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Lights out in Laos as electricity exports surge
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (782+ words) Electricity exports drive revenue but result in frequent outages for the landlocked nation. Published Sep 13, 2026, 12:15 PM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 01:31 PM Vientiane – Isolated, underdeveloped Laos brands itself the “Battery of South-east Asia”, powering its neighbours with dozens of hydroelectric plants. But frequent…...
From e-sports to AI: Thailand???s Digital Economy Minister Chaichanok Chidchob bets on technology
15+ hour, 31+ min ago (1202+ words) Thai Minister of Digital Economy and Society Chaichanok Chidchob says the government is working to improve the legislation governing AI and data centres. Published Sep 13, 2026, 05:00 AM BANGKOK – As one of Thailand’s youngest Cabinet ministers, Chaichanok Chidchob, 36, has attracted media attention…...
Trump brushes off AI doomsaying to guard US lead over China
11+ min ago (1392+ words) As he heads into a summit in Washington in September with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with AI safety as a top issue, US President Donald Trump is sticking with a hands-off approach. Published Sep 13, 2026, 07:55 AM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 01:46 PM WASHINGTON – In…...
Straight two for Solid State
22+ hour, 37+ min ago (82+ words) The Straits Times Sept 13 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) preview Solid State (Alexis Badel) scoring an impressive debut win in a Class 3 (1,200m), the Philip Chen Trophy at Sha Tin on July 4. The Frankie Lor-trained Snitzel four-year-old will be all the rage…...
OpenAI IPO will not happen in 2026 as chief Sam Altman calls AI extinction risk ‘unacceptable’
39+ min ago (553+ words) OpenAI founder Sam Altman said the company going public now would be “ill-advised”, citing safety concerns over artificial intelligence. Published Sep 13, 2026, 05:20 AM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 01:04 PM LOS ANGELES – OpenAI will not go public in 2026, chief executive officer Sam Altman said in…...
Crystal Jade closes Great World outlet, its third closure in 2026
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (330+ words) The closure is part of the Crystal Jade restaurant chain’s ongoing assessment and review of its operations and outlet network. Published Sep 13, 2026, 01:45 PM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 01:53 PM SINGAPORE – Crystal Jade has closed its Hong Kong Kitchen outlet in Great World mall,…...
South Korea’s expanded espionage law takes effect amid push to protect chip technology
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (383+ words) High-profile technology leak cases include the 2025 indictment of five former Samsung Electronics employees accused of transferring key DRAM chip technology to Chinese memory maker CXMT. Published Sep 13, 2026, 08:06 AM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 01:56 PM SEOUL – South Korea’s expanded espionage law takes effect on…...
‘I was really lost’: Beauty course helped N-level student find her calling on the world stage
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (670+ words) Winnalyn Tay, a third-year Higher Nitec in beauty and wellness management student at ITE College East, practising a facial treatment on her coursemate. Published Sep 13, 2026, 12:00 PM SINGAPORE – Winnalyn Tay did not enjoy going to class in secondary school. “All you…...
A toy helicopter piqued his interest. Now he’s building drones
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (607+ words) Shafriel Nur Iman will be pitting his drone knowledge and abilities against 10 competitors from other countries at the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai. Published Sep 13, 2026, 12:00 PM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 12:31 PM SINGAPORE – When Shafriel Nur Iman received a toy helicopter from his father…...
All eyes on Warsh as rate-hike fever spreads across G-7 central banks
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (785+ words) US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh will be closely watched due to a higher-than-expected core inflation reading on Sept 11. Published Sep 13, 2026, 10:45 AM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 12:36 PM Central banks from much of the Group of Seven face a pivotal week as mounting…...