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CNA
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
All-you-can-eat premium durian buffet returns to Resorts World Sentosa from Jul 11
Clear your calendars durian fans – Resorts World Sentosa is bringing back its highly anticipated All Hail the King Durian Fest, set to run over six evenings at The Bay Restaurant, nestled within Adventure Cove Waterpark. The all-you-can-eat durian fest offering premium grade fruits will take place Fridays to Sundays over two weekends, starting Jul 11, from 6pm to 7.30pm. So you can have your fill of durians on Jul 11, 12 and 13, then Jul 18, 19 and 20. The festival will also feature an abundant spread of tropical fruits on top of the free-flow of premium durians. Highlights include the coveted Mao Shan Wang, Red Prawn and D24, also known as Sultan durians. You get to also enjoy other tropical fruits such as rambutan and mangosteen, and cool off with coconut water or homegrown Three Legs Cooling Water. And it's not just fruits, diners can also tuck into a selection of gourmet delights from Dian Xiao Er restaurant, which includes a roast duck carving station.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Microsoft prepared to walk away from high-stakes talks with OpenAI, FT reports
(Reuters) -Microsoft is prepared to walk away from its high-stakes talks with OpenAI over the future of its multibillion-dollar alliance, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The tech giant has considered halting complex discussions with the ChatGPT maker if the two sides remain unable to agree on critical issues such as the size of Microsoft's future stake in OpenAI, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter. Microsoft and OpenAI did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.
Reuters
2 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Microsoft prepared to walk away from high-stakes talks with OpenAI, FT reports
June 18 (Reuters) - Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab is prepared to walk away from its high-stakes talks with OpenAI over the future of its multibillion-dollar alliance, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The tech giant has considered halting complex discussions with the ChatGPT maker if the two sides remain unable to agree on critical issues such as the size of Microsoft's future stake in OpenAI, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter. Microsoft and OpenAI did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.
Independent Singapore
4 days ago
- Business
- Independent Singapore
Singapore deepens ties with Poland as trade booms under EU pact
SINGAPORE: Singapore and Poland confirmed their established alliance during a majestic State Banquet hosted by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam as a mark of respect for Polish President Andrzej Duda and First Lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda. According to the latest Singapore Business Review report, the event not only commemorated the continuing political bonds between the two countries but also set the stage for a new phase of alliance. President Tharman echoed the significant origins of the consensual relationship, dating back to the late 1960s, and highlighted the input of Polish architect Krystyn Olszewski. As lead planner of Singapore's primary land use strategy in 1971, Olszewski facilitated the shaping of the city-state's contemporary inner-city landscape, including the famous repositioning of Changi Airport. Trade, technology, and sustainability at the forefront Economic partnership was conspicuously highlighted in the deliberations, with trade between the two nations increasing by virtually 50% since the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement took effect in 2019. President Tharman extolled Poland's rise as 'one of Europe's most dynamic logistics hubs' and underscored Singapore's tactical engagement in the region, accentuated by PSA International's key venture in Poland's DCT Gdańsk container terminal. The alliance is also driving new prospects in cutting-edge manufacturing, offshore wind energy, and logistics, as Polish businesses view Singapore as a doorway to the Asia-Pacific market. Simultaneously, food security is receiving a boost, with Singapore authorising imports of Polish beef, poultry, and eggs, thereby expanding local shelves with a range of ordinary and luxurious Polish products. Academic and cultural partnerships for future generations More than economics and modernisation, cultural and educational connections have picked up speed. Leading Singaporean academies, such as Nanyang Technological University, the National University of Singapore, and the Singapore Management University, have signed agreements with six Polish organisations to enhance academic alliances and support student exchange initiatives. These programs aim to foster a shared understanding and promote the development of future generations of leaders, visionaries, and pacesetters from both nations. As Singapore and Poland look to the future, their collective devotion to collaborate on wide-ranging areas, from business to culture, signifies an auspicious route forward, formed through a shared reverence, historic bonds, and a collective dream for global advancement.
Reuters
6 days ago
- Politics
- Reuters
Israel's Netanyahu thanks Trump for support, wishes him happy birthday
JERUSALEM, June 14 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent effusive birthday wishes to U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, praising him as a staunch ally as Israel continued to bombard its arch foe Iran. There had been reports in the Israeli press of friction between the two men in recent weeks as Netanyahu threatened to attack Iran, even as the U.S. was in talks with Tehran to secure restrictions on its long-contested nuclear programme. However, within hours of Israel launching its large-scale assault on Friday, Trump said the attacks were "excellent" and "very successful". Netanyahu responded on Saturday by showering the U.S. leader with praise. 'Happy Birthday to you, President Donald J. Trump,' Netanyahu said in a statement. "You've been an extraordinary leader, decisive, courageous, with a clear vision and clear action. You have done great things for Israel." With Israeli warplanes attacking sites linked to Iran's atomic programme, Netanyahu framed the operation as part of a broader struggle between free societies and a 'criminal regime in Iran' that seeks to export violence across the world. "Our enemy is your enemy and by doing what we're doing, we're dealing with something that will threaten all of us sooner or later. Our victory will be your victory," Netanyahu wrote. Iran has repeatedly denied Western accusations that it has covertly sought to develop nuclear bombs and it has accused the U.S. of being complicit in Israel's attacks this week -- something Washington has rejected. Netanyahu also extended birthday congratulations to the U.S. military on its 250th anniversary, calling American troops 'guardians of freedom for two and a half centuries'.
