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Singapore mining firm's MD refutes alleged role in Sabah graft case 13 m ago
Malaysiakini
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July 9, 2025
Southern Alliance Mining Ltd strongly denied claims linking its managing director, Pek Kok Sam, to the Sabah corruption scandal. This follows news reports that the MACC was probing a Singaporean tycoon allegedly linked to Albert Tei, the...
Cloudflare blocked 7.3 million DDoS attacks in Q2 2025, India fourth most attacked country
The Hindu
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July 17, 2025
Cloudflare blocked 7.3 million DDoS attacks in Q2 2025, India fourth most attacked country | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Cloudflare blocked 7.3 million Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks in Q2 2025, a drop from Q1’s 20.5 million,...
FedEx and QuikBot to transform last-mile deliveries in Singapore
Parcel and Postal Technology International
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July 11, 2025
FedEx has announced a new collaboration with autonomous final-mile delivery platform-as-a-service company QuikBot Technologies to introduce autonomous delivery robots at selected commercial buildings in Singapore. This is FedEx’s first deployment...
Singapore’s construction activity remains strong despite it being among the most expensive markets in Southeast Asia at US$3,104 per sq m
The Independent Singapore
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s construction activity remains strong despite the city state being one of the most expensive markets in Southeast Asia, with average costs at US$3,104 (S$3,972) per square metre (sq m) and expected inflation of 3.0% in 2025...
ChemOne secures US$350 million insurance cover from ICIEC for Pengerang Energy Complex
Hydrocarbon Engineering
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July 11, 2025
Singapore-based petrochemicals, green energy, and natural resources conglomerate, ChemOne Group, has announced a significant milestone in the financing of the Pengerang Energy Complex (PEC) in Malaysia. The Islamic Corp. for the Insurance of...
Singapore rolls out new initiatives to boost AI safety and data protection
ETHRWorld Southeast Asia
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July 9, 2025
As AI adoption accelerates across industries, Singapore is reinforcing its digital governance framework to prepare businesses and their workforces for responsible innovation. At the 2025 Personal Data Protection (PDP) Summit, Minister for Digital...
Singapore ranks fourth in global AI readiness and tech skills
The Asian Business Review
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July 8, 2025
Thanks to its national initiatives, such as the National AI Strategy 2.0. Singapore landed fourth amongst over 100 countries across the world based on its efforts to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and upskill workers. According to Coursera...
White & Case advises on $3.3 bln financing for Taiwan offshore wind project
Asian Legal Business
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Global law firm White & Case has advised export credit agencies and commercial lenders on approximately $3.3 billion in project financing for Ørsted's 632-megawatt Greater Changhua 2 Offshore Wind Farm off Taiwan's coast. The financing involved...
SuMi Trust targets ‘rapidly growing Asian region’ with new Singapore operations
Investment Monitor
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July 11, 2025
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management (SuMi Trust) has established a new subsidiary and office in Singapore. Per SuMi Trust, the new location is intended to take advantage of “Singapore’s exceptional business environment and strategic location”...
Singapore-listed hospital operator IHH Healthcare eyes Indonesia, Vietnam for expansion
The Straits Times
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July 9, 2025
Kuala Lumpur – IHH Healthcare is looking to potential new markets Indonesia and Vietnam as the Malaysian hospital operator continues building scale to offset rising healthcare costs in the region. Indonesia is attractive, thanks to its healthcare...
Exploring finance opportunities in Singapore
Innovation in Textiles
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In response to mounting global regulations and the push for a circular economy, CEMATEX – the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers – is launching the ITMA Sustainability Forum: Accelerating the Green Transition on October 30th at...
Southeast Asia gets its first hybrid quantum AI testbed in Singapore
iTnews Asia
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July 11, 2025
BDx Data Centres has partnered with Anyon Technologies to deploy Southeast Asia’s first hybrid quantum computing system. It is at its SIN1 data centre in Paya Lebar, Singapore. The initiative establishes a regional AI Testbed, enabling startups,...
NHG Health and ST Engineering team up to advance healthcare innovations in Singapore
Biospectrum Asia
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July 11, 2025
NHG Health and ST Engineering team up to advance healthcare innovations in Singapore July 12, 2025 | Saturday | News NHG Health will trial two smart energy solutions from ST Engineering NHG Health and ST Engineering have signed a five-year Master...
DSV opens Singapore facility to boost logistics with Johor
ScandAsia
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July 11, 2025
Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology Tan See Leng says that the RedLion2 facility will work in tandem with DSV’s Sunway City warehouse in Johor to streamline cross-border logistics. Photo: DSV Danish logistics giant DSV has...
KSH Infra to invest over Rs 550 crore in 60-acre logistics park in Tamil Nadu
The Economic Times
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July 11, 2025
Warehousing and logistic parks developer KSH Infra is planning to invest more than Rs 550 crore to build its second industrial and logistics (I&L) park in Tamil Nadu, boosting its total investment in the state to more than Rs 1,000 crore. The...
Where to Find Singapore’s Iconic Merlion Statue Overseas
TripZilla
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July 11, 2025
It’s often said that Singapore punches above its weight on the world stage, and it turns out that our iconic landmark has travelled far beyond the island’s shores too! Over the years, our half-lion, half-fish symbol has popped up in some rather...
London, Singapore test AI in air traffic control
Semafor
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July 11, 2025
Singapore and London, two of the world’s most congested airspaces, are testing artificial intelligence air traffic control systems. Air traffic controllers are notoriously overworked, having to monitor thousands of flights a day and frequently...
New institute will engage and educate the public on nuclear energy, dispel common misconceptions
The Straits Times
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July 11, 2025
SINGAPORE – Public outreach and education will be a part of a new nuclear safety and research institute, which will have facilities for exhibitions and tours for the public. Such programmes will help educate people about radiation and nuclear...
M Social makes its Malaysian debut
Travel Daily Media
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July 17, 2025
M Social Resort Penang held a grand launch as it marked the M Social brand’s debut in Malaysia with a curated blend of local heritage and contemporary flair. As the first M Social property to open in Malaysia, the event signifies a key milestone...
Pinnacle Marine introduces Singapore’s first fully biodiesel-powered harbor craft
Offshore Energy
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July 11, 2025
Singapore-based vessel builder Pinnacle Marine has launched its first B100 biofuel-powered utility boat, paving the way for the nation’s sustainable harbor craft sector. Pinnacle Marine via LinkedIn The vessel named President 100 was launched on...