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Regulatory overlap looms for shipping’s carbon future
Splash 247
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August 26, 2025
The past few months have been a period of analysing the implications of different sets of regulations for emissions reduction in the maritime industry. Shipping has already started navigating through the regulatory landscape of the European...
Frasers Hospitality launches AI training app for Singapore properties
iTnews Asia
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August 27, 2025
Frasers Hospitality, the serviced residence arm of Frasers Property Group, has launched an AI-enabled workforce training solution. The hospitality company has developed an AI agent-based app that automatically generates standard operating...
Fcode Labs partners Porolis to deliver AI-driven innovation to global gemstone industry
Daily FT
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Fcode Labs Senior Business Analyst Avantha Dissanayake, Lead – Solution Delivery Pansuja Senevirathne, Porolis CEO Vincent Wong and Porolis Engineer Chan Yee Ning Fcode Labs, a global digital product engineering company, has partnered with...
‘Not a dying trade’: Plumbing, construction sectors see more interest from degree and diploma holders
Channel News Asia
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August 27, 2025
Mr Masalamani added that a plumbing licence is valuable beyond the trade. “They can (also become) engineers in water treatment, waste treatment, desalination, (which) are big opportunities for graduates,” he said. “This industry is not a dying...
How much did Singapore’s life insurers pay out in H1 2025?
Insurance Asia
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August 26, 2025
Investment-linked products made up 43% of new sales in the period. Singapore’s life insurance industry paid out $5.0b (S$6.35b) to policyholders and beneficiaries in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), down 42.1% year-on-year (YoY), according to the...
Exclusive! CFO Executive Dialogue – Transforming Government Finance: Strategic Leaps for a Smarter Singapore
OpenGov Asia
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August 26, 2025
In today’s fast-paced digital economy, the Singapore government faces growing expectations to modernise financial operations, enhance transparency and deliver citizen-centric services that truly make a difference. Finance leaders across ministries...
SD Guthrie plans industrial park in Malaysia’s data centre hub
The Business Times Singapore
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[KUALA LUMPUR] SD Guthrie, the world’s biggest oil palm planter by acreage, is positioning itself to tap into the data-centre boom as it looks to develop a green-energy powered industrial park in Malaysia’s southern state of Johor. The plantation...
BRI project showcases appeal of industry, technology in Indonesia
China Daily
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Children in Indonesia cultivate a sense of "protecting nature and safeguarding green" at the nursery and planting base of Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park — a landmark project of cooperation between China and Indonesia under the Belt and Road...
LKYSPP: Singapore is the world’s 4th costliest city for expats but just 28th for locals
Vulcan Post
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August 27, 2025
Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Data published by Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. We’re often bombarded with headlines alleging that Singapore is one of the most expensive cities...
Philippines’ carbon trading rules to be released in September: energy official
Eco-Business
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August 27, 2025
“We are committed to a transparent and inclusive process to ensure that the policy becomes a credible and effective tool in advancing the country’s clean energy transition,” Felix William Fuentebella, energy undersecretary, told Eco-Business. “We...
Officials crack down on ban of multibillion-dollar industry product in nightlife: 'We hope to protect the health of our patrons and staff'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 26, 2025
"Has no place in daily life." by Robert CrowAugust 26, 2025 Police seized more than 280 vaping products during a recent raid of Singapore bars and lounges. As the Straits Times reported, the seizures occurred August 15. Singapore police worked...
SD Guthrie Plans Industrial Park In Malaysia’s Data Center Hub
Financial Post
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August 27, 2025
Johor, the Malaysian state that borders Singapore, has attracted over 164 billion ringgit ($39 billion) in data center investments — including from hyperscalers to meet artificial intelligence demand — in a short span of four years. This include...
Wine Tasmania targets Singapore and South Korea in export push
The Drinks Business
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August 26, 2025
The Australian region has sharpened its export focus on Singapore and South Korea following detailed market research. Wine Tasmania CEO Sheralee Davies led the session. (Credit: Colossal Pro Photography || Wine Tasmania) Wine Tasmania hosted its...
South Korea cements energy ties with US crude, LNG supply deals after landmark summit
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 26, 2025
South Korea and the US agreed to boost cooperation in the energy sector, with US President Donald Trump emphasizing his commitment to supplying ample crude and LNG, while Seoul is expected to comfortably fulfill its $100 billion energy purchase...
Shipbuilding industry in Bangladesh
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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By 2008, South Korea, Japan, and China had become the cornerstones of global shipbuilding, with their combined output dwarfing that of all other regions. South Korea emerged as the leader in constructing large and complex vessels—such as Very...
Singapore-Africa Trade Surges 50% as Investment Treaties Strengthen Economic Ties
News Ghana
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August 26, 2025
Bilateral trade between Singapore and Africa has grown by 50% over the past five years, reaching US$13.7 billion in 2024, as new investment treaties and partnership agreements signal deepening economic cooperation across diverse sectors. The...
Singaporeans’ reactions mixed as SingPost phases out SAM kiosks after decades of service
The Independent Singapore
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August 26, 2025
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans have had mixed reactions to Singapore Post (SingPost) phasing out its self-service automated machines (SAM). While long-time users are frustrated and confused, others have found workarounds, Channel News Asia (CNA)...
Việt Nam, Singapore convene 17th political consultation
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyễn Mạnh Cường and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore Albert Chua co-chaired the 17th Việt Nam–Singapore Political Consultation in Hà Nội on Tuesday. During the event, Cường...
Shingda Group Streamlines Operations: A Bold Move for Singapore’s Construction Industry
Retail News Asia
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August 26, 2025
In a strategic move to elevate its IT capabilities, Shingda Group, a civil engineering and construction powerhouse based in Singapore, has embraced a cutting-edge cloud management platform. This innovation aims to enhance operations across remote...
Ghana targets US$1 billion trade with Singapore after surpassing US$215 million in 2024
Graphic
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August 26, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has set a new target of US$1 billion in trade between Ghana and Singapore, after bilateral trade flows exceeded US$215 million in 2024. He announced the target at the 8th Africa–Singapore Business Forum in Singapore...