Andy Thomas

Israel Delays Release of Palestinian Prisoners After Hostage Handover Chaos 0
- International
- 01/30/2025
Hostage Exchange in Gaza Marred by Disorder, Leading to Postponed Prisoner Transfers On January 30, 2025, Hamas released three Israeli hostages and five Thai nationals in Gaza, but the expected release of Palestinian prisoners was delayed following chaotic scenes at one of the handover points. Crowds surrounded the captives, creating a tense and dangerous situation,
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Singapore Must Strengthen Partnerships and Launch Initiatives to Attract Tech IPOs 0
- Business
- 01/29/2025
SGX Faces Pressure to Position Itself as a Key Listing Hub for Startups and Tech Firms As the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Review Group examines strategies to revitalise the country’s stock market, industry experts are speculating that Budget 2025 could introduce key initiatives to enhance the Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) appeal, especially for tech firms
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DeepSeek’s AI Breakthrough Challenges US Chip Restrictions and Sparks Global Concern 0
- Technology
- 01/29/2025
Start-Up’s Success in AI Development Raises Doubts Over the Effectiveness of US Export Controls on China US export controls on advanced semiconductor chips have inadvertently contributed to the rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese start-up based in Hangzhou, whose artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot is now seen as a significant competitor to US counterparts. Despite strict US
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Analysts Warn of Fallout from DeepSeek’s AI Breakthrough as Singapore Data Centre Reits Face Declines 0
- Business
- 01/28/2025
DeepSeek’s Cost-Effective AI Development Sparks Market Recalibration, Affecting Data Centre Stocks The rise of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has sent ripples through the AI ecosystem, with analysts cautioning that companies, including those in Singapore, could face significant repercussions. DeepSeek’s ability to develop AI systems at a fraction of the cost and with lower power consumption
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Israel Delays Release of Palestinian Prisoners After Hostage Handover Chaos 0