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The U.S. is backing a $14 billion cable to keep Southeast Asia's internet out of China's reach

As the U.S. and China race to build rival subsea networks, countries "may be faced with accommodating two parallel tech stacks," one analyst says.

In 2024, NTU coated roofs, walls, and roads across a Singapore industrial block: afternoon air fell by 2°C, and pedestrians felt up to 1.5°C cooler outdoors

In 2024, NTU coated roofs, walls, and roads across a Singapore industrial block: afternoon air fell by 2°C, and pedestrians felt up to 1.5°C cooler outdoors

In Singapore, engineers have experimented with a groundbreaking coating designed to minimize heat absorption in urban settings. This innovative solution successfully reduced air temperatures in test areas by as much as two degrees Celsius, providing pedestrians with a cooler experience, feeling up to 1.5 degrees less heat. The reflective properties…

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In 2020, NTU used orange peel to recycle spent lithium-ion batteries; the process recovered about 90% of cobalt, lithium, nickel, and manganese from old cells

In 2020, NTU used orange peel to recycle spent lithium-ion batteries; the process recovered about 90% of cobalt, lithium, nickel, and manganese from old cells

Researchers have found orange peels can recover metals from dead batteries. This method extracts valuable cobalt, lithium, nickel, and manganese efficiently. The process offers a sustainable alternative to traditional industrial chemicals. It connects fruit waste with the critical battery supply chain. This research presents a greener option for battery recycling…

The Economic Times

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A cement-based paint that "sweats" water kept a model house more than 4.5°C cooler than conventional white paint

Innovative researchers have unveiled a remarkable paint designed to keep buildings cooler by absorbing moisture. This advanced formula not only reflects sunlight but also releases heat through water evaporation. Experimental results reveal that it consistently outperforms traditional paints in temperature management. Its durability against fading further ensures long-lasting effectiveness, presenting…

The Economic Times

US coastal cities at risk? What a new study warns about sea levels surging by 2100

Coastal cities face greater flooding and property damage from potential sea level rise. New research indicates oceans could rise significantly by the century's end. This rise magnifies storm surges and overwhelms existing flood defenses. Saltwater intrusion will affect freshwater supplies and agricultural areas. Vulnerable communities may consider managed retreat from…

The Economic Times

From admission to employability: How Indian students can prepare for UK universities

UK education offers more than a degree, fostering independent thought and career readiness. With nearly 99,000 Indian students in 2024, the UK remains a top choice, but students now prioritize employability and support. Early preparation is key, focusing on communication, cultural adaptability, critical thinking, and digital literacy.

The Economic Times

The new CXO mandate: Leading through uncertainty, complexity, and constant change

As business complexity continues to grow, today's CXOs must lead through uncertainty, make high-stakes decisions, drive transformation, and manage diverse stakeholder expectations. The NTU x ET Executive Programme on Leadership Excellence & Strategic Decision Making helps senior leaders build the judgment, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities needed to navigate change…

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Synvo AI Raises US$1 Million to Give Enterprise AI a Memory

SINGAPORE, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise AI has a memory problem. Every session starts blank—with no organisational context, no retained knowledge, and no accumulated understanding. Synvo AI, a Singapore-based deep-tech company spun out of MMLab at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) with institutional support, is building the infrastructure to solve…

Future of first Bramley apple tree in doubt as cottage where it stands is sold

Future of first Bramley apple tree in doubt as cottage where it stands is sold

Campaigners had hoped to buy property from Nottingham Trent University to maintain public access

The Guardian - UK

Campaigners ‘gobsmacked’ as garden containing original Bramley apple tree sold

Campaigners ‘gobsmacked’ as garden containing original Bramley apple tree sold

The famous tree has spawned millions of saplings worldwide

The Independent UK

A second wave of Iran energy shocks is about to hit Asia and the wider world. Why aren’t markets reacting?

A second wave of Iran energy shocks is about to hit Asia and the wider world. Why aren’t markets reacting?

“The market has been complacent,” Chen Chien-Ming, an associate professor at NTU, says, blaming investors' "wishful thinking that the war will soon end.”

Asia’s AI playbook gets a reality check as the Iran war sends energy prices higher and snarls supply chains

Asia’s AI playbook gets a reality check as the Iran war sends energy prices higher and snarls supply chains

“The scaling laws that have driven the AI boom are fundamentally peacetime constructs.”

The Iran war is accelerating plans for Southeast Asia to go nuclear. Experts say it won’t be easy

The Iran war is accelerating plans for Southeast Asia to go nuclear. Experts say it won’t be easy

Southeast Asia’s only nuclear plant never got used after allegations of corruption. The region is trying again, 50 years later, amid a new oil shock.

Grab expands to Taiwan, its first non-Southeast Asian market, with $600 million Foodpanda deal

Grab expands to Taiwan, its first non-Southeast Asian market, with $600 million Foodpanda deal

Grab CEO Anthony Tan calls Taiwan a “natural next step” as the superapp enters a high-growth, dense market.

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Trump suggests postponing his key meeting with Xi Jinping by ‘a month or so,’ as Iran overtakes China on the U.S.’s agenda

Analysts say the U.S. President’s decision appears driven by the Iran conflict, and a need to manage the fallout in energy markets.

Australia will start banning kids from social media this week—and Malaysia is getting ready to do the same

Other countries are considering less drastic ways to control teenagers' social media use. On Nov. 30, Singapore said it would ban the use of smartphones on secondary school campuses.

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Celebrities are cloning their pets – but the procedure risks animals’ health and wellbeing

Pets just don’t live long enough. We spend time, emotion, energy and lots of money caring for them, all while knowing we’ll invariably outlive them.

The Independent UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene will qualify for a congressional pension - by a matter of days - after she resigns from office

The pension is a drop in the bucket compared to Greene’s net worth

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Autistic dogs? Neurodiversity in our pets and what it might mean for us

I live with several cocker spaniels. They are smart and affectionate, but sometimes air-headed, impulsive and extremely sensitive. It’s common for friends to describe my dogs as “having ADHD” as one of my canine whirlwinds whizz past.

The Independent UK

Scientists develop new cooling sunscreen from an unusual ingredient

Camellia pollen-based sunscreen will have no allergy issues and help tackle pollution, inventors say

The Conversation

Pets on skinny jabs? Here’s how to help them lose weight naturally

Losing weight is hard. Anyone who has tried to lose weight and keep it off will describe how difficult it can be. If your pet is a little more rotund than is healthy, then helping them regain and retain their waistline can be even trickier.

'Pregnancy robot from China' is fake, but is the technology behind it possible?

A story circulating on social media this week featured a seemingly made-up scientist who is developing an equally imaginary "pregnancy robot." Virality ensued.

The Conversation

Pets can get sunburned too – what you need to know

While there is good awareness of the potential dangers of pets overheating in high temperatures during summer months, recognising that the sunburn itself can be a source of harm is also important.

The Conversation

Pets get hay fever too – how to spot it and manage it

Summer often brings with it the unmistakable sniffles and sneezes of hay fever. As plants and trees release pollen into the air, many of us start to feel the effects – itchy eyes, runny noses and general discomfort. But hay fever doesn’t just affect people – our pets can suffer…

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