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- Apple Ads and Apple Maps should not be designated under Digital Markets Act, says EU
Apple Ads and Apple Maps should not be designated under Digital Markets Act, says EU
BRUSSELS, Feb 5 : The European Commission said Apple Ads and Apple Maps should not be designated under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, citing Apple Maps' relatively low usage in the EU and the limited scale of Apple Ads in the EU online advertising market."The Commission has concluded that Apple does not qualchannelnewsasia.com - Unlicensed driving instructor taught over 100 students, gets jail
Unlicensed driving instructor taught over 100 students, gets jail
Tan Teng Hock has multiple past traffic violations including speeding and running a red light.channelnewsasia.com - Exclusive-Syngenta targets up to $10 billion Hong Kong listing in 2026, sources say
Exclusive-Syngenta targets up to $10 billion Hong Kong listing in 2026, sources say
ZURICH/HONG KONG, Feb 5 : Syngenta Group is targeting a Hong Kong listing that could raise as much as $10 billion this year, two sources with knowledge of the deal said, setting the Swiss agrichemicals and seeds group on course for one of the world's biggest IPOs in 2026.Syngenta, owned by Chinese state groupchannelnewsasia.com - Indonesia discussing oil refinery plan with India's Essar Group, energy minister says
Indonesia discussing oil refinery plan with India's Essar Group, energy minister says
JAKARTA, Feb 5 : Indonesia's energy minister Bahlil Lahadalia on Thursday said he has met with Indian conglomerate Essar Group and Indonesia's state energy firm Pertamina to discuss a plan to develop an oil refinery in the country.In the meeting, Bahlil said they discussed the strengthening of Indonesia's domchannelnewsasia.com - Indonesia on ‘right track’ to hit GDP, investment goals; Danantara keen to work with Temasek, Khazanah: Minister
Indonesia on ‘right track’ to hit GDP, investment goals; Danantara keen to work with Temasek, Khazanah: Minister
At the CNA Summit held in Jakarta on Thursday (Feb 5), Indonesia’s Investment and Downstream Industry Minister Rosan Perkasa Roeslani called for more collaboration between the government, private sector and foreign investors.channelnewsasia.com - Man conspired to smuggle puppies across border, bred dogs for sale
Man conspired to smuggle puppies across border, bred dogs for sale
The crimes were uncovered when ICA discovered puppies hidden in a motorcycle at Tuas Checkpoint, which were meant to be delivered to Pawhaus & Dognassium Doggie Daycare.channelnewsasia.com - Anthropic's AI push raises analyst concerns over IT services revenues
Anthropic's AI push raises analyst concerns over IT services revenues
Feb 5 : Rapid advances in artificial intelligence, triggered in part by Anthropic's latest automation push, could structurally erode the IT sector's high-margin application services revenues, creating downside risks to earnings and valuations, analysts warn.Shares in India's software exporters fell 0.7 per cechannelnewsasia.com - Sickness hits New Zealand camp in leadup to T20 World Cup
Sickness hits New Zealand camp in leadup to T20 World Cup
Feb 5 : New Zealand batters Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway have been struck down with illness ahead of the T20 World Cup but head coach Rob Walter is hopeful of a clean bill of health before their tournament gets underway.Walter said the duo would miss a warmup match against the United States in Mumbai, whichannelnewsasia.com - UK's BT says on track to meet forecasts for the year
UK's BT says on track to meet forecasts for the year
LONDON, Feb 5 : BT, Britain's biggest broadband operator which also owns the EE mobile network, posted a 4 per cent fall in quarterly revenue, in line with forecasts, and said it was on track to meet its targets for the year.channelnewsasia.com - Former actor Ian Fang's PR status revoked; to be deported and barred from re-entering Singapore after sentence
Former actor Ian Fang's PR status revoked; to be deported and barred from re-entering Singapore after sentence
Fang was sentenced to 40 months' jail in May 2025 after pleading guilty to three charges of sexual penetration of a girl under 16.channelnewsasia.com - Former actor Ian Fang's PR status revoked; to be deported and barred from re-entering Singapore after sentence
Former actor Ian Fang's PR status revoked; to be deported and barred from re-entering Singapore after sentence
Fang was sentenced to 40 months' jail in May 2025 after pleading guilty to three charges of sexual penetration of a girl under 16.channelnewsasia.com - Minneapolis group holds singing protests, urges ICE agents to quit their jobs
Minneapolis group holds singing protests, urges ICE agents to quit their jobs
Following the fatal shootings of two US citizens in Minneapolis earlier this year, Singing Resistance has mobilised hundreds to perform songs calling on ICE agents to quit their jobs and for corporate partners to stop supporting federal enforcement actions.channelnewsasia.com - Pineapple tart vending machine in Tampines sells handmade Chinese New Year goodies by Two Bakers
Pineapple tart vending machine in Tampines sells handmade Chinese New Year goodies by Two Bakers
Popular patisserie-cafe Two Bakers closed its brick-and-mortar shop last year and is now offering its tarts and cookies via a cute vending machine.channelnewsasia.com - Chinese New Year 2026 picks: Disney, Pop Mart, Lego and more at Sentosa, Chinatown and beyond
Chinese New Year 2026 picks: Disney, Pop Mart, Lego and more at Sentosa, Chinatown and beyond
Chinese New Year 2026 festivities have hit the island and there's plenty to look forward to throughout February.channelnewsasia.com - Australia says attempted bombing of national day protest was act of terror
Australia says attempted bombing of national day protest was act of terror
SYDNEY: Australian authorities said on Thursday (Feb 5) they were treating as a terrorism incident an attempt to bomb a rally protesting against the country's national day on Jan 26, the first such charge in the state of Western Australia.They arrested a 31-year-old man on accusations of hurling a homemade bochannelnewsasia.com - Khelif says she is open to genetic testing by IOC for 2028 Olympics
Khelif says she is open to genetic testing by IOC for 2028 Olympics
Feb 5 : Algerian boxer Imane Khelif said she will comply with genetic testing requirements as long as the tests are conducted by the International Olympic Council (IOC), to be able to participate in competitions.Khelif won gold in the women's welterweight division at the Paris Games in 2024 amid a gender dispchannelnewsasia.com - Morning Bid: Skittish investors haunted by tech sell-off
Morning Bid: Skittish investors haunted by tech sell-off
Feb 5 - A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu: Conviction was high that major U.S. tech firms would deliver another impressive quarter of strong sales and rosy outlooks and so investors added to their exposures before this earnings season. That has proved to be a costly mistakchannelnewsasia.com - Mitsubishi Corp 9-month net profit falls 27% to $3.9 billion
Mitsubishi Corp 9-month net profit falls 27% to $3.9 billion
TOKYO, Feb 5 : Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp reported on Thursday a 26.5 per cent drop in net profit for the nine months to December to 607.9 billion yen ($3.88 billion), but maintained its full-year profit forecast. Mitsubishi forecasts net profit for the current fiscal year at 700 billion yen, downchannelnewsasia.com - Sony lifts profit target after strong quarter, but PlayStation 5 sales slide
Sony lifts profit target after strong quarter, but PlayStation 5 sales slide
TOKYO, Feb 5 : Japan's Sony on Thursday raised its full-year outlook after reporting a forecast-beating 22 per cent jump in quarterly operating profit, as a weaker yen helped it cushion the impact of slower PlayStation 5 sales.Sony's shares climbed 1 per cent on the results, also helped by its announcement ochannelnewsasia.com - Mediacorp secures rights to broadcast 2026 FIFA World Cup; 28 matches to be shown for free
Mediacorp secures rights to broadcast 2026 FIFA World Cup; 28 matches to be shown for free
All 104 matches and official ceremonies of the 2026 World Cup will be available to subscribers on Mediacorp's digital platform mewatch and carriage partner platforms.channelnewsasia.com - National Gallery Singapore’s Southeast Asia Gallery to close from April 2026 for major revamp
National Gallery Singapore’s Southeast Asia Gallery to close from April 2026 for major revamp
A smaller interim gallery featuring key highlights from the UOB Southeast Asia Gallery will open from October 2026, allowing visitors continued access during the revamp.channelnewsasia.com - Maas Group tumbles on AI pivot as $1.2 billion materials exit spooks investors
Maas Group tumbles on AI pivot as $1.2 billion materials exit spooks investors
Feb 5 : Australia's Maas Group said on Thursday it would sell its building materials division for up to A$1.70 billion ($1.19 billion) to pivot towards artificial intelligence-related infrastructure, sending its shares crashing more than 26 per cent.Maas Group will sell its Construction Materials (CM) unit tochannelnewsasia.com - Indonesia moves to professionalise padel as sport’s rapid rise fuels demand for licensed coaches, referees
Indonesia moves to professionalise padel as sport’s rapid rise fuels demand for licensed coaches, referees
Padel in Indonesia has enjoyed a strong start but the real test is turning today’s excitement into lasting impact, said observers.channelnewsasia.com - Top US news anchor pleads with kidnappers for mother's life
Top US news anchor pleads with kidnappers for mother's life
LOS ANGELES: United States news anchor Savannah Guthrie tearfully pleaded with kidnappers to share proof that her 84-year-old mother was still alive in a video posted to her social media on Wednesday (Feb 4) night."We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her," Guthrie said, after nchannelnewsasia.com - Singaporean West End actress Nathania Ong will star as Elle Woods in SRT's Legally Blonde The Musical
Singaporean West End actress Nathania Ong will star as Elle Woods in SRT's Legally Blonde The Musical
The local Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) production of Legally Blonde The Musical opens on Jul 29, putting a fresh and homegrown spin on the witty and glamorous lawyer Elle Woods.channelnewsasia.com - Sony third-quarter profit rises 22%, beats analyst estimates
Sony third-quarter profit rises 22%, beats analyst estimates
TOKYO, Feb 5 : Sony on Thursday reported a 22 per cent rise in third-quarter operating profit, beating analyst estimates.Profit reached 515 billion yen ($3.28 billion) for October-December. That compared with the 469 billion yen average of 10 analyst estimates compiled by LSEG. ($1 = 156.8400 yen)channelnewsasia.com - McDonald’s outlet at Tampines Mall to close in March after decades of operations
McDonald’s outlet at Tampines Mall to close in March after decades of operations
A longtime tenant of Tampines Mall, the McDonald's outlet at the mall will cease operations on Mar 9.channelnewsasia.com - Canada must maintain working-level trade ties with China, says ex-trade minister
Canada must maintain working-level trade ties with China, says ex-trade minister
United States President Donald Trump recently warned of imposing a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian imports if Ottawa deepens trade engagement with Beijing.channelnewsasia.com - Watch: CNA Summit 2026 in Indonesia on smart growth in a new era
Watch: CNA Summit 2026 in Indonesia on smart growth in a new era
Today’s leaders face shifting geopolitics, faster AI adoption and rising expectations for inclusive growth. Tune into the CNA Summit 2026 as senior decision-makers discuss how to turn capital into delivery confidence, scale innovation across diverse markets, and build resilient partnerships.channelnewsasia.com - Piyush Gupta to take over as Keppel chairman from Apr 17
Piyush Gupta to take over as Keppel chairman from Apr 17
Current chairman Danny Teoh will retire after Keppel's annual general meeting.channelnewsasia.com - Indonesia's Pertamina merges refinery and logistic units
Indonesia's Pertamina merges refinery and logistic units
JAKARTA, Feb 5 : Indonesian state energy firm Pertamina is merging its downstream companies to integrate its refinery business with its logistic units to improve its operations.Effective February 1, Pertamina's refinery unit PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional and PT Pertamina International Shipping have been mchannelnewsasia.com - Asia shares falter as global tech selloff spooks investors
Asia shares falter as global tech selloff spooks investors
SYDNEY, Feb 5 : Asian stocks faltered as concerns about the exploding costs of AI investment hounded the tech sector, though Wall Street futures were trying to make a comeback as chip providers gained.Google parent Alphabet reported solid results after the bell, but it was targeting capital expenditure of $17channelnewsasia.com - Instagram down for more than 10,000 US users
Instagram down for more than 10,000 US users
Feb 4 : Meta Platforms' Instagram was down for more than 10,000 users in the U.S. on Wednesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com. There were 10,108 incidents of people reporting issues with the social media platform as of 8.30 p.m. ET, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collchannelnewsasia.com - Bill Gates says he regrets 'every minute' with Epstein
Bill Gates says he regrets 'every minute' with Epstein
SYDNEY: Bill Gates has voiced regret over "every minute" he spent with Jeffrey Epstein, even as the Microsoft co-founder's former wife Melinda said he still had questions to answer over his relationship with the convicted sexual offender.channelnewsasia.com - Man convicted of attempting to assassinate Trump sentenced to life in prison
Man convicted of attempting to assassinate Trump sentenced to life in prison
FORT PIERCE, Florida: Ryan Routh, the man accused of hiding in the bushes of a Florida golf course with a semi-automatic rifle to try to assassinate Donald Trump less than two months before the 2024 US election that returned him to the presidency, was sentenced by a judge on Wednesday (Feb 4) to life in prison.channelnewsasia.com - Promenade Peak: A thoughtful take on city living
Promenade Peak: A thoughtful take on city living
Set within River Valley, the 63-storey development brings together a riverside setting, easy access to central districts and a vertically layered design shaped around daily routines.channelnewsasia.com - TSMC plans $17 billion investment in 3-nanometre chip production in Japan, Yomiuri reports
TSMC plans $17 billion investment in 3-nanometre chip production in Japan, Yomiuri reports
TOKYO, Feb 5 : TSMC plans to mass produce advanced 3-nanometre chips in Kumamoto in southern Japan with investment totalling $17 billion, Japanese newspaper Yomiuri reported on Thursday.Japan's government, which has subsidised Taiwan's leading chipmaker to build out capacity in Kyushu, is considering additionchannelnewsasia.com - Changi Naval Base steps up monitoring after crocodile sighting in waters
Changi Naval Base steps up monitoring after crocodile sighting in waters
This comes five days after a crocodile was first spotted in the waters off Sentosa Cove, although it is unclear if it was the same crocodile.channelnewsasia.com - TSMC plans 3-nanometre chip production in Japan with $17 billion investment, Yomiuri reports
TSMC plans 3-nanometre chip production in Japan with $17 billion investment, Yomiuri reports
TOKYO, Feb 5 : Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co plans mass-production of 3-nanometre advanced chips at its Kumamoto plant in Japan, investing about $17 billion, Japanese newspaper Yomiuri reported on Thursday.Japan, which has subsidised TSMC to boost chipmaking capacity in the southern region of Kumamotochannelnewsasia.com - How women can work better with their financial adviser – and red flags to look out for
How women can work better with their financial adviser – and red flags to look out for
Whether you’re navigating a career break, planning for retirement or trying to prioritise your spending, your relationship with your financial adviser matters. In the second instalment of this CNA Women money series, we explore how women can work better with their adviser – and the red flags to watch out for.channelnewsasia.com - 9 fresh takes on the modern cheongsam to elevate your Chinese New Year look
9 fresh takes on the modern cheongsam to elevate your Chinese New Year look
Look no further if you want to wear the traditional garment for the festivities, with a modern twist.channelnewsasia.com - Samsung opens 'Samsung House' in Milan ahead of Milano Cortina Games
Samsung opens 'Samsung House' in Milan ahead of Milano Cortina Games
MILAN, Feb 4 : Samsung Electronics opened its first "Samsung House" at Milan's historic Palazzo Serbelloni on Wednesday night, as the longtime Olympic sponsor seeks to raise its profile at the Milano Cortina Winter Games. The South Korean tech giant said it will also revive its "victory selfies" program - achannelnewsasia.com - Freestyle Skiing-Canada's McMorris suffers 'heavy crash' in training run
Freestyle Skiing-Canada's McMorris suffers 'heavy crash' in training run
LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 4 : Canada's snowboarder Mark McMorris, a three-times Olympic bronze medallist set to compete in his fourth Winter Games at Cortina Milano, experienced a "heavy crash" during a training session on Wednesday, a Team Canada statement said.McMorris was completing practice runs ahead of the mchannelnewsasia.com - Besiktas sign South Korea forward Oh from Genk
Besiktas sign South Korea forward Oh from Genk
Feb 4 : South Korea forward Oh Hyeon-gyu has joined Besiktas on a three-and-a-half-year contract from Genk, the Turkish club announced on Wednesday.Besiktas will pay 14 million euros ($16.5 million) to the Belgian side, the club said in a statement."An agreement has been reached with the club and thechannelnewsasia.com - Inside Van Cleef & Arpels’ watchmaking universe: How the jeweller turns time into poetry
Inside Van Cleef & Arpels’ watchmaking universe: How the jeweller turns time into poetry
At Van Cleef & Arpels, watchmaking becomes a stage, where lovers on bridges, ballerinas, fairies and blooming gardens come alive on the dial in a dreamlike “Poetry of Time” universe.channelnewsasia.com - Ruthless Man City thump Newcastle to reach League Cup final
Ruthless Man City thump Newcastle to reach League Cup final
MANCHESTER, England, Feb 4 : Omar Marmoush scored twice as Manchester City set up a League Cup final date with Arsenal after a comprehensive 3-1 second-leg victory over visiting Newcastle United secured a 5-1 aggregate win in their semi-final on Wednesday.The home side were ruthless in the first half as Tijjachannelnewsasia.com - Better governance or ‘naive, misguided’? Government MPs’ proposal to elect KL mayor stirs debate
Better governance or ‘naive, misguided’? Government MPs’ proposal to elect KL mayor stirs debate
Proponents say it is a practical way to improve governance in the capital city, but critics argue it would sideline vulnerable groups. Analysts say central to the issue is race.channelnewsasia.com - Commentary: Asia faces a security dilemma in a world without nuclear guardrails
Commentary: Asia faces a security dilemma in a world without nuclear guardrails
Discussions about the need for independent nuclear capabilities are no longer seen as fringe ideas in some parts of Asia, says Patricia M Kim from Brookings Institution.channelnewsasia.com - Thailand Election 2026: Debt worries, economic uncertainty loom large on voters’ minds
Thailand Election 2026: Debt worries, economic uncertainty loom large on voters’ minds
With Thai households under financial strain, economists say debt and global trade risks could hugely impact who voters pick on Sunday (Feb 8).channelnewsasia.com - Commentary: Postnatal confinement centre or live-in nanny? It all comes down to what works for you
Commentary: Postnatal confinement centre or live-in nanny? It all comes down to what works for you
For Yong Qiao Qing, she was glad to have engaged a live-in nanny whose goal was to set her up for success after the end of the confinement period.channelnewsasia.com
