Singapore property tech firm Ohmyhome lists on Nasdaq stock exchange, eyes Southeast Asia expansion
The listing comes as the global initial public offerings (IPO) market last year plunged from a record-breaking 2021.Continue Reading
ISIS-K resurgence rocks Taliban and rattles US
Since returning to power in Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban have struggled to contain the Islamic State Khorasan province, or ISIS-K – the official Islamic State group affiliate operating in Afghanistan. Now, a fresh wave of assassination attempts on top Taliban officials has rocked multiple regions across the country and prompted fears of the group’s […]Continue Reading
Korea and Japan try and try again for a reset
TOKYO – South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s recent visit to Japan took an often backward-facing relationship and reset it looking forward, at least for the time being. The US was pleased to see its two allies working together rather than arguing about history. Yoon spent two days in Japan, meeting with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida […]Continue Reading
Asia tracks Wall Street rally as Fed decision replaces bank worries
“FEAR INDEX” DROPS The US and European rally filtered through to Asia, where banks were among the big gainers with tech firms. Hong Kong led the way, riding more than 2 per cent thanks to a bump in lenders HSBC and Standard Chartered as well as e-commerce titans Alibaba andContinue Reading
Bookings cancelled, 200 ActiveSG accounts suspended for suspected bot use and reselling since 2021
SINGAPORE: About 200 ActiveSG accounts have been suspended since 2021 over the suspected use of bots to book sports facilities. In addition, more than 600 bookings have been cancelled for “on-selling activities”, said Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo in a written parliamentary reply on Tuesday (Mar 21). Mrs TeoContinue Reading
At least 12 dead after earthquake hits Pakistan and Afghanistan
The 6.5 magnitude quake was centred in Afghanistan’s remote Jurm valley which is prone to seismic activity.Continue Reading
China’s diplomatic offensive lays down new challenge for US
But Daly said Xi casting himself as a mediator could help at the margins in Europe, and especially in developing nations which share little of the US enthusiasm for preserving an “international rules-based order”. Xi “doesn’t actually have to move the needle on peace or a ceasefire in Ukraine”, heContinue Reading
Valuing IP Launches ASEANâs First IP Valuation Software & Digital Platform
Aims to democratise IP valuation through automation
Second-round of funding by end of 2023 to expand features âDespite businesses putting in the effort to conceptualise and protect their IP, most of the time they are unable to commercially exploit it due to challenges in getting financing,â explained Tee Lin Yik, CEO and…Continue Reading
Ohtani shines as Japan down USA to clinch World Baseball Classic
MIAMI: Shohei Ohtani delivered a fairytale 3-2 victory for Japan over the United States on Tuesday (Mar 21) as the Asian powerhouses won the World Baseball Classic (WBC) for a record third time. Home runs from Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto helped put Japan ahead before Los Angeles Angels superstarContinue Reading
US-Australia gun for hypersonic aircraft edge on China
The US and Australia have announced plans to develop a hypersonic aircraft, the latest development in the AUKUS allies’ high-tech defense partnership that is fast-transforming the region’s security dynamics. This week, Defense News reported that the US Department of Defense (DOD) has selected Australia-based aerospace company Hypersonix to develop a high-speed aircraft to test hypersonic […]Continue Reading