Tens of thousands protest in Berlin against the war in Ukraine.
Approximately 30,000 protesters gathered near Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, waving Ukrainian flags and holding signs demanding an end to the war. Participants of all ages marched through the city, chanting slogans like "Stop Putin" and "Solidarity with Ukraine!"
Russian airstrike hits base in western Ukraine kills 35
A Russian airstrike hit a military training base in western Ukraine near the Polish border, killing 35 people. The attack targeted a facility used for foreign weapon shipments, marking the westernmost strike in the 18-day conflict and increasing tensions between Russia and NATO-supporting countries.
UN: War in Ukraine to hurt poor nations importing grain
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization cautions that the war in Ukraine could significantly impact food security in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, as Ukraine and Russia account for one-third of global grain exports, potentially escalating international food prices and shortages.
U.S. OPENS PROBE INTO TESLA’S AUTOPILOT OVER EMERGENCY VEHICLE CRASHES
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a formal safety investigation into Tesla's Autopilot system after identifying 11 crashes involving emergency vehicle scenes since 2018. The probe will examine 765,000 Tesla vehicles equipped with Autopilot since 2014.
Masks do reduce spread of flu and some coronaviruses, study finds
In the study, the use of surgical masks by sufferers significantly reduced the number of flu viruses detectable in droplets released through breathing and...
Bubble tea chain raises US$656m in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese bubble tea brand Nayuki Holdings Ltd. successfully raised $656 million through its Hong Kong initial public offering. The company plans to sell 257.3 million shares priced between HK$17.2 and HK$19.8, with founders potentially becoming billionaires after the listing.
UEM Sunrise partners Maybank Islamic’s HouzKEY
UEM Sunrise collaborates with Maybank Islamic's HouzKEY to help first and second-time homebuyers acquire their dream homes. The partnership offers zero payments during construction, zero down payments, and 100% financing for 10 projects, making homeownership more accessible.
Singapore’s GIC buying 16% stake of Sunway Healthcare for RM750m
Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte Ltd has acquired a 16% stake in Sunway Healthcare Holdings for RM750 million. Greenwood Capital, a GIC arm, signed a share purchase agreement to buy shares in Sunway City, involving a subscription of 100 million Sunway Healthcare shares.
Chipmaker GlobalFoundries plans US$6bil expansion in Singapore, US, Germany.
GlobalFoundries is investing $4 billion in a new chip factory in Singapore, joining rivals like TSMC and Samsung in expanding production capacity. The US-based company aims to address ongoing semiconductor shortages across industries, with additional investments in the US and Germany.
Singapore and Vietnam to work on pacts to boost digital economy
Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan meets Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son to discuss digital economy cooperation and travel resumption amid pandemic recovery efforts.
