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PulseAugur coverage of Wong — every cluster mentioning Wong across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Singapore ministers to receive significant pay rise, first since 2012
Singaporean ministers are slated for a pay increase, with the entry-level benchmark salary set to rise to S$1.8 million (US$1.4 million) from S$1.1 million. This adjustment, the first since 2012, aims to keep political …
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Hong Kong school awaits principal approval amid vetting delays
San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School in Hong Kong began its academic year without a permanent head, as the Education Bureau is still conducting background checks on the chosen candidate. The deputy head is curren…
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Singapore explores small modular reactors for carbon neutrality goals
Singapore is exploring the use of advanced nuclear technologies, such as small modular reactors (SMRs), as part of its long-term strategy to achieve carbon neutrality. While the government has not yet committed to nucle…
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Singapore rolls out new pro-family policies amid historic low fertility rate
Singapore is implementing new measures to encourage citizens to have more children, as the total fertility rate has fallen to a historic low of 0.87. These initiatives include increased childcare leave, enhanced educati…
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Singapore PM Wong flags unsettling AI risks, ready to implement safeguards
Singapore's Prime Minister Wong has voiced concerns about the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence, describing them as "unsettling." He indicated that Singapore is prepared to implement safeguards to mitigat…
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Hong Kong PC retailer accuses staff of stealing inventory for rival online shop
A Hong Kong PC retailer, Future Technology, has accused two senior employees of stealing inventory over a year to sell through a secret online store they operated. The retailer has referred the case to the police and th…
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Singapore minister resigns over inappropriate conduct
Singapore's Prime Minister Wong acted swiftly to accept the resignation of Faishal Ibrahim following reports of inappropriate interactions with a member of the public. The prime minister's prompt action was aimed at pre…
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Hong Kong lawmaker resigns amid legal issues; seat replacement debated
A Hong Kong lawmaker, Wong, has resigned from his position following an arrest for alleged drink-driving and a hit-and-run incident. While his resignation is seen as necessary to avoid political ramifications for the le…
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AI-powered deepfakes used by Southeast Asian scammers to impersonate leaders
Scammers in Southeast Asia are leveraging generative AI to impersonate trusted leaders, using cloned faces and voices to defraud victims. These sophisticated scams, often initiated via platforms like WhatsApp, exploit h…
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Hong Kong buyers seek larger homes and lower costs in Malaysia
A growing number of individuals from Hong Kong are relocating to Malaysia, seeking larger homes and a better quality of life due to high property prices in their home city. Buyers are attracted to Malaysia's lower cost …
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Academic Leaders and VCs Discuss AI's Impact, Dash Cams Explored for Business Savings
Academic leaders and venture capitalists are discussing the influence of artificial intelligence on various sectors. Separately, AI-powered dash cams are being explored as a potential cost-saving technology for business…
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Singapore victim loses $3.8M in deepfake Zoom scam impersonating PM Wong
A sophisticated scam in Singapore has defrauded a victim of US$3.8 million by impersonating Prime Minister Wong in a deepfake Zoom call. Scammers used AI to create a fabricated video conference featuring Wong and other …