Daily Briefing: MDA drops self-regulation arts scheme; BOC orders 82 Boeing planes

And alleged “Messiah” hacker receives 105 more charges.

Singapore has scrapped plans to roll out a self-regulation scheme for the sector after an unprecedented mass pushback from arts groups. View more here.

Aircraft giant Boeing (BA) received an order, worth $8.8 bil at list prices, for 82 airplanes from leasing company BOC Aviation. BOC, based in Singapore, ordered 50 737 MAX 8s, 30 Next Generation 737-800s and two 777-300 ERs that will be delivered in '16-21. Boeing shares rose 0.7% to 128.33. View more here or here.

James Raj Arokiasamy, the alleged “Messiah” hacker was handed 105 additional charges on Monday (25 Aug) in court. View more here.