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Ubisoft Singapore lays off 70 staff as studio downsizes
Oct 25, 2026

Ubisoft Singapore lays off 70 staff as studio downsizes

The cuts affect around one-fifth of the studio’s local workforce, with Ubisoft saying its Singapore operation remains an important part of its global production organisation.


Mercedes-Benz’s new three-row all-electric GLB arrives for families with a need for space
Oct 24, 2026

Mercedes-Benz’s new three-row all-electric GLB arrives for families with a need for space

The new electric GLB consists of two models and has a claimed WLTP range of up to 674km.


Cavoodles never influenced anyone to do evil, but I’ve deleted them regardless
Oct 24, 2026

Cavoodles never influenced anyone to do evil, but I’ve deleted them regardless

I executed this radical feat partly because there are so few acts of rebellion available to middle class, law-abiding working mothers.


Grab deals, freebies and prizes as you upgrade your ride at The Car Expo 2026
Oct 24, 2026

Grab deals, freebies and prizes as you upgrade your ride at The Car Expo 2026

From the latest electric vehicles and hybrids to exclusive car deals and cash prizes, The Car Expo 2026 offers plenty of reasons to head down to Singapore EXPO this weekend.


Export push seeks to breathe new life into Korea's hollowed-out mining towns
Oct 24, 2026

Export push seeks to breathe new life into Korea's hollowed-out mining towns

Deep in the rugged, forested mountains of Gangwon Province, the hollowed-out shafts of abandoned anthracite mines stand as quiet monuments to Korea’s industrial birth. During their mid-20th-century heyday, these bustling towns fueled the nation’s postwar economic miracle, powering domestic hearths and heavy manufacturing alike. But as Korea’s energy needs shifted toward oil and gas in the 1980s, the region entered a long, steep decline. While a handful of major mines remained operational into the 2020s, the last state-run mine officially closed its shafts in mid-2025 — leaving behind steep valleys marked by demographic collapse and crumbling local economies. Now, trade officials and local leaders are trying a new approach to revive these quiet valleys: connecting their remaining small businesses directly to overseas markets. Rather than relying solely on local tourism or government aid, a national trade showcase last week in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, brought small-town entrepreneurs face-to-face with international buyers. At the center of the event was a targeted exhibition flo


Apple updates the Apple TV 4K with A19 chip, new Siri Remote, and higher price tag
Oct 24, 2026

Apple updates the Apple TV 4K with A19 chip, new Siri Remote, and higher price tag

Apple’s digital media streaming box gets a more powerful chip, support for Siri AI, and a new remote with some nifty features, and a higher price tag.


Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo is coming to Gran Turismo 7 this October
Oct 23, 2026

Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo is coming to Gran Turismo 7 this October

Xiaomi’s wind-sculpted concept car will arrive alongside the PlayStation-exclusive game’s EV Experience mode.


Nvidia’s Jensen Huang brings ‘sovereign AI’ push to Kazakhstan, shrugs off bubble fears
Oct 23, 2026

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang brings ‘sovereign AI’ push to Kazakhstan, shrugs off bubble fears

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is pitching the concept of “sovereign AI” in Kazakhstan – part of his global crusade urging nations to build domestic computing infrastructure using the firm’s chips – as the energy-rich nation emerges as a US-China battleground for artificial intelligence. Speaking at a fireside chat in Astana on Friday with Kazakh AI and digital development minister Zhaslan Madiyev, Huang said AI was reshaping every industry in a transformation that “affects every single person and...


China's humanoids go job hunting amid Korea's bets on physical AI
Oct 23, 2026

China's humanoids go job hunting amid Korea's bets on physical AI

Chinese humanoid robot makers are accelerating efforts to gain a foothold in Korea, moving beyond dance performances and showroom displays to factory trials and other commercial applications as Seoul beefs up investment in physical artificial intelligence (AI). A string of Chinese robotics companies have flexed their muscles or announced projects in the country this year, including Hong Kong-listed Ubtech, startup Anyverse Dynamics, Shanghai-based Agibot and leading robot maker Unitree. “China’s new generation of robot companies has global DNA and naturally looks overseas, and Korea is one of the most important markets in Asia-Pacific,” said Ethan Qi, an associate director covering robotics at Counterpoint Research. The absence of locally built humanoids available at scale has created an opening for Chinese suppliers, he added. Early footprint Representatives of Galaxy Robot Park, a robot-themed entertainment venue in Seoul, agreed to buy Ubtech’s lifelike U1 model after attending its debut in Shenzhen in June, according to Sean Qin, overseas head of the company's commercial robo


Chung Mong-Koo Foundation's pianists sweep international awards
Oct 23, 2026

Chung Mong-Koo Foundation's pianists sweep international awards

Three young Korean pianists — supported by Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation — have earned international recognition this year, winning top prizes at major competitions in Europe and the United States. Shin Young-ho, 19, placed second in the piano category at the 76th Giovanni Battista Viotti International Music Competition, which concluded in Vercelli, Italy, on Oct. 17. Lee Jeong-woo, 18, won first prize at the 20th George Enescu International Competition in Bucharest, Romania, in September, while Lee Ju-eon, 15, claimed prizes at three international piano competitions in the United States during the first half of the year. The achievements highlight the progress of a new generation of pianists who have received sustained support from the foundation, as they pursue international careers. Shin continued his strong performance on the international competition circuit, following a second-place finish at the Dublin International Piano Competition and a special prize at the Pancho Vladigerov International Piano Competition, both held in 2025. Selected as a foundation scholarship re


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