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Singapore ship behind world’s worst plastic spill faces US$1 billion price tag — but is it enough?
The Independent Singapore
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August 18, 2025
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA: In a landmark ruling, Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ordered the owners of a Singapore-flagged container ship to pay US$1 billion (S$1.34 billion) in damages for what it declared the world’s largest recorded marine plastic spill...
Singapore key exports slip in July as US shipments tumble 43%
The Jakarta Post
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ingapore's non-oil domestic exports slipped 4.6 percent in July from a year earlier, government data showed Monday, as shipments to the United States plunged by more than 40 percent. Southeast Asia's second-largest economy is heavily reliant on...
Tripartite partnership to support upskilling of 15,000 logistics professionals in Singapore
Logistics Manager
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August 18, 2025
Singapore’s National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), ST Logistics and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) recently signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to upskill 15,000 workers in digitalisation, sustainability and workplace safety. The NTUC...
CCP Approves Nippon Express Acquisition in TCS Logistics
ProPakistani
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August 18, 2025
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for the acquisition of a certain shareholding in TCS Logistics (Private) Limited by Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte. Limited. Nippon Express is a wholly-owned subsidiary...
Get power from your clothes? 3D printed fabrics bring energy autonomy closer
3D Printing Industry
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August 18, 2025
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Energy and AMA: Automotive & Mobility. Researchers at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) have shown how stretchable conductive fabrics, along with commercial...
Binnies-AECOM JV contracted for Singapore’s water reclamation plant project
World Construction Network
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August 18, 2025
A joint venture (JV) between Binnies and AECOM has been appointed by PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, to provide professional engineering services for the third-phase expansion of the Changi Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) in the eastern part...
Lloyd's Register Flags Risk of Inaccurate Energy Values in Biofuels
Ship & Bunker
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August 18, 2025
FOBAS illustrated the issue with testing that compared measured net specific energy values using ASTM D240 against those calculated under the ISO 8217 formula for various FAME-based blends. Image Credit: LR Lloyd's Register's has highlighted the...
Singapore Exports Decline More than Expected Amid Trade Tensions
Times News Global
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August 18, 2025
SINGAPORE – Singapore‘s non-oil domestic exports (Nodx) fell by 4.6 percent in July compared to a year ago, marking a significant drop after a revised 12.9 percent increase in June, according to data released by Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG)...
This Singaporean five-star makes for a showstopping stopover
The Age
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August 18, 2025
Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Got it Share I have a reservation at this 156-room,...
BUNKER JOBS: Supply Trader Role Open in Singapore
Ship & Bunker
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August 18, 2025
Vernon Jayanathan is director of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd. Image Credit: Vernon Jayanathan Vernon Jayanathan, director of Maritime Recruitment Company Ltd, shared the following information with Ship & Bunker about an open role for which he...
Leading Data Center Lawyer At Forefront Of Digital Infrastructure Industry Joins Latham & Watkins In Chicago
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Rechtin represents developers, private equity firms, and other private capital providers for data center and digital infrastructure projects. He is particularly focused on all types of leasing and end user agreements to...
LOGISTICS: The Evasive Dark Fleet
Strategy Page
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August 18, 2025: The Russian economy and war effort in Ukraine is financed by oil and other energy exports. Russia is operating under severe economic sanctions imposed to reduce that income and create economic conditions for Russia that make it...
Swire Shipping links up with Achilles Maritime Netowork
Offshore Energy
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August 18, 2025
Singapore-based shipping company Swire Shipping has become an official member of the Achilles Maritime Network, a digital platform developed by the UK-based supply chain risk management solutions provider Achilles. Illustration; Courtesy of...
Bank of Singapore Launches Alternative Solution to Single-Family Offices for Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals
Hubbis
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Bank of Singapore has announced the launch of the Bank of Singapore Family Office Catalyst, a new solution tailored for ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWI) seeking professional wealth management in Singapore. This solution provides principal...
Jaishankar Highlights Deeper Business Relations For Stronger India–Singapore Cooperation
Knowledge & News Network
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August 18, 2025
New Delhi, Aug 18 (KNN) The third India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable was held in New Delhi on August 13, 2025, bringing together key ministers from both nations to review and strengthen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. External...
Singapore exports slip in July as US shipments tumble 42.7 pct
Sharjah24
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Southeast Asia's second-largest economy is heavily reliant on international trade and is vulnerable to any global slowdown induced by the tariffs -- even if Singapore only faces a baseline 10 percent levy from US President Donald Trump. On August...
Malaysia boosts clean energy for industries via PETRA initiatives
The Sun Daily
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August 18, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) is ramping up efforts to provide green electricity to industrial users through third-party access. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stated this...
CCP approves Nippon Express stake acquisition in TCS Logistics
Business Recorder
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August 18, 2025
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has cleared Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte. Limited to acquire a stake in TCS Logistics (Private) Limited, saying the deal poses no threat to competition in the domestic logistics sector. In...
Singapore asset managers ride market gains and inflows to record $4.7 trillion
Asian Investor
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August 18, 2025
Singapore’s asset management industry expanded by 12% in 2024 to reach SGD6.07 trillion ($4.7 trillion) in AUM, bolstered by strong markets, record inflows and the city-state’s continued pull as a regional wealth hub.¬ Haymarket Media Limited. All...
Exploring Singapore’s Illuminated Landmarks After Sunset
FTN News
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August 18, 2025
When the sun dips below the horizon in the Lion City, a spectacular transformation begins. Singapore, a metropolis known for its lush greenery and futuristic skyline, sheds its daytime skin to reveal a dazzling nocturnal persona. The city doesn’t...