Apple Prepares December AI Launch in China After Regulatory Delays
Apple is preparing to launch its first Apple Intelligence features in mainland China in December, with local AI partnerships and a more limited feature set.
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MAS expects Singapore's technology-led growth to remain firm before AI investment momentum moderates in the second half of 2027.
Malaysia and Indonesia Open Joint Talks as Regional Haze Worsens
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China–North Korea Bridge Opening Recasts a Long-Delayed Trade Link
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When Haze Threatens the Party, Climate Becomes Business News
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MAS Pauses Tightening as Singapore Inflation Outlook Begins to Ease
MAS has kept Singapore's exchange-rate policy settings unchanged after two tightenings, balancing firm growth against inflation expected to ease in 2027.