Technology

Clay valued at $3.1 billion in latest fundraise as AI continues to run hot

(Reuters) -AI startup Clay's valuation more than doubled to $3.1 billion in the latest funding round, as investors continue to pour money into artificial intelligence companies.

Vietnam

Unexploded bomb found during flood clean-up in Dien Bien, Vietnam

DIEN BIEN, (Vietnam): Troops from Regiment 82, Division 355 (Military Zone 2) discovered an unexploded MK117 bomb during flood recovery efforts in Pa Vat 2 Hamlet, Muong Luan Commune, the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien Province, on Monday (Aug 4).

Motorsport

Motor racing-Cadillac will add value as 11th F1 team, says McLaren's Brown

LONDON (Reuters) -Cadillac's arrival in Formula One next year as an 11th team will bring added financial value with new partners and more fan engagement rather than diluting resources, according to McLaren's American chief executive Zak Brown.

Entertainment

Actress Bella Astillah had to present award to ex-husband’s rumoured fling

In early 2023, Bella accused Sophia of trying to wreck her marriage with her then husband, Malaysia-based Singaporean actor Aliff Aziz.

AseanPlus News

Malaysia's 'it' couple, Bella Astillah and Syed Saddiq, are also the star-twosome after being awarded the 'hottest duo' title at Melodi Awards

The rumour mill continues to spin as star singer Bella and politician Syed Saddiq wins the ' Hottest Celebrity Couple Goals' Award at top local event.

Brunei

Stronger stakeholder commitment needed towards Brunei's Vision 2035

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The challenges Brunei faces in the lead-up to 2035 require the collective roles and commitment of not only the Legislative Council but also key stakeholders — particularly the public service, private sector, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and the wider population — in upholding the titah of His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, in realising Vision Brunei 2035.

Nation

Malaysia in final running for Unesco Executive Board seat

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is in the final stages of the nomination process for a seat on the Unesco Executive Board, with the official decision expected to be announced at the Unesco General Conference in Paris in November.

Other Sports

Hannah: Selangor Sukma to feature e-sports, chess, cricket and kabaddi

SHAH ALAM: The 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Selangor will feature the new sports of e-sports, chess, cricket and kabaddi, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said.

Technology

AI startup by Columbia graduates raises $7 million to target midsize law firms

(Reuters) -August, an AI startup founded by Columbia University alumni and that caters to midsize law firms, said on Tuesday it had raised $7 million in a seed funding round led by venture capital firms NEA and Pear VC.

China

China announces phased implementation of free preschool education

BEIJING: Starting from the autumn semester of 2025, China will waive the care and education fees for children in public kindergartens in the year prior to entering primary school, according to a guideline made public by the State Council on Tuesday (Aug 5).

Rugby

Rugby-Ireland to keep tackle height below sternum after data shows fewer injuries

(Reuters) -The Irish Rugby Football Union will keep the legal tackle height below the sternum in the 2025-26 season after preliminary data showed a reduction in overall injury rates during the last two seasons, the IRFU said on Tuesday.

Technology

GlobalFoundries forecasts hit by slow smartphone demand recovery, shares fall

(Reuters) -Contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries forecast revenue and profit for the third quarter below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, as it grapples with a slow recovery in demand from clients in the consumer electronics market.

World

Sweden, Norway, Denmark give $500 million to NATO project to send US weapons to Ukraine

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Sweden, Norway and Denmark will contribute around $500 million to a NATO-led initiative to supply Ukraine with U.S. weapons, including Patriot missiles, to ensure it can continue to defend itself against Russia, the three countries said on Tuesday.

South Korea

Google offers to blur sensitive sites on its map amid Seoul's security concerns

SEOUL: (Bernama-Yonhap) Google said Tuesday (Aug 5) it will blur sensitive sites on its map and satellite image services to address Seoul's national security concerns ahead of its decision this week on whether to allow the overseas transfer of high‑precision map data, Yonhap News Agency reported.

Myanmar

2 million stimulant tablets seized in southern Myanmar

YANGON: Myanmar authorities have seized two million stimulant tablets in southern Myanmar, the state-owned daily Myanma Alinn reported on Sunday (Aug 3).

Economy

Indonesia 2Q GDP beats expectations with fastest growth in two years

JAKARTA: Indonesia's second quarter growth was better than expected, driven by robust investment and household spending, and showed the fastest pace since the second quarter of 2023, but economists said more support may be needed to protect growth in the second half.

Nation

Over 400 tonnes of used batteries seized from unlicensed waste facility in Kedah

ALOR SETAR: The Kedah Environment Department has taken action against a factory in the Bukit Selambau Industrial Area, Sungai Petani, suspected of conducting unlicensed off-site scheduled waste storage and recovery activities.

Entertainment

HK star Renee Dai announces pregnancy at 40 after countless efforts and failures

It's reported she underwent 300 injections as part of the IVF process.

Cambodia

Opinion - Why the SEA Games must remain untouched by politics

PHNOM PENH: A Thai proposal to exclude Cambodia is not just misguided, it's a warning sign for Asean's moral compass.

Wellness

Liver cancer cases set to double, but we can prevent more than half

Three out of five causes of liver cancer can be prevented through various lifestyle methods.