WuXi Biologics Honored with 2025 Global Customer Value Leadership Recognition by Frost & Sullivan

SHANGHAI, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WuXi Biologics (2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), today announced that it has been honored with the Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Global Customer...

Singapore to impose green fuel levy on flights to cut emissions: Will airfares rise?

Singapore’s parliament passed a bill on Tuesday introducing a fixed levy on departing flights to cut emissions and support the use of sustainable aviation fuel by airlines. The levy will be paid to the Civil Aviation Authority of...

Singapore’s manufacturing edge hinges on expertise, facilities and talent: Jeffrey Siow

The acting transport minister outlines three areas to prepare industries for the rapidly evolving future [SINGAPORE] Building robust networks of expertise, facilities and talent is crucial for the Republic to remain competitive in advanced...

TNB, SP Group and SGEI to study second Malaysia–Singapore power interconnection

KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), SP Group and Singapore Energy Interconnections (SGEI) have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) to conduct a full feasibility study for a second electricity interconnection between Peninsular Malaysia...

Ironman Group aims for 60,000 runners at StanChart Singapore Marathon

There will likely be more international participants for the 2025 edition, with strong interest from Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia [SINGAPORE] This year’s Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) is a special one for the Ironman...

Banking industry shows rising interest in Emiratis with tech talent, expert says

The demand to employ local talent in the financial sector is so fierce that Emiratis are being hired almost as soon as they express an interest in a role, an industry insider has told The National. Hundreds of Emiratis flocked to the Expo Centre...

VDMA members showcase energy-saving advances in finishing & dyeing

Monforts and its partners Archroma and BW Converting are setting new standards in the resource efficient and cost-effective finishing of fabrics.During a recent webinar organised by Germany’s VDMA textile machinery association, specialists from...

Mett Singapore Opens in the Heart of Singapore at Fort Canning Park

Sunset Hospitality Group proudly announces the opening of METT Singapore, the brand's flagship property in Asia Pacific and one of the year's most anticipated hotel debuts. Nestled within the lush, historic grounds of Fort Canning Park, METT...

Vietnam, Singapore foster links in electronics, industrial production

Singapore (VNA) – A Vietnam–Singapore business networking event was held in Singapore on October 16, focusing on the electrical, electronics, electrical equipment, semiconductor, and industrial manufacturing sectors. Speaking at the event, Trade...

Several Singaporeans hold key roles at Cambodian firm in global scam ring; Temasek denies links

As the US probes an alleged scam network, the spotlight falls on tycoon Chen Zhi and his Prince Holding Group’s Singapore links [SINGAPORE] Prince Holding Group – accused by US authorities of running scam compounds across Cambodia – counts several...

Singapore LTA upgrades railway CCTV network with Nokia solutions

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore is deploying Nokia’s IP/Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) and fibre Optical LAN solutions as part of a broad video surveillance upgrade for its key railway infrastructure. The deployment, which is...

Changi Airport New Levy: What It Means for Travellers Flying Out of Singapore

If you’re planning to fly out of Changi Airport soon, there’s a small but significant change on the horizon. Singapore has just passed a new law that will introduce a green aviation fuel levy on all departing flights. Part of the nation’s move...

Singapore firms have committed over $5.5b in Johor since S’pore-Johor SEZ pact: DPM Gan

SINGAPORE – Singapore-based companies have poured more than $5.5 billion in investments into Johor since the 2024 signing of a special economic zone pact between Johor and the Republic, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong. Speaking at the...

China: New 5-year plan comes at critical economic crossroads

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) convenes behind closed doors in Beijing this week for its fourth plenary session, with charting a five-year plan for the country's social and economic roadmap topping the agenda. Right...

It wasn’t supposed to end like this . . . with Bibi and Trump the heroes

They didn’t want it to end this way. The foreign foundations who have poured millions of dollars into the anti-government demonstrations over the past 34 months didn’t want it to end this way. With Netanyahu, the leader of “the most extreme...

PepsiCo accelerator fuels food industry growth with real-world pilots

The GHAC APAC 2025 edition recently announced this year’s winning start-up, Beijing AIForce Technology at a ceremony in Shanghai, China. The firm pulled ahead from among 10 finallists across Australia, China, Indonesia, Singapore, and South Korea...

Specials | Oct 17, 2025 | 11 min read IPS Academy, Indore Completes International Collaborative Program with National University of Singapore

Others Specials Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 16: IPS Academy, School of Architecture, Indore, successfully concluded its International Collaborative Program – Singapore, organized in association with the National University of...

A year on, Singapore’s worst oil spill sees RM236m in claims, more than RM85m paid out

SINGAPORE, Oct 17 — More than a year after Singapore’s worst oil spill in a decade, hundreds of compensation claims have been lodged with the international body handling payouts, The Straits Times reported. The International Oil Pollution...

Singapore prepares to launch first multirole combat vessel

A model of the MRCV, on display for the first time at IMDEX 2025 in Singapore. The programme's first of class is slated to be launched in October 2025. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat) Singapore is set to launch the first of its new multirole combat vessels...

Singapore lab-grown seafood startup to launch Japan plant in 2027

Biotechnology Umami Bioworks to establish $10m production site in Tokyo with plans for future expansion Umami Bioworks' product line includes caviar and eel -- both pictured here -- as well as white fish. (Photo by Yume Namekata) YUME NAMEKATA...