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FDA Breakthrough Device Designation Marks Major Milestone for Gene Solutions' SPOT-MAS 10 Multi-Cancer Screening Test

SINGAPORE, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gene Solutions, a global biotechnology company advancing accessible genomic solutions for cancer detection and precision oncology, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Breakthrough Device Designation to SPOT-MAS 10, its multi-omic blood test designed to detect cancer-associated signals....

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Feast for the senses

Last year, I stifled my appetite to avoid missing an acrobatic opening performance for the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) against the backdrop of noisy hawker stalls at Bedok Town Square. Only when it ended on a high note did I manage to get some food late at night.…

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Mexican restaurant chain closes all US locations after expansion plans fall apart

Guzman y Gomez operates over 260 restaurants across Australia, Singapore and Japan

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Byju gets jail term; SC backs 28% gaming GST

Legal troubles compounded for Byju Raveendran as a Singapore court sentenced him to six months in jail. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

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DTC's Tokenization Service to Connect with Stellar Public Blockchain as DTC Advances its Multi-Chain Strategy

NEW YORK and LONDON and HONG KONG and SINGAPORE and SYDNEY, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, and the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) today announced plans to enable the tokenization of The Depository…

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From $22 billion to zero: Success, not failure, brought Byju down

Byju's, once a $22 billion edtech giant, has collapsed. Founder Byju Raveendran faces jail for contempt. The company's downfall stems from unchecked ambition and excessive spending during a period of abundant capital. Aggressive expansion and a reliance on pandemic-era growth proved unsustainable. Investors now fight over assets and loans as…

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lullaboy to perform in Bangkok on July 28

Indonesian-American singer-songwriter lullaboy will be returning to Thailand, after announcing his second Asia tour, taking place across July and August this year in nine cities.

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From billionaire to jail: Why Byju Raveendran is facing prison and how $22B startup with SRK & Messi as ambassadors crashed

Byju's founder Byju Raveendran has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt of court. The court cited his disobedience of multiple orders concerning his assets. Raveendran must also pay S$90,000 in costs and provide proof of ownership for Beeaar Investco Pte.

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Agoda Recommends Top Destinations for Dragon Boat Festival 2026

SINGAPORE, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda highlights unique destinations to experience the Dragon Boat Festival in 2026. Falling on 19 June this year, this traditional festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, and commemorates ancient Chinese poet Qu Yuan. The festival…

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Byju Raveendran says settlement near after Singapore court contempt order

Byju's founder Byju Raveendran announced a settlement in principle with lenders like GLAS Trust and Qatar Investment Authority, following a Singapore court's contempt ruling. He stated the court proceedings created a misleading impression, as parties were nearing a comprehensive settlement and no wrongdoing was found on his part or other…

The Economic Times

Bad-mannered or racist? Debate rages over Hong Kong principal's Singapore clash

HONG KONG — Debates continued to rage online after a Hong Kong school principal was filmed verbally abusing two South Asian security guards in Singapore, with viewers divided over whether his behaviour reflected a lack of manners or racial bias.

Bangkok Post

Byju’s founder Raveendran sentenced to six months in jail for contempt of court

Byju Raveendran, founder of the failed Indian tech firm Byju's, has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt. The court found he disobeyed multiple orders concerning his assets. This latest setback comes as foreign investors, including Qatar Investment Authority, pursue him globally to recover…

The Economic Times

Agoda and Philippines Department of Tourism announce strategic partnership to promote and elevate tourism

SINGAPORE, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda and the Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) announced a strategic partnership to promote Philippine tourism, while advance workforce development, strengthen sustainable tourism practices, and enable data‑driven policy and marketing collaboration. Under this partnership, Agoda and...

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IntBot and Certis Group Partner to Scale Enterprise Physical AI Across Singapore

SINGAPORE, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IntBot, the company building the social intelligence layer for embodied AI, and Certis, a leading Singapore-based intelligent operations company, today announced a strategic partnership to explore and develop socially intelligent robot applications for enterprise and public-facing environments in Singapore.

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GCL Announces the Global Console and PC Version 1.0 Release of 'Realm of Ink'

SINGAPORE, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GCL Global Holdings Ltd (Nasdaq: GCL) ("GCL" or the "Company"), a leading provider of games and entertainment, today announced that its publishing subsidiary, 4Divinity Pte. Ltd. ("4Divinity"), together with developer Leap Studio, has officially launched "Realm of Ink," the highly anticipated fast-paced action roguelite.…

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Manulife Financial Corporation to Issue S$500 million 2.880% Subordinated Notes Due 2036

TORONTO, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife Financial Corporation ("Manulife") announced today that it has priced an offering in Singapore of S$500 million principal amount of 2.880% subordinated notes due June 4, 2036 (the "Notes"). The offering will be made pursuant to an offering circular dated May 26, 2026 and…

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BitMEX and COLLYBUS Announce Strategic Platform Partnership to Deliver Institutional-Grade Trading Technology

SINGAPORE and SYDNEY, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BitMEX, one of the world’s leading digital asset trading platforms, and COLLYBUS, the regulated execution gateway for institutional digital asset and FX markets, today announced a strategic platform partnership under which COLLYBUS’s execution platform will be deployed across BitMEX, providing professional…

The Economic Times

Andhra govt begins Ebola screening at Vijayawada airport

Andhra Pradesh authorities have initiated Ebola virus screening for international passengers at Vijayawada Airport. A dedicated camp with medical staff is operational. Screening commenced on Tuesday. International flights to Vijayawada Airport operate three times weekly from Singapore. Previously, flights from Sharjah were discontinued.

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Agoda and DTTDC Launch MoU to Position Delhi as a Year-Round Destination

SINGAPORE, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has announced a strategic partnership with the Delhi Tourism & Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) and Government of NCT of Delhi, aimed at positioning Delhi as a leading year-round tourist destination. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged at the Tourism…

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Synpulse Publishes New Report Highlighting Key Shifts in Asia's External Asset Management Market

SINGAPORE, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Synpulse, a leading global consulting firm for financial services, has published a new report entitled "External Asset Management in Singapore and Hong Kong" examining the evolving External Asset Management (EAM) landscape in Asia. While this report was developed in collaboration with the Association of…

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Constructor Group selects Singapore for new global AI and quantum headquarters, creating 200+ high-skilled roles

BREMEN, Germany, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Constructor Group has chosen to relocate its headquarters from Switzerland to Singapore, one of the world's most prevalent innovation hubs—a decision that will create approximately 200 new high-skilled positions for young and seasoned professionals. The move and long-term partnership further strengthens the Constructor…

The Economic Times

Markets brace for a long conflict as investors reassess global equity risks: Andrew Freris

West Asian tensions are creating market uncertainty. Investors face prolonged volatility for months or years. Some Asian markets like Singapore and Taiwan are outperforming the US. Investors should look beyond the S&P 500. AI investments need careful scrutiny. US bond yields are expected to remain elevated, impacting global capital flows.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Singapore’s former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong: ''We cooperate with China because of shared interests, not because of shared blood.'' ― What does “shared interests not shared blood” reveal about modern diplomacy and global power balance?

Quote of the day by Lee Hsien Loong: Singapore China shared interests not shared blood statement Lee Hsien Loong reflects a sharp global truth. Nations act on interest, not emotion. Singapore China shared interests not shared blood statement Lee Hsien Loong highlights how diplomacy today is driven by survival, trade,…

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Agoda Reveals the Most Popular Search Filters for 2026: Asian Travelers Favour Choice, Culinary Convenience and Comfort

SINGAPORE, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled its ranking of what Asian travelers prioritize most when searching for accommodation in 2026. Looking at the most-used search filters on its website this year, Agoda reports that Asian travelers consistently prioritizing accommodation type, included breakfasts and strong…

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Hammerspace and Secuvy AI Expand Partnership to Address AI Data Clarity Challenges Across Asia-Pacific

SINGAPORE, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hammerspace, the high-performance data platform for AI, today announced an exclusive strategic partnership with Secuvy across the Asia-Pacific region, bringing together best-in-class AI data filtering and classification to enable enterprises to confidently scale AI initiatives.As organizations across Asia-Pacific accelerate investments in artificial intelligence, they…

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