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Singapore launches 3 initiatives to help businesses protect data and deploy AI responsibly
Human Resources Online
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The new Global AI Assurance Sandbox, PET adoption guide, and Singapore Standard for Data Protection build on ongoing efforts to strike a balance — creating room for innovation while ensuring guardrails are in place so the public can use these...
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”...
Construction begins on 6 Cross Island Line Phase 2 stations; targeted for 2032 completion
Channel News Asia
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July 7, 2025
SINGAPORE: Construction work for the six stations of Phase 2 of the Cross Island Line (CRL) has started and is targeted for completion by 2032, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Monday (Jul 7). Of the six underground stations, two will be...
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,...
Singapore’s 240,000 millionaires spur spending on luxury brands
The Business Times Singapore
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July 7, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Luxury spending is defying a global slump in wealthy Singapore, a beacon for high-end retailers grappling with sluggish demand in major markets including China and the US. Luxury sales in the South-east Asian city-state are expected to...
Independent financial advisers gain ground as demand for holistic service grows
The Business Times Singapore
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July 21, 2025
[SINGAPORE] The life insurance market in Singapore has long been dominated by tied representatives from insurers and bank-affiliated advisers. But in recent years, independent financial advisers (IFAs) have been steadily carving out a larger share...
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...
MACC probing Singapore tycoon linked to Sabah mining scandal
The Malaysian Star
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July 2, 2025
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has launched an investigation into a Singaporean businessman named in a viral article on social media, who is alleged to be the financier behind a Sabah mining corruption scandal...
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...
Aster Chemicals in talks to buy Esso petrol stations in Singapore: Sources
The Straits Times
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July 11, 2025
SINGAPORE – Aster Chemicals and Energy, a joint venture between Indonesia’s Chandra Asri Group and global commodities trader Glencore, is in exclusive talks to buy oil major Exxon Mobil Corp’s petrol stations in Singapore, according to people with...
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...
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...
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...
singapore Regular training to be mandatory for adult educators under new SkillsFuture guidelines
Asiaone
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July 7, 2025
Adult educators will have to continually upgrade and clock practice hours in order to remain registered as educators for SkillsFuture-supported courses, said Minister for Education Desmond Lee on July 7. Speaking at the SkillsFuture Festival...
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...
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...
Mitchell D. Finkelstein: Navigating the Challenges of Retail and Manufacturing
Grit Daily News
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July 11, 2025
The retail and manufacturing industries are constantly changing due to global competition, technological advancements and shifting consumer demands. Professionals in these fields must manage complex supply chains and meet evolving market needs....
Singapore Industrial Output Growth Moderates In May
RTTNews
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June 26, 2025
Singapore's industrial production expanded at the slowest pace in three months in May due to the notable slowdown in electronics output growth, the Economic Development Board reported Thursday. Industrial production logged an annual increase of...
Hyundai Glovis Lifts First LNG Bunkers from Shell at Singapore
Ship & Bunker
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July 11, 2025
Hyundai Glovis plans to operate 32 LNG dual-fuel car carriers by 2028. Image Credit: Dexter Belmar / LinkedIn Energy firm Shell has bunkered a car carrier of Hyundai Glovis with LNG bunkers at the Port of Singapore. This marks the first time Shell...
League of Legends Titans Cup is Coming to Malaysia & Singapore. Registration Now Open
SoyaCincau
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July 11, 2025
The League of Legends Titans Cup MY & SG is officially coming to Malaysia and Singapore, and registration is now open. Announced by Riot Games in partnership with Malaysian esports production house Easy Onair, this new national-level tournament is...