May 2026 – Page 94 – From Inside Asia

Northern Metropolis industrial park draws ‘global interest’ from AI, green firms

The new industrial park under the Northern Metropolis megaproject has attracted strong global interest from companies in environmental and AI sectors, its chairman has...

by Vivian Au May 21, 2026

World

Robots at Singapore’s AI zone to clean, patrol and deliver goods

Published: 8:00am, 22 May 2026Updated: 10:49am, 22 May 2026 As robots become more advanced to carry out complex tasks, they are set to be...

by Kolette Lim May 21, 2026

World

Woman jailed for nearly 42 years over US$250 million Minnesota fraud case

Published: 7:50am, 22 May 2026Updated: 11:50am, 22 May 2026 The leader of a Minnesota non-profit group was sentenced to 41 years in prison on...

by Reuters May 21, 2026

US Politics

Trump Eases EPA Refrigerant Regulations in Move Aimed at Lowering Grocery Prices

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump announced two Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) actions on May 21 aimed at reducing restrictions on refrigerants. “Today is my honor to...

by FIA Staff May 21, 2026

US Politics

Bill Aims to Keep US Investors Away From Blacklisted CCP Officials

WASHINGTON—U.S. lawmakers are introducing legislation that would prohibit American investors from funding companies controlled by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials on the U.S. blacklist....

by FIA Staff May 21, 2026

US Politics

Trump Postpones Executive Order on AI

President Donald Trump said on May 21 that he would delay signing an anticipated executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) after becoming dissatisfied with...

by FIA Staff May 21, 2026

World

At least 19 killed in Honduras palm plantation massacre

Published: 7:29am, 22 May 2026Updated: 12:12pm, 22 May 2026 At least 19 people were killed at a palm plantation in northern Honduras, authorities said...

by Agence France-Presse May 21, 2026

News

Trump Says Xi’s ‘Declining Nation’ Reference Was About Biden-Era America

President Donald Trump on May 14 publicly agreed with Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s suggestion that the United States had become a “declining nation,” and...

by Sean Tseng May 21, 2026

World

AI boom fuels US$11.6b data centre investment in Asia-Pacific as Hong Kong eyes niche role

The artificial intelligence boom is partially spurring investment in Asia-Pacific’s data centre properties with a record US$11.6 billion worth of capital poured into the...

by Cheryl Arcibal May 21, 2026