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The Secret Crypto Boom Wall Street Is Completely Ignoring

This week's Visionary Voices continues our conversation with Eric Annan, founder of AYAHQ, on why real crypto utility isn't being built in New York or Singapore. It's being built in Accra, Nairobi, and Lagos.

International Business Times

Singapore in talks with tech firms about adding 'nutrition labels' to AI products

Singapore in talks with tech firms about adding 'nutrition labels' to AI products

Singapore is planning to introduce "nutrition labels" for AI products. These labels will inform users about intended uses and limitations. This initiative aims to guide consumers on correct AI usage. Singapore is also developing testing frameworks for AI products. The country is becoming a key hub for AI development, attracting…

The Economic Times

Singapore Deepens AI Ecosystem with Global Collaborators to Accelerate Real-World Deployment

SINGAPORE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At ATxSummit 2026, hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA), Minister for Digital Development and Information Mrs Josephine Teo unveiled new global partnerships and initiatives to strengthen Singapore's position as a leading AI hub. These announcements mark a shift from exploring…

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Grab bets on new delivery robots to fix Singapore’s 'supply-constrained markets' and solve the last-mile problem

The Southeast Asian tech company will launch a pilot of its first delivery robot in Singapore’s Punggol district in late 2026.

Marriott International and The Fern Hotels & Resorts Celebrate 75 Signings and 50 Openings for Series by Marriott in India

SINGAPORE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. today announced landmark dual milestones for The Fern Hotels & Resorts, Series by Marriott in India - 75 hotels have now been signed under the brand's founding collaboration with Concept Hospitality Private Limited (CHPL), while 50 of those properties are already…

BIT Expands Regulatory Footprint with BVI FSC Approval for Matrixport Technologies Ltd

SINGAPORE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BIT today announced that Matrixport Technologies Ltd has received approval from the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission for a SIBA Investment Business Licence, Category 2 – Arranging Deals in Investments, and a Virtual Asset Service Provider registration under the BVI Virtual Asset Service…

Meta First Asked Employees to Work From Home — Then Sent Cold Layoff Emails at 4 AM: Internal Memo Leaked

Meta began cutting 8,000 jobs on 20 May, sending termination emails at 4 a.m. in Singapore. A leaked memo ties the layoffs to its $145 billion AI pivot.

International Business Times UK

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GHO Capital and CBC Group to Create World's Largest Dedicated Healthcare Investment Firm

LONDON and SINGAPORE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Opportunities ("GHO"), a European specialist healthcare investor, and CBC Group ("CBC"), an Asian healthcare-focused asset manager, today announced they have signed a definitive agreement to create the world's largest dedicated healthcare investment manager, with over USD 21 billion in AUM.…

Singapore urges financial firms to use AI to create better jobs

Singapore urges financial firms to use AI to create better jobs

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong is encouraging banks and financial companies to leverage artificial intelligence. The focus should be on creating better jobs and training workers for advanced roles. This approach aims to enhance competitiveness and benefit the workforce. Singapore is positioned as a leading AI financial hub.

The Economic Times

Meta begins 8,000 global job cuts in Asian hub of Singapore

Meta begins 8,000 global job cuts in Asian hub of Singapore

Meta Platforms is laying off approximately 8,000 employees globally as part of a restructuring to boost efficiency and reduce costs, while simultaneously investing heavily in artificial intelligence. This latest round of cuts primarily impacts engineering and product teams, with some workers are being reassigned to new AI-focused initiatives.

The Economic Times

Agoda: Malaysian travelers are making travel in 2026 more value-led, 63% open to lesser-known destinations for lower costs

SINGAPORE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed that value is emerging as an important factor in how Malaysians travel in 2026, influencing everything from accommodation choices to destination planning. According to Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook Report, 63% of travelers are willing to consider lesser-known destinations…

Autonomous AI marketing platform Protaigé launches with Maia, the world's first AI Account Director that operates within the flow of work

SINGAPORE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Protaigé announced the public launch of Maia, the world's first AI Account Director, designed to work inside the channels marketers already use - email, WhatsApp, Slack, and video meetings. Marketing teams face mounting pressure to deliver always-on, multi-channel output at a pace traditional models…

ATxSummit 2026 Opens with Shared Regional Ambition to Harness AI for Public Good

SINGAPORE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ATxSummit 2026, hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore, officially kicked off this evening with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam as the Guest-of-Honour at the Opening Gala Dinner at Gardens by the Bay. This year's ATxSummit will bring together government leaders from Asia,…

Why the 137-year-old developer Hongkong Land is reinventing itself—and trying to broaden its focus beyond its home city

Why the 137-year-old developer Hongkong Land is reinventing itself—and trying to broaden its focus beyond its home city

Hong Kong currently makes up 60% of Hongkong Land's rental income; CEO Michael Smith, who took over in 2024, wants to get it down to 40%.

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Deadly, highly venomous box jellyfish discovered in Singapore is a newfound species

Researchers identified a new species of box jellyfish and recorded a surprising range expansion for the Thai sea wasp after analyzing the morphology and DNA of a handful of jellies in Singapore.

UROVO Recognized as Android Enterprise Gold Partner by Google

SINGAPORE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In April 2026, UROVO, a global leader specializing in enterprise mobility solutions, officially earned Android Enterprise Gold Partner status. This distinguished achievement highlights UROVO's expertise and capability in delivering secure, reliable, and high-performance Android-based enterprise mobility solutions. Android Enterprise Gold Partner status is one…

Indie artists turn to AI video as promo budgets shrink

Singapore - The promo clip has always been the awkward middle layer of music marketing. Too small for a proper production day, too useful to ignore, and somehow always needed before the next post goes out.

Jenfi Surpasses US$100 Million in SME Financing Across Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jenfi, a Southeast Asia-focused SME credit platform, today announced that it has surpassed US$100 million in cumulative financing originations across the region, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion across Singapore and Vietnam.Operating across two of Southeast Asia’s largest SME markets,…

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ENNOVI Showcases Battery Cell Contacting System, including FPC Capabilities, Across All Major Cell Formats at The Battery Show Europe

SINGAPORE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ENNOVI, a global leader in advanced interconnect and power solutions, will showcase its battery cell contacting system (CCS) capabilities at The Battery Show Europe 2026 (Hall 5, Booth C40). ENNOVI will demonstrate how its CCS technologies provide a unified approach that supports all major…

Visa and Trip.com Group Ink Strategic Collaboration, Enabling Consumers to Chase Their Passions Through Travel

SINGAPORE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa, a world leader in digital payments today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Trip.com Group, marking a strategic collaboration to power richer travel experiences for Asia Pacific consumers. The MoU will harness Visa's global payments network and Trip.com Group's extensive ecosystem, enabling…

Philips Business Natural-Eyecare Monitor Integrates TÜV Rheinland-Certified Circular Polarization Light to Support All-Day Office Viewing

SINGAPORE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Philips Natural-Eyecare business monitor lineup is engineered to meet TÜV Rheinland standards to deliver a comfortable viewing experience, resulting in minimal eye strain and headaches. The range includes 24B2N2200G, 27B2N2200G, and 27B2N3500G, featured with IPS panel and a fast refresh rate of…

AIMX Singapore 2026 Anchors Strategic Relationship with TechInnovation and AI Gravity

SINGAPORE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognising AI as a horizontal technology that is applicable across different domains and drives enterprise value, MP Singapore has partnered with IPI Singapore and DLG Exhibition & Events (DLG) for AIMX Singapore 2026, taking place from 26–27 August 2026 at the Sands Expo and…

LITFINCON Asia 2026 Convenes June 3 - 4 at the Marina Bay Sands as Global Litigation Finance Leaders Gather in Singapore

SINGAPORE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LITFINCON, the global litigation finance conference series, today confirmed that LITFINCON Asia 2026 takes place on June 3-4, 2026 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The inaugural Asia edition convenes senior litigation funders, institutional investors, law firm partners, general counsel, insurers, and dispute resolution…

International Business Times UK

'A Boss Shouldn't Dictate My Success': Entrepreneur Rejected £2,300 Salary — Built $75M Property Career

Claire Tan turned down salary offers to start her own business at 17. She now runs two companies and has transacted over £58m in Singapore property

International Business Times

Inside the West African Country That Could Be the New Singapore

This week's Visionary Voices sits down with Eric Annan, founder of AYAHQ, one of West Africa's most outspoken entrepreneurs building at the intersection of tech, education, and human connection.

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