[AI For Newsroom] #38. Weekly AI For Newsroom Roundup. Beware of August 2, 2026

From 1 July 2026, Singapore’s Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) increased from S$1,600 to S$1,800 per month. This means local employees earning between S$1,600 and S$1,799 — who previously counted as a full unit toward your S Pass quota — now count as only 0.5. For many employers, this has already reduced their S Pass headroom […]

Xiaomi put the Xring O3 into mass production six days after reporting its third straight quarter of falling profit. The chip’s own numbers point to supply security and differentiation rather than a cheaper bill of materials. Xiaomi unveiled the Xring O3 on Monday and said the 3nm processor has already entered mass production. It is […]

Patumāhoe Rd is closed near Pukekohe and cordons are in place.