#810: China Blocks SG-Based Startup’s $2B Meta Deal & Are SIA’s Muslim Meals Halal-Certified?

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The episode discusses China's blocking of Meta's acquisition of a Singapore-based AI startup and the halal certification of SIA's Muslim meals.

China just blocked Meta's $2B acquisition of Singapore-based AI Startup, Manus, and bars both co-founders from leaving China. A Threads user asks if SIA heats Muslim meals in the same ovens as pork - SIA confirms “yes” but MUIS says that doesn't make them not halal. Enjoyed this one? Please 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘 to the channel so you don't miss our latest episodes. Every subscriber helps us grow, open doors to new guests, stories, formats or ideas! 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀! We’re looking for people to join our team! Click on the links below to find out more about the roles. If you’re interested, send your CV & cover letter to contact@ministryoffunny.com ! Creative Producer Folklory Growth Hacking Internship 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 Haresh: These NYC Locals Sound Better Than SIGNED ARTISTS Terence: Nintendo is Surviving the Collapse of the Game Industry with Keza MacDonald 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 – "𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝘁” https://yahlahbut.short.gy/subscribe Get a roundup of our One Shiok Things & first dibs on our latest launches delivered straight to your inbox! (00:00) We Need Your Help (00:37) Intro (04:44) China Blocks…

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Hosts: Haresh, Terence

Topics covered

• China blocks Meta acquisition
• SIA Muslim meals halal certification
• AI startup news
• Singapore business
• food safety and halal standards

Keywords

• Meta
• China
• SIA
• halal
• AI startup
• Manus
• food safety

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Organizations: Meta, Singapore-based AI Startup, SIA, MUIS, Manus

Places: China, Singapore

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