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New institute will engage and educate the public on nuclear energy, dispel common misconceptions
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
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
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...

NHG Health and ST Engineering team up to advance healthcare innovations in Singapore
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...

Active seniors hatch a silent revolution
In kitchens and classrooms, through trekking trails and theatre groups, across WhatsApp and wellness apps, there is a quiet revolution unfolding in India. Our active seniors are no longer “retiring”; they are just getting started. Call them the...

Mitchell D. Finkelstein: Navigating the Challenges of Retail and Manufacturing
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....

KSH Infra to invest over Rs 550 crore in 60-acre logistics park in Tamil Nadu
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...

Singapore industrial leasing volume increases by 1.3% in Q1
The number of tenancies reached almost 3,000 during the quarter. Singapore’s factory and warehouse segments saw stable leasing momentum in Q1 according to a Savills report, with total leasing volume increasing marginally by 1.3% YoY to 2,902...

Hyundai Glovis Lifts First LNG Bunkers from Shell at Singapore
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
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...
Aster said to be in talks to buy Exxon Singapore stations: sources
The sale would allow the American oil major to deploy more capital in areas of higher growth potential Published Thu, Jul 10, 2025 · 04:49 PM — Updated Fri, Jul 11, 2025 · 09:11 AM [SINGAPORE] Aster Chemicals and Energy, a joint venture between...
SS&C To Acquire Global Funds Network For $1.0 Billion
One of the largest banking and wealth sector technology firms – based in the US – has agreed to acquire Calastone, a business headquartered in London which provides a global funds network. The deal speaks to continued consolidation and ferment in...

Shanghai retains position as world's third international shipping center
Shanghai has retained its position as the world's third international shipping center by comprehensive capabilities for the sixth consecutive year, with the scoring gap to the top two, Singapore and London, further narrowing, according to the 2025...
Pioneer batch of Singapore teens chase K-pop dreams at local training academy SM Universe
SINGAPORE – The road to being a K-pop star is extremely challenging, and even after years of rigorous training, one may not even make it past an audition. Yet, it is not stopping some Singaporean teens from pursuing their K-pop dreams, one baby...
CEO salaries: At Singapore’s top companies, whose pay went up and whose saw a drop?
SINGAPORE – From telcos to banks, compensation packages for chief executives in Singapore can vary, based on sector performance, one-off gains or share awards. Here is what top companies across industries paid their CEOs, with differences in base...

Malabar Gold & Diamonds unveils its largest jewellery manufacturing unit in Hyderabad
Media Release Hyderabad, Jul 11: Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 5th largest jewellery retailer globally with over 400 showrooms across 13 countries, has launched its state-of-the-art, fully integrated jewellery manufacturing unit, the largest of its...

Africa Focuses on Local Production for Pharma Growth
Africa is building a new vaccine future through strategic investments, skilled workforce development, and local manufacturing. From Kenya to Rwanda, deals for new facilities and skills development promise to reduce reliance on foreign pharma...

General : ASEAN Reaffirms Commitment To Regional Energy Interconnection, Targets Power Grid By 2045
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN foreign ministers have reaffirmed their collective commitment to enhancing regional energy interconnectivity, including by accelerating the development of the ASEAN...
CEO salaries: How much Singapore’s top companies pay their leaders
[SINGAPORE] From telcos to banks, companies have released their annual reports in the past few months. Those reports include a breakdown of how much CEOs were paid in the previous year. Their compensation packages in Singapore can vary, based on...

Tan See Leng urges fresh grads to stay calm as hiring improves in Singapore
Singapore’s Manpower Minister Tan See Leng has urged 2025 university graduates not to lose heart in their job search, highlighting a modest yet encouraging uptick in graduate employment despite global uncertainty. Speaking at a Singapore Economic...