Tok Wei Sin
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These platforms, alongside a new AI-enabled optical satellite dubbed Polaris, aim to support functions ranging from broadband coverage to environmental monitoring focused on the equatorial region.
February 2, 2026 at 2:22 AM
These platforms, alongside a new AI-enabled optical satellite dubbed Polaris, aim to support functions ranging from broadband coverage to environmental monitoring focused on the equatorial region.
digital systems.
This next phase of the group’s space programme comprises the delivery of Nebula – a laser communications demonstrator for ultra-fast networks – in the second half of 2026, and the roll-out of the NeuSAR-2 constellation by 2030.
This next phase of the group’s space programme comprises the delivery of Nebula – a laser communications demonstrator for ultra-fast networks – in the second half of 2026, and the roll-out of the NeuSAR-2 constellation by 2030.
February 2, 2026 at 2:22 AM
digital systems.
This next phase of the group’s space programme comprises the delivery of Nebula – a laser communications demonstrator for ultra-fast networks – in the second half of 2026, and the roll-out of the NeuSAR-2 constellation by 2030.
This next phase of the group’s space programme comprises the delivery of Nebula – a laser communications demonstrator for ultra-fast networks – in the second half of 2026, and the roll-out of the NeuSAR-2 constellation by 2030.
“Our innovative satellite systems and geospatial solutions unveiled today at Space Summit 2026 leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to solve real-world problems for customers worldwide,” said Low Jin Phang, ST Engineering’s chief operating officer for defence and public security, and president for
ST Engineering to design and develop new satellites in Singapore
These will improve high-speed data transfer, disaster response planning and environmental monitoring Read more at The Business Times.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:22 AM
“Our innovative satellite systems and geospatial solutions unveiled today at Space Summit 2026 leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to solve real-world problems for customers worldwide,” said Low Jin Phang, ST Engineering’s chief operating officer for defence and public security, and president for
Others also question the logic of designating Sinopec as the consolidator. Chen Jiulin, a former CNAF deputy general manager, said rivals PetroChina and CNOOC Ltd. offer comparable industrial capabilities and an equally strong strategic fit with aviation fuel and SAF development."
February 2, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Others also question the logic of designating Sinopec as the consolidator. Chen Jiulin, a former CNAF deputy general manager, said rivals PetroChina and CNOOC Ltd. offer comparable industrial capabilities and an equally strong strategic fit with aviation fuel and SAF development."
market.
“With the advancement of fuels such as SAF, whoever controls the terminal refueling network will have an advantage in controlling market entry and pricing for future alternative fuels,” industry data provider GL Consulting wrote in a November report.
“With the advancement of fuels such as SAF, whoever controls the terminal refueling network will have an advantage in controlling market entry and pricing for future alternative fuels,” industry data provider GL Consulting wrote in a November report.
February 2, 2026 at 2:17 AM
market.
“With the advancement of fuels such as SAF, whoever controls the terminal refueling network will have an advantage in controlling market entry and pricing for future alternative fuels,” industry data provider GL Consulting wrote in a November report.
“With the advancement of fuels such as SAF, whoever controls the terminal refueling network will have an advantage in controlling market entry and pricing for future alternative fuels,” industry data provider GL Consulting wrote in a November report.
"Bringing CNAF fully inside Sinopec would change that role. Industry analysts say it could give Sinopec privileged access to the country’s most stable downstream market at a time when traditional fuel demand is flattening. It would also hand the company a decisive lever over how SAF reaches the
Jet-Fuel Merger Could Hinder China’s Effort to Decarbonize Its Skies, Insiders Warn
A tie-up between Sinopec and the country’s aviation fuel near-monopoly could choke off competition for smaller, private producers of sustainable alternatives
www.caixinglobal.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:17 AM
"Bringing CNAF fully inside Sinopec would change that role. Industry analysts say it could give Sinopec privileged access to the country’s most stable downstream market at a time when traditional fuel demand is flattening. It would also hand the company a decisive lever over how SAF reaches the
"JETRO said the domestic procurement rate for Japanese companies was 38.1% in Vietnam and 42.9% in ASEAN. Academic research last year showed very little tech transfer from foreign to Vietnamese supply chains."
Japanese companies face stiffer Chinese competition in Vietnam: JETRO
Recruiting gets tougher in ASEAN but businesses keen to expand, survey shows
asia.nikkei.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:13 AM
"JETRO said the domestic procurement rate for Japanese companies was 38.1% in Vietnam and 42.9% in ASEAN. Academic research last year showed very little tech transfer from foreign to Vietnamese supply chains."
aerospace, micro-electronics, precision engineering and artificial intelligence make it well placed to capture new opportunities in the sector, he added."
February 2, 2026 at 2:08 AM
aerospace, micro-electronics, precision engineering and artificial intelligence make it well placed to capture new opportunities in the sector, he added."
"Space technologies and capabilities are a critical enabler for Singapore’s economy, said Dr Tan, as they underpin essential functions such as digital connectivity, navigation, maritime monitoring and climate resilience.
Singapore’s strengths in advanced manufacturing,
Singapore’s strengths in advanced manufacturing,
Singapore establishes national space agency NSAS under MTI
The National Space Agency of Singapore will front the Republic’s ambitions to be a leader in space technologies Read more at The Business Times.
www.businesstimes.com.sg
February 2, 2026 at 2:08 AM
"Space technologies and capabilities are a critical enabler for Singapore’s economy, said Dr Tan, as they underpin essential functions such as digital connectivity, navigation, maritime monitoring and climate resilience.
Singapore’s strengths in advanced manufacturing,
Singapore’s strengths in advanced manufacturing,
According to the FT report, it had initially declined to intervene when Manus first moved to Singapore, apparently judging that an AI agent app did not yet fall into that strategic infrastructure category."
January 29, 2026 at 3:11 AM
According to the FT report, it had initially declined to intervene when Manus first moved to Singapore, apparently judging that an AI agent app did not yet fall into that strategic infrastructure category."
Those are not consumer apps, but the next DeepSeek-style frontier model, the next Nvidia and other large-scale AI platforms.
The National Development and Reform Commission, China’s central AI policy planner, has been at the centre of that push.
The National Development and Reform Commission, China’s central AI policy planner, has been at the centre of that push.
January 29, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Those are not consumer apps, but the next DeepSeek-style frontier model, the next Nvidia and other large-scale AI platforms.
The National Development and Reform Commission, China’s central AI policy planner, has been at the centre of that push.
The National Development and Reform Commission, China’s central AI policy planner, has been at the centre of that push.
"Industrial policy signals, however, pull in a different direction. Under the banners of “new quality productive forces” and technology self-reliance, China’s state capital is increasingly being directed towards what are seen as strategic infrastructure-type projects.
Commentary: How China manages Singapore-based Manus’ sale will reveal its AI ‘red line’
Beijing is wary of AI startups getting the wrong idea from Meta’s deal to buy a Chinese-founded, Singapore-headquartered AI company, says Wang Shengyu from the Asia Society Policy Institute.
www.channelnewsasia.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:11 AM
"Industrial policy signals, however, pull in a different direction. Under the banners of “new quality productive forces” and technology self-reliance, China’s state capital is increasingly being directed towards what are seen as strategic infrastructure-type projects.
before signing any digital trade agreements with third parties that could potentially harm US interests."
January 29, 2026 at 3:02 AM
before signing any digital trade agreements with third parties that could potentially harm US interests."
Jakarta is adamant that these requests are not related to the aim of the tariff talks, which is to balance trade between the two countries, they added.
Indonesia also has an objection to Washington’s request for the South-east Asian state to consult with it
Indonesia also has an objection to Washington’s request for the South-east Asian state to consult with it
January 29, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Jakarta is adamant that these requests are not related to the aim of the tariff talks, which is to balance trade between the two countries, they added.
Indonesia also has an objection to Washington’s request for the South-east Asian state to consult with it
Indonesia also has an objection to Washington’s request for the South-east Asian state to consult with it
and enhance maritime domain awareness and regional cooperation”.
However, Indonesia has told the US that it cannot meet this South China Sea demand, nor the demand to purchase US-made drones, said the two sources.
However, Indonesia has told the US that it cannot meet this South China Sea demand, nor the demand to purchase US-made drones, said the two sources.
January 29, 2026 at 3:02 AM
and enhance maritime domain awareness and regional cooperation”.
However, Indonesia has told the US that it cannot meet this South China Sea demand, nor the demand to purchase US-made drones, said the two sources.
However, Indonesia has told the US that it cannot meet this South China Sea demand, nor the demand to purchase US-made drones, said the two sources.
"The US also ventured into non-trade issues during the trade talks.
ST had earlier reported that the US was seeking “a commitment from Indonesia to readjust its South China Sea policy to safeguard its sovereign rights and national jurisdiction, ensure alignment with international law,
ST had earlier reported that the US was seeking “a commitment from Indonesia to readjust its South China Sea policy to safeguard its sovereign rights and national jurisdiction, ensure alignment with international law,
Indonesia says no to US demand to buy American drones, but agrees to other terms in trade talks
Both countries are in the final stages of talks on a so-called reciprocal tariff deal Read more at The Business Times.
www.businesstimes.com.sg
January 29, 2026 at 3:02 AM
"The US also ventured into non-trade issues during the trade talks.
ST had earlier reported that the US was seeking “a commitment from Indonesia to readjust its South China Sea policy to safeguard its sovereign rights and national jurisdiction, ensure alignment with international law,
ST had earlier reported that the US was seeking “a commitment from Indonesia to readjust its South China Sea policy to safeguard its sovereign rights and national jurisdiction, ensure alignment with international law,
when fiscal and monetary policy did cross paths during the pandemic, her credibility meant investors gave Indonesia the benefit of the doubt."
January 29, 2026 at 2:46 AM
when fiscal and monetary policy did cross paths during the pandemic, her credibility meant investors gave Indonesia the benefit of the doubt."
But those concerns have increased since Prabowo took office in late 2024. When respected former Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati was fired in September, the bank lost a protector. She was often the person who watered down attempts to hobble BI and,
January 29, 2026 at 2:46 AM
But those concerns have increased since Prabowo took office in late 2024. When respected former Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati was fired in September, the bank lost a protector. She was often the person who watered down attempts to hobble BI and,
"But appointments like this inevitably raise the question: Why him, why now?
Worries about the autonomy of the bank didn't just begin this month. In the past couple of years, there has been a steady erosion of the pillars that insulated BI from politics.
Worries about the autonomy of the bank didn't just begin this month. In the past couple of years, there has been a steady erosion of the pillars that insulated BI from politics.
Indonesia’s Nepo Babies Are Hurting the Economy
President Prabowo Subianto has tried to remake many aspects of Indonesia’s economic and social life. Now, he is a step closer to steering interest rates. For investors souring on the country, it’s ano...
www.bloomberg.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:46 AM
"But appointments like this inevitably raise the question: Why him, why now?
Worries about the autonomy of the bank didn't just begin this month. In the past couple of years, there has been a steady erosion of the pillars that insulated BI from politics.
Worries about the autonomy of the bank didn't just begin this month. In the past couple of years, there has been a steady erosion of the pillars that insulated BI from politics.
Germany’s plans to pour money into the sector will make it the third-biggest spender worldwide on space technology after the US and China, according to the space consultancy Novaspace."
January 27, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Germany’s plans to pour money into the sector will make it the third-biggest spender worldwide on space technology after the US and China, according to the space consultancy Novaspace."
Starlink has since launched an LEO satellite service for defence and intelligence customers known as Starshield. But many countries, nervous of relying on Musk or the US, want to develop their own secure and sovereign networks.
January 27, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Starlink has since launched an LEO satellite service for defence and intelligence customers known as Starshield. But many countries, nervous of relying on Musk or the US, want to develop their own secure and sovereign networks.
"Initially a commercial service, Starlink’s high speeds and easily transportable terminals became critical to Ukrainian defence forces after Russia’s full-blown invasion. It offered highly resilient battlefield communications when other networks were destroyed or degraded.
Rheinmetall and OHB in talks over Starlink-style service for German army
Tank producer negotiating with satellite company over bid for slice of country’s €35bn military space budget
www.ft.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:23 AM
"Initially a commercial service, Starlink’s high speeds and easily transportable terminals became critical to Ukrainian defence forces after Russia’s full-blown invasion. It offered highly resilient battlefield communications when other networks were destroyed or degraded.
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"Mr O’Hara, the police chief, called for protesters to stay peaceful. If they manage that, they will have demonstrated considerably more restraint than the armed officers of the federal administration."
Another horrifying shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis
What happens when armed men are given impunity
www.economist.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:59 AM
"Mr O’Hara, the police chief, called for protesters to stay peaceful. If they manage that, they will have demonstrated considerably more restraint than the armed officers of the federal administration."
"No stockpile or reserve will displace China's dominance in critical mineral supply chains, because its position is really structural. It's the scale, it's the depth of processing, the price setting power and industrial integration," he said."
January 20, 2026 at 3:13 AM
"No stockpile or reserve will displace China's dominance in critical mineral supply chains, because its position is really structural. It's the scale, it's the depth of processing, the price setting power and industrial integration," he said."
If you don't manufacture anything, it has no purpose."
Vivoda of the Sustainable Minerals Institute predicts it will take three years to build a fully credible strategic reserve. He sees it playing an important role, but only as part of broader diversification and de-risking efforts.
Vivoda of the Sustainable Minerals Institute predicts it will take three years to build a fully credible strategic reserve. He sees it playing an important role, but only as part of broader diversification and de-risking efforts.
January 20, 2026 at 3:13 AM
If you don't manufacture anything, it has no purpose."
Vivoda of the Sustainable Minerals Institute predicts it will take three years to build a fully credible strategic reserve. He sees it playing an important role, but only as part of broader diversification and de-risking efforts.
Vivoda of the Sustainable Minerals Institute predicts it will take three years to build a fully credible strategic reserve. He sees it playing an important role, but only as part of broader diversification and de-risking efforts.