Japanese chemicals manufacturer Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. has commenced construction of a new production facility on Jurong Island of Singapore. This new plant will double Sumitomo Seika’s super-absorbent polymer production in Singapore to 140,000 tons...
Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently announced plans to invest an additional SGD 12 billion (USD 8.86 billion) in its existing cloud infrastructure in Singapore from 2024 to 2028 to meet the rising customer demand for cloud technology and services. AWS has already...
The Singapore Army has started outfitting its infantry units with a new light machine gun (LMG) designed for close-quarters combat. Specifically, the army has been gradually introducing the 6940E-SG infantry automatic rifle since April 2024 to enhance soldiers’ combat...
South Korean health-tech company Kakao Healthcare has entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Universitas Indonesia Hospital (RSUI) to collaborate on localizing and disseminating its AI-driven blood sugar management solution, PASTA. The collaboration is part...
Korea Water Resources Corp. (K-water) has collaborated with Indonesia’s Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing to establish a water treatment facility in Nusantara, which is situated in east Borneo and slated to become Indonesia’s new capital....
Indonesia has launched the third phase of the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) project, which includes 25 project packages such as the construction of the National Police and Ministry of Defense offices. Danis Sumadilaga, Head of the IKN Infrastructure Development Task...
The National Council for Special Economic Zones (KEK) in Indonesia has approved proposals for three new special economic zones (SEZs) in Batam, Tangerang, and Morowali. These SEZs target total investments of IDR 161 trillion (USD 9.8 billion) and will be recommended...
Singaporean companies are increasingly looking towards Vietnam as a strategic destination amidst shifts in manufacturing, the green transition, and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Singapore has significantly bolstered its position as Vietnam’s top...
In May 2024, the Danish Minister for Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries, along with a delegation of Danish agri-food companies, visited Vietnam to engage in high-level discussions on sustainable food production and efficient supply chains. During this visit, Denmark and...
Singapore is intensifying its focus on developing green data centers in response to the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI), which significantly increases energy consumption. To support its digital economy goals, the city-state has unveiled a green data...
In May 2024, Cleveland Clinic and Vinmec Health System announced the inclusion of Vinmec Central Park International Hospital in the Cleveland Clinic Connected network. Located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and part of Vingroup, Vinmec Central Park is a 178-bed...
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is exploring ways to enhance fish farming infrastructure in the southern waters, following the announcement that the Barramundi Group, the sole operator in the area, intends to cease operations there. Before new fish farms take over in...
