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SMRT Expands Themed Retail Concepts at MRT Stations with Health and Wellness Focus
SMRT, Singapore’s leading public transport operator, has introduced a new themed retail concept at Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, known as Staytion Lifestyle Centre. This ...
Singapore Approves Insect Species for Human Consumption and Animal Feed Under New Regulatory Framework
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has recently approved 16 insect species for human consumption and animal feed, marking a significant step forward in the country’s food ...
Seche Environnement Acquires Singapore’s Leading Hazardous Waste Company, ECO Industrial Environmental Engineering
French industrial group Seche Environnement has reached an agreement to acquire Singapore’s ECO Industrial Environmental Engineering for approximately SGD 605 million (USD ...
Strategic Infrastructure Enhancements and Key Tenders Issued by Singapore’s PSA and LTA
Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced plans to enhance the road network in Tuas South, with construction set to begin in 2025. These developments are part ...
Pfizer Opens High-tech Facility in Singapore for Drug Ingredient Production
Pfizer has expanded its manufacturing capabilities in Singapore with an SGD 1 billion (USD 0.77 billion) extension at its Tuas facility, focusing on the production of active ...
Singapore Launches International Collaboration on Decarbonization with CREATE Program
The National Research Foundation (NRF) has launched a new Decarbonization Program under the Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE) initiative, ...
JTC Expands Land for Semiconductor Manufacturing as Singapore Strengthens Its Role in the Global Chip Industry
JTC, Singapore’s government industrial planner, is preparing to expand the country’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities by increasing available land in its ...
Singapore Launches Roads Innovation Lab to Drive AI and Quantum Computing in Transportation
Singapore is advancing its transportation sector with the launch of a new Roads Innovation Lab by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), aimed at accelerating the integration of ...
Taiheiyo Cement Inaugurates USD 234 Million Plant in Cebu, Boosting Philippine Cement Production
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced the inauguration of Taiheiyo Cement Philippines Inc.’s (TCPI) new USD 234 million (PHP 12.8 billion) production plant in ...
PEZA and FDA Sign Agreements to Boost Philippine Pharma-Medical Sector
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently signed two significant agreements aimed at enhancing the pharmaceutical and ...
Philippines Allocates USD 4.63 Billion for Flood Control in 2025 Budget
The Philippine government has proposed a budget of USD 4.627 billion (PHP 257.06 billion) for flood control in 2025, marking a significant investment in mitigating the ...
Department of Energy to Launch Renewable Energy and Storage-Focused Auction
The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) has announced plans for its fourth Green Energy Auction (GEA-4), scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024. This auction will ...
Philippines Unveils AI Strategy Roadmap 2.0 to Boost Economic Growth
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), launched the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Roadmap 2.0 (NAISR 2.0) ...
ExxonMobil Appoints Juliana Holdings as Official Distributor of Mobil Lubricants in the Philippines
ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. has selected Juliana Holdings Inc. as the authorized distributor of Mobil-branded lubricants in the Philippines. With a strong background in ...
NEDA Approves USD 287.5 Million for Digital Infrastructure and National Broadband Program
The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) board has approved a USD 287.5 million allocation for the Philippines’ infrastructure flagship projects, including ...
Converge ICT Solutions Partners with U.S.-based Super Micro Computer for AI Integration in Data Centers
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has announced a partnership with Super Micro Computer Inc. to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its three upcoming data centers in ...
U.S. Commits USD 500M to Modernize Philippine Military and Coast Guard
The U.S. and Philippine officials have unveiled new initiatives to strengthen defense and security cooperation. The U.S. will provide USD 500 million in foreign military ...
Israeli Agritech Firms Keen to Collaborate with the Philippines
Eleven Israeli companies are set to introduce and sell advanced agricultural technologies in the Philippines. The Israel Agricultural-Tech Roadshow in Makati City attracted ...
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