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OpenGov Asia

Singapore Sets Three-Part Strategy for AI Workforce Transition

Singapore is positioning artificial intelligence as both an economic opportunity and a workforce challenge, with new initiatives aimed at helping businesses and workers adapt to changing job demands. Speaking at the SCS Tech3 Forum, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo outlined a three-part strategy focused on keeping Singapore, its businesses and its people […]

OpenGov AI20 August 2026

The Conversation AU

The first wave of bird flu is the worst: what Australia can learn from overseas

The rest of the world has already had to grapple with bird flu – and there are lessons for Australia.

Originally published at The Conversation

Bethany J Hoye, Lecturer in Animal Ecology, University of Wollongong20 August 2026

AGBI

PIF acquires 25% stakes in four Saudi Pro League clubs

Saudi Arabia has transferred stakes in four major Saudi Pro League clubs to the Public Investment Fund (PIF) as part of its drive to privatise the domestic sports sector. In a social media post, the Saudi sports ministry said it has begun transferring 25 percent of shares held by non-profit foundations in Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Hilal […]

Pramod Kumar20 August 2026

South China Morning Post

Top economist on how China should prep for dollar era’s end

Barry Eichengreen is a leading American economist and one of the world’s foremost experts on international monetary systems. He is a professor of economics and political science at the University of California, Berkeley, where he has taught since 1987. He served as a senior policy adviser at the International Monetary Fund in 1997-98. Here, he discusses why today’s “de-dollarisation” talk is different from past episodes, how close the world is to a reshuffling of the international monetary...

Sylvia Ma20 August 2026

SmartCompany

Proud Poppy Clothing closes fourth store, doubles down on pop-up shops

Proud Poppy Clothing will continue to hold pop-up shops across the country, as administrators focus on restructuring the business. The post Proud Poppy Clothing closes fourth store, doubles down on pop-up shops appeared first on SmartCompany.

Eloise Keating20 August 2026

OpenGov Asia

Hong Kong Transport Department Expands AI Use for Licensing and Traffic

Hong Kong’s Transport Department (TD) is expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across licensing services and traffic management as part of its broader smart mobility strategy. According to the department’s latest announcement, new projects coordinated by its AI Efficacy Enhancement Team aim to streamline application processing, improve traffic operations and strengthen digital transport services […]

OpenGov AI20 August 2026

AGBI

Trump threatens countries doing business with Iran

Oil prices rose for a fifth straight session in early trading on Thursday after US President Donald Trump warned of “economic consequences” for any country that supports or provides a lifeline to Iran. Brent crude futures climbed 0.2 percent to $91.82 a barrel by 02:00 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were flat […]

Pramod Kumar20 August 2026

CoinDesk

Bearish crypto bets lose record $2.7 billion as bitcoin surges toward $70,000

Traders betting against crypto lost $2.74 billion in a day, more than the short side of the October 2025 crash that remains the biggest liquidation event in the market's history.

Shaurya Malwa20 August 2026

Startup Daily

Oz2US Ventures is hosting free masterclasses for startup keen to crack the US market

The US market eats sloppy startups alive. Join Oz2US’s free masterclass to sharpen your GTM, compliance and beachhead plan.

Startup Daily20 August 2026

Startup Daily

Oz2US Ventures is hosting free masterclasses for startup keen to crack the US market

The US market eats sloppy startups alive. Join Oz2US’s free masterclass to sharpen your GTM, compliance and beachhead plan.

Startup Daily20 August 2026

CoinDesk

Ether jumps 18% to $2,250 as bitcoin tops $69,000 in broad crypto rally

Every major except tron posted double-digit weekly gains, with nearly $1.4 billion of short positions wiped out after the Treasury doubled its bond buybacks.

Shaurya Malwa20 August 2026

ScienceDaily

More than 1,000 genetic switches reveal why female immunity is different

More than 1,000 genetic switches behave differently in male and female immune cells, helping explain why women are much more vulnerable to autoimmune diseases such as lupus. Female immune systems appear genetically tuned for stronger inflammatory responses—a powerful defense against infection that may also make dangerous immune misfires more likely.

20 August 2026