Singapore Open

The world's most valuable AI startup will open an office in Singapore in October and begin hiring local staff, according to VnExpress International. The move signals growing interest from leading AI companies in establishing a Southeast Asian presence, with Singapore's business-friendly environment and talent pool making it a regional hub.

Leylah Fernandez defeated Kimberly Birrell... correction: Fernandez beat Gibson in the final to claim the Singapore Open title. The Canadian converted her chance in Singapore to add another WTA trophy to her record, while American Gibson fell short despite a strong run to the championship match.

Leylah Fernandez and Talia Gibson have reached the final of the Singapore Tennis Open, presented by BNP Paribas, with the WTA confirming the championship matchup. The 2026 final sets Canada's Fernandez, a former US Open finalist, against Australian Gibson, who is chasing her biggest career title. Fans are following the contest as one of the early highlights of the 2026 WTA calendar in Asia.

Leylah Fernandez and Talia Gibson have reached the final of the Singapore Tennis Open presented by BNP Paribas 2026, where they will meet for the title. The WTA event in Singapore concludes with this matchup, and tennis fans are following the showdown between the Canadian star and her opponent ahead of the championship match.

Singapore has opened a new sorting facility as it prepares for the full rollout of its Deposit Return Scheme, under which consumers pay a small deposit on beverage containers that is refunded when containers are returned. The facility will handle collection and sorting of bottles and cans. Supporters see the scheme as a key step toward raising recycling rates and cutting waste in the city-state.