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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...
Singapore industrial leasing volume increases by 1.3% in Q1
Real Estate Asia
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June 26, 2025
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...
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 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...
Curtin and Cisco mark 10 years of innovation with new regional Innovation Central presence
Curtin University
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July 22, 2025
Curtin University and Cisco are celebrating a decade of Innovation Central Perth (ICP), with the partnership now expanding to Curtin’s Singapore Campus where the first international Innovation Central facility will open later this year. Since...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Singapore Industrial Production Data Due On Thursday
RTTNews
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June 25, 2025
Singapore will on Thursday release May figures for industrial production, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. Output is expected to sink 2.5 percent on month and rise 2.6 percent on year after climbing 5.3 percent on month...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
The brutal truth about Bali: It looks idyllic - but the glossy pictures conceal a multitude of horrors. For so many like Molly-Mae's sister, their trip will end in tears, writes THEODORA SUTCLIFFE
Daily Mail
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July 22, 2025
Having spent a decade in Bali, I was amused to learn that fitness influencer Zoe Rae lasted just 48 hours before skipping town for Dubai – apparently because the island didn’t live up to its Instagram image. Now, clearly, if high-rise, sky-rise,...
singapore TTSH to demolish century-old pavilion wards, keeping one as heritage marker
Asiaone
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July 6, 2025
SINGAPORE - After standing for around a century, all but one of Tan Tock Seng Hospital's (TTSH) nine remaining pavilion wards will be demolished, with the retained ward to serve as a heritage marker. The eight wards - located at the end of Jalan...
Aster said to be in talks to buy Exxon Singapore stations: sources
The Business Times Singapore
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July 10, 2025
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...
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...