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Singapore unveils new framework to rein in risks of autonomous AI agents
[ad_1] While agentic artificial intelligence may benefit the Republic’s digital economy, it also has its vulnerabilities[SINGAPORE] Singapore has launched a new governance framework for agentic artificial intelligence (AI), as regulators...
Jumbo Group takes 20% stake in Xi’an restaurant joint venture
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Chill crab purveyor Jumbo Group has entered into a joint venture (JV) with a Chinese company to operate a restaurant in Xi’an.A Jumbo unit will take a 20...
Prudential pays RM1.5 billion to raise stake in Malaysia unit to 70%
[ad_1] The insurer currently holds a 51% interest while local partner Detik Ria owns the rest[SINGAPORE] Prudential will pay RM1.5 billion (S$483 million) in cash to increase its stake in...
Australia watchdog orders audit of Airwallex on suspected compliance miss
[ad_1] The former has concerns that the fintech’s transaction monitoring programme is not attuned to the full range of risks it facesPublished Thu, Jan 22, 2026 · 06:26 PM[SYDNEY] Australia’s...
Alibaba plans IPO for AI chipmaking unit T-Head: sources
[ad_1] As a first step, Alibaba plans to restructure the unit as a business partly owned by employeesPublished Thu, Jan 22, 2026 · 05:17 PM[SINGAPORE] Alibaba Group Holding is preparing...
Hong Kong’s Sogo Mall operator seeks HK$8 billion loan refinancing
[ad_1] Lenders have paused earnings checks for Lifestyle International as it seeks to refinancePublished Thu, Jan 22, 2026 · 03:59 PM[HONG KONG] Hong Kong mall operator Lifestyle International Holdings is...
China, Indonesia, Malaysia top Changi Airport markets in 2025; total passenger traffic hits record
[ad_1] Published Thu, Jan 22, 2026 · 02:54 PM[SINGAPORE] China, Indonesia and Malaysia were Changi Airport’s top passenger markets in 2025, the airport operator said on Thursday (Jan 22), amid a...
AirAsia X targets up to US$600 million debt restructuring after combining airlines
[ad_1] Published Thu, Jan 22, 2026 · 02:14 PM[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s AirAsia X targets US$500 million to US$600 million in debt restructuring after the budget airline this week bought the...
Data centre player Equinix funds study on nuclear energy tech for Singapore, including floating plants
[ad_1] It will also assess the feasibility of small modular reactors; aims to provide ‘data-driven’ insights[SINGAPORE] Data centre operator Equinix is funding a new study by a Singapore-based think-tank on...
Gold falls as easing geopolitical tensions dampen safe-haven demand
[ad_1] Published Thu, Jan 22, 2026 · 12:22 PMGOLD and other precious metals fell on Thursday as geopolitical tensions and safe-haven demand eased after US President Donald Trump backed down...
