Applied Materials, SIT Train Chipmakers

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and Applied Materials South East Asia Pte Ltd have come to an agreement, known as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to collaborate on the development and management of continuing education and training (CET) programmes for employees of Applied Materi...

Koen Pang climbs to the summit by force

How many of us can claim to have risen quickly in our careers while still in our teens? National paddler Koen Pang, who turned 20 in May, is one person who can make that claim.

At the most recent SEA Games in Hanoi, Koen took home three medals: Gold in Mixed Doubles (teaming with Wong X...

Emphasis on a Singaporean sports star: a strong team in badminton

The mixed doubles duo, who was once ranked No. 15 in the world in 2017, have won numerous matches together since they began their separate professional badminton careers by always having each other's backs on the court.

And that on-court synergy produced the ultimate coup: they were...

Rents & Energy Expenses Rise in Singapore

According to the Singapore Retailers Association (SRA), retail enterprises in Singapore are having problems keeping up with expanding expenses as a consequence of rising rents and ballooning energy costs. These factors have contributed to an increase in the cost of doing business in Singapore. Bo...

As the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon returns as a major event, up to 50,000 participants are anticipated

After two editions that were modified and scaled back due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon will resume as a full-scale event in December with up to 50,000 participants anticipated.

The race will feature full and half marathons as well as a mass start a...

National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) and GE Healthcare Join Hands to Invent Innovative Cancer Care Solutions via Artificial Intelligence

To generate fresh Al solutions assisting the clinical workflows that provide supportive care to cancer patients, and, the data analytics, NCCS, and GE healthcare have partnered up. This partnership will combine NCCS’s skills in translational research, oncology care, and analytics, whereas, ...

John Lee, the leader of Hong Kong, meets with a senior Singapore official and underlines his commitment to preserving warm bilateral ties

Lee expressed his vision for Hong Kong's future development and policy vision with Teo during their discussion on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, Hong Kong's new leader, John Lee Ka-Chiu, met with a top Singapore official to reaffirm their commitment to preserving cordial bilateral tie...

Singapore invests much in quantum technology

With two new programmes aimed at increasing quantum-related expertise and industrial capabilities in Singapore, the city-state is doubling down on quantum technology.

The National Quantum Computing Hub, for example, will integrate expertise from Singapore's Centre for Quantum Techno...

Something to spark your interest in the e-sports

This October, Singapore will host Dota 2's The International 11, where e-sport players from all over the world will compete for the Aegis of Champions trophy and an undisclosed cash prize.

At Suntec Arena and the Singapore Indoor Stadium, teams will compete.

Gone are the d...

Employers need to know about COVID-19 measures at work starting April 26, 2022

The Ministry of Manpower ("MOM"), the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF), and the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) (collectively, the "Tripartite Partners") have issued a revised set of guidelines for employers on the COVID-19 measures to be implemented at the...

Discounts on tonnage taxes for green ships flying the Singapore flag

The Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) provides three categories of savings on initial registration costs and tonnage tax dependent on how many ships may exceed the International Maritime Organization's emission reduction targets in a circular outlining adjustment to the Green S...

Singapore Longitudinal Ageing Studies Starts Collaboration with the Global Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative

The Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative (DAC) is establishing the DAC Global Cohort Development initiative in collaboration with the Singapore Longitudinal Ageing Studies, or SLAS I and II, created by the Department of Psychological Medicine at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The DAC Glo...

Singapore forms a national clinical research and innovation collaboration

Singapore has merged five Ministry of Health-led research and development, clinical translation, and service activities under the Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation.

The Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI), the National Health Innovation Centre Singapore (NHIC), th...

Shearman & Sterling expands its worldwide M&A practice with the addition of Kok Jin Ong to its Singapore office

Kok Jin Ong, a Singapore-based counsel, has joined Shearman & Sterling's worldwide mergers and acquisitions group.

Jin specialises in energy and infrastructure M&A in the Asia-Pacific region, with a specific focus on energy, including renewables and other power transactions ...

China's State Grid and Singapore Power have withdrawn from hybrid renewable and long-duration storage project in Australia

A joint venture between the State Grid Corporation of China and Singapore Power has opted not to invest in a hybrid power plant project in South Australia.

State Grid owns 60% of Jemena Group, which participates in the Australian energy market, and Singapore Power owns 40%. Jemena has o...

Singapore relaxes additional COVID restrictions: masks are no longer required outside, and limits for vaccinated travellers have been relaxed

As part of the easing of most COVID-related restrictions for fully vaccinated citizens and overseas visitors, Singapore will make wearing masks outside optional.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered a live address on March 24 at 11 a.m. local time, discussing the country&#...

IGT will provide Singapore Pools with a variety of lottery options

International Game Technology (IGT) has signed a deal with Singapore Pools through its IGT Global Services subsidiary to provide lottery solutions.

The six-year deal will see IGT use its core lottery system Aurora and other technologies to help the Singapore Pools increase lottery innov...

Due to the high cost of oil imports from Ukraine, Singapore will be 'significantly affected'

The impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on global supply chains and energy costs would be "Significant" over time, according to Singapore's government, underscoring the risks for the city-state, which is battling with rising inflation.

Global oil and gas prices have risen as ...

Singapore Government Plans on Investing 150 million Dollars in Space Technology

The Singaporean government has plans to invest 150 million dollars in the research and development of space capabilities that can be applied to the key industrial sectors of the country and daily life. 

The National Research Foundation and the Office for Space Technology and Indust...