OpenAI introduces Agent Plugins, an open standard for bundling skills and MCP servers, and says its steering committee includes Amazon, Microsoft, and Vercel (Zac Hall/9to5Mac)

Anthropic, Macquarie and GIC form venture for AI data centres

The new entity will serve as a vehicle to develop AI computing sites “with an initial focus” in the US

1h ago ·businesstimes.com.sg

Singapore’s key exports rise 27.4% in Q2 as AI lifts electronics shipments

• Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose 27.4% in Q2 2026.
• Electronics shipments increased 88.1% year-on-year in Q2 2026.
• AI infrastructure demand drove electronics growth in Singapore.

1h ago ·straitstimes.com

Nvidia taps Wall Street for US$500 billion AI funding commitment

This will “create dedicated pools of capital at significant scale at attractive rates” for customers of the firm

1h ago ·businesstimes.com.sg