Nepal PM demands climate action after Himalayan disaster

Scientists say the Himalayas, the world’s highest mountain range, are melting faster as global temperatures rise.

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Too young for a pension, too old for youth aid: Seoul eyes midlife savings plan

Seoul estimated that the account could grow to as much as 16.4 million won.

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Summit with Russia, India and Iran shows leverage wars have given Xi of China

Xi has undermined efforts by the US and its allies to pressure Russia and Iran economically.

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Oil prices rise as latest fighting resurrects Middle East supply disruption risks

Brent crude futures were up 56 cents, or 0.6 per cent, to US$91.05 a barrel at 8.44am.

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California, Writers Guild ask court to reject Paramount request for $2.4 billion bond

Paramount is seeking the bond to address the costs of acquiring Warner Bros.

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Anthropic seals $44 billion cloud deal with Nvidia-backed Lambda

Nvidia has been using its financial resources to expand access to computing infrastructure.

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Marina Square mall to close in March 2027 for redevelopment; new luxury homes and hotel to be added

Luxury residences, a serviced apartment and offices will be introduced to the over 360,000 sqm site.

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Keppel DC Reit spends $1.5 billion on two freehold data centres in Japan

The Reit manager also plans to raise at least $600 million through a private placement on Sept 10.

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Frasers Property acquires Cuppage Terrace in Orchard Road area for $175 million

The asset is located next to The Centrepoint, Frasers’ flagship property on Orchard Road.

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Shein shares slide as much as 10% in long-awaited Hong Kong trading debut

Fast-fashion giant's valuation now just slightly above a quarter of its US$100 billion peak in 2022.

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MINDEF looking to enhance NS milestone awards to mark 60 years of national service

It is also looking into an NS60 recognition package for national servicemen past and present.

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New Zealand, US to fund Cook Islands port upgrade

It is a fresh sign of Western efforts to reinforce ties in a Pacific region that is increasingly being influenced by China.

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Singapore-Uzbekistan FTA could ‘de-risk’ market for Singapore firms: SM Lee

The Senior Minister said there was potential for more trade and investments despite current low volumes.

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South Korea to send 44-member disaster relief team to Nepal after floods

SEOUL, Sept 1 - South Korea will send a 44-member emergency relief team to Nepal to support search-and-rescue operations after flooding in the Rasuwa region, South Korea's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

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Serial cable thief arrested after 30-minute KL car chase

A second suspect, the driver, had fled the scene.

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Two killed, four injured in boat collision off Mersing

The cause of the collision is still under investigation.

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Western Union probed in Australia over laundering controls

The probe will focus on Western Union’s management of “high-risk” payment channel.

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Taiwan’s chip prowess is built on democracy and rule of law, president says

President Lai Ching-te said AI computing power requires chips and global collaboration.

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Global AI boom fuels Asia factory expansion in August

The demand for AI-related products helped offset mounting cost pressures from conflicts around the world.

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China slams ‘malicious’ Indian media accusations on deadly flood

A nationalist Indian TV personality, Arnab Goswami, called the Nepal floods a possible “China made” disaster.

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