Cooler servers, cheaper batteries, automated sandblasting: How Singapore firms put RIE support to work

The Business Times - Nov 4, 2026

Home-grown businesses are using the S$37 billion in the R&D kitty to take new technologies from lab to market

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MCA leader slams DAP deputy minister over planned cut in Mandarin lessons at SJKCs
Nov 3, 2026

MCA leader slams DAP deputy minister over planned cut in Mandarin lessons at SJKCs

Tan accuses Wong of failing to safeguard the interests of Chinese schools.

HK man pleads not guilty to murdering ex-girlfriend, 23, Gucci shoeprints at scene matched his
Nov 3, 2026

HK man pleads not guilty to murdering ex-girlfriend, 23, Gucci shoeprints at scene matched his

The trial continues.

Vietnam's new list of banned used electronics, refurbished phones included, takes effect from 2027
Nov 3, 2026

Vietnam's new list of banned used electronics, refurbished phones included, takes effect from 2027

Used smartphones, computers and many other digital devices will remain barred from import into Vietnam under an updated list of banned goods that takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027.

Indonesian minister says country will not export electricity to S'pore unless 'price is right'
Nov 3, 2026

Indonesian minister says country will not export electricity to S'pore unless 'price is right'

He said domestic electricity needs will take priority.

German tourist missing in Indonesia’s Bali after landslide amid rainy season
Nov 3, 2026

German tourist missing in Indonesia’s Bali after landslide amid rainy season

A German tourist was among two men still missing on Tuesday after a landslide struck a glamping resort on the island of Bali in Indonesia. Heavy rains on Sunday afternoon caused the landslide, which struck the Eco Park Pelaga Glamping Retreat in Petang district at around 11pm, The Bali Times reported. Three tents collapsed while a fourth fell into the Tukad Yeh Kilap River and was swept away by the currents. The 4-hectare (10-acre) property, which houses 25 tents, sits on a steep cliff beside...

MPs urge stronger global action to end Myanmar conflict, stem refugee influx
Nov 3, 2026

MPs urge stronger global action to end Myanmar conflict, stem refugee influx

Tarmizi and Leong want govt to address the root cause.

Man criticises town council workers for participating in BCRS scheme, gets swift backlash
Nov 3, 2026

Man criticises town council workers for participating in BCRS scheme, gets swift backlash

The town council clarified that the containers they were returning were from their own purchases.

Woman, 20, identified as co-pilot in plane that crashed in Florida killing 9 people, got her pilot's licence in high school
Nov 3, 2026

Woman, 20, identified as co-pilot in plane that crashed in Florida killing 9 people, got her pilot's licence in high school

She had been working as a commercial pilot for nine months.

Why does a leading travel guide recommend Đà Nẵng for a getaway between Christmas and New Year?
Nov 3, 2026

Why does a leading travel guide recommend Đà Nẵng for a getaway between Christmas and New Year?

Lonely Planet describes Đà Nẵng as a city blessed with mountains, long stretches of beach, fresh seafood, and an unhurried pace of life. Access to three World Heritage Sites is another advantage, giving visitors further reasons to stay longer and extend their journey.

Woman, 73, dies after being hit by bus in South Beach Road, bus driver assisting with investigations
Nov 3, 2026

Woman, 73, dies after being hit by bus in South Beach Road, bus driver assisting with investigations

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Indonesia under mounting pressure to scrap VAT on sanitary pads amid rising living costs
Nov 3, 2026

Indonesia under mounting pressure to scrap VAT on sanitary pads amid rising living costs

The Indonesian government is facing mounting pressure to scrap the value-added tax (VAT) on sanitary pads and other menstrual hygiene products, with critics arguing it adds to the financial burden for women from low-income families already struggling to buy basic necessities. While the 11 per cent tax on such products is not new, the issue has gained traction amid public anger over rising living costs. Students took to the streets of Jakarta last week to protest against the government’s handling...

Minister insists no acceptance letters cancelled for East M'sia rural road projects, MPs pushback
Nov 3, 2026

Minister insists no acceptance letters cancelled for East M'sia rural road projects, MPs pushback

PARLIAMENT | Several East M'sian MPs claim some contractors in their constituencies received cancellation letters.

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