling mining machine, the SEALMINER DL1 Hydro. Designed for Scrypt algorithm mining, the DL1 Hydro integrates Bitdeer’s…

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Rising costs in Singapore spur business migration as regional alternatives rise

Analysts say the economic gains could come with trade-offs, such as increasing income inequality between skilled and unskilled workers

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Radisson Hotel Group appoints Armand Steinmeyer as Vice President, Development, Southeast Asia

BRUSSELS and SINGAPORE, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Armand Steinmeyer as Vice President, Development, Southeast Asia, further strengthening the Group's development leadership as it accelerates its growth across one of the world's most dynamic hospitality regions.Based in the region, Armand…

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Thai airline cuts key tourist routes citing rising jet fuel costs

The changes affect destinations like China, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore and Nepal

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Agoda Unveils Emerging Destinations on Vietnamese Travelers' Radar This Summer Travel Season

SINGAPORE, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed the top emerging destinations among Vietnamese travelers for the upcoming summer travel season, with accommodation search data showing growing interest in lesser-explored beach, mountain, and culture-led destinations. The ranking compares destination search trends Agoda's...

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Agoda and The Trade Desk Partner to Help Brands Reach High-Intent Travelers Across APAC

SINGAPORE, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform, Agoda and global advertising technology leader, The Trade Desk (Nasdaq: TTD) today announced a strategic partnership to enable smarter travel media advertising leveraging Agoda's first-party data. The collaboration, through Agoda's Media Solutions - a part of BKNG Ads, Booking Holdings' travel…

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US allies urge unity in face of growing global security threats

At the Shangri-La defence conference in Singapore, allies of the United States urged greater unity in the face of growing global security threats, warning that divisions among partners could weaken deterrence. Shinjiro Koizumi said cooperation between the US, Europe and like-minded nations must be strengthened as regional and global challenges…

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Family, faith and resilience powered Satwik-Chirag's Singapore Open triumph

Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured the Singapore Open title. This victory marks their first BWF World Tour crown since 2024. The win held deep personal significance for Satwik, finding comfort in a new family addition. Coach Tan Kim Her's tactical advice proved crucial in overcoming their…

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Relief as Firmable locates 15,000 accounting decision-makers reported missing at leading global B2B data provider

MELBOURNE, Australia and SINGAPORE, May 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmable, Asia-Pacific's leading AI-native sales platform, has confirmed the safe recovery of approximately 15,000 Australian accounting firm decision-makers previously unaccounted for in the data holdings of a leading global B2B data provider.The contacts, which include finance directors, CFOs, managing partners, and…

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Satwik-Chirag end title drought with maiden Singapore Open crown

Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have won their first Singapore Open title. They defeated Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in a thrilling final. This victory marks their ninth career World Tour crown and their first title in two years. The world number four pair showed…

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Pete Hegseth’s silence on Taiwan is exactly what Xi Jinping wants

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a quieter approach to Taiwan at a Singapore security forum. This shift in communication aims to project American strength without overt confrontation. While the long-term impact is uncertain, this move is seen as a win for China's President Xi Jinping. Taiwan and the US…

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Japan defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet

SINGAPORE - Japan's defence minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly muscular security stance.

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India beat Korea 3-1 to continue winning run at Women's U18 Asia Cup hockey

The Indian women's hockey team secured a strong 3-1 victory against Korea in the U18 Asia Cup. Goals from Nousheen Naz, Shruti Kumari, and Kiran Ekka propelled India to their second consecutive win. India now leads Pool A with six points. The team aims to continue its unbeaten streak in…

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Japan pushes back against accusations of 'new militarism'

Japanese ⁠Defence Minister Koizumi Shinjirō denied accusations of "new militarism" in a speech delivered at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia's premier forum for defence leaders, militaries and diplomats.

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Minister hails US defence ties

SINGAPORE: Thailand and the United States have reaffirmed defence cooperation ties in talks on the sidelines of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, which runs until Sunday.

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Iran-U.S. war could erupt again, warns Washington as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues. What to expect this week?

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, while attending a defense summit in Singapore, said on Saturday that Washington was "more than capable" of restarting the war if necessary.

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Australia to buy only secondhand nuclear subs from US in major Aukus switch – as it happened

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New Aukus drone tech to protect critical undersea cables as Marles warns: ‘seabed is a battlefield’

Minister at Singapore defence summit also reveals Australia to buy only secondhand Aukus submarines from US

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Duke-NUS graduates biggest class yet, with new doctors drawn from business, engineering and the humanities

SINGAPORE, May 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From engineers and business graduates to literature and communications majors, Duke-NUS Medical School's largest graduating class to date reflects the widening range of backgrounds now flowing into medicine in Singapore. A total of 135 graduates crossed the stage on Saturday, including 78 new doctors…

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