In mid-July, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for companies to submit proposals to design and promote the adoption of full-electric harbor craft (e-HC) in Singapore. The EOI was issued in the wake of the...
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has announced plans to increase its generation capacity over the next five years to meet Singapore’s growing demand for electricity, but with greener, more energy-efficient power plants. This announcement came in the wake of Keppel’s...
Despite the country’s size, Singapore has seen steady growth in its space industry, with the country sending up over 20 satellites to space since 2011, 3 of which were launched in June 2022. According to Singapore’s Office for Space Technology and Industry, there are...
During the Create Symposium in August, the Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF) announced the launch of the Bioengineering Tools for Next-Generation Cellular Agriculture (CellAg) program. The program, a collaboration between the Hebrew University of Jerusalem...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has published a whitepaper proposing a common protocol to specify conditions for the use of digital money, such as central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), tokenized bank deposits, and stablecoins on a distributed ledger. ...
Spanish frozen yogurt company Llaollao has identified Singapore as a key market, with plans to expand its presence in the country. The company, known for its high-quality yogurt products, is eyeing the growing demand for healthy and indulgent treats in...
Siemens, the global technology conglomerate, has announced a new factory in Singapore for its automation and digitalization products. The factory, expected to be completed by 2026, will cost SGD 290 million (USD 216.1 million) and create more than 400 jobs locally....
The Singapore government has recently announced a comprehensive digital blueprint to guide the implementation of emerging technologies, including generative AI, autonomous systems, and immersive multi-party interactions. The Digital Connectivity Blueprint sets out key...
Biosyngen, a Singapore-based cell therapy company, has recently opened a new manufacturing facility in Singapore, and is expected to hire around 200 individuals over the next 3-5 years. The 1,500-square-meter facility will specialize in manufacturing immunotherapy...
An SGD 77 million (USD 57.4 million) solar research lab has been launched in Singapore with the aim of enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solar panels. The facility, a collaboration between the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (Seris) and...
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), a leading global industrial firm, has announced that a consortium comprising Mitsubishi Power, MHI, and Jurong Engineering Limited (JEL) had been awarded an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to develop a new...
New research and regulatory cooperation agreements have been signed between the United Kingdom and Singapore. Under the new emerging technologies agreement, both countries committed to sharing experiences of building new telecommunications infrastructure, such as 5G...
