Tag Archives: Singapore

Martijn Bergink to lead Alfa Laval Marine Division from 1 September 2025 as Sameer Kalra retires after a decade of transformation

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has appointed long-time executive Martijn Bergink as President of its Marine Division, effective 1 September 2025. Bergink, who joined the company in 1998 and currently leads the Business Unit Pumping Systems and serves as Managing Director … Read the full press release

INSEAD Extends Final MBA Deadline and Doubles Scholarships to Support Global Talent for January 2026

(IN BRIEF) INSEAD has extended the final Round 4 deadline for its January 2026 MBA intake to 26 August 2025 in response to a surge in candidates facing delays and disruptions. To further support high-potential applicants, the school has also … Read the full press release

Pfeiffer Vacuum + Fab Solutions Stuns at SEMICON Southeast Asia with UltiDry P1820 and CT-TW-H Innovations

(IN BRIEF) Pfeiffer Vacuum + Fab Solutions, part of the Busch Group, showcased its latest vacuum pumps and gas abatement technologies at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025 in Singapore. Central exhibits included the UltiDry P1820 Roots vacuum pump—accentuated by an animated … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered and ALTIOS Partnership Unites Banking and Advisory Services for SME International Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered and ALTIOS have entered into a partnership to help SMEs set up and grow their overseas operations in Hong Kong, India, Mainland China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam. ALTIOS will provide market-entry strategies, incorporation services, partner and … Read the full press release

LBBW and German Centre Singapore Celebrate 30 Years of Supporting German Businesses in Southeast Asia

(IN BRIEF) LBBW and its subsidiary, German Centre Singapore, are celebrating 30 years of helping German companies expand into Southeast Asia. LBBW’s Singapore branch, established in 1995, serves as the bank’s largest location in Asia and a regional hub managing … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and RGE Launch Pioneering Solar and Battery Project in Indonesia, Securing Licence to Import 1 GW of Clean Power to Singapore

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and RGE have announced a major renewable energy project in Indonesia, where their joint venture, Singa Renewables, has received a conditional licence from Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) to import 1 GW of clean power. The project, … Read the full press release

Thales Awarded Contract to Provide Pathmaster Mine Countermeasures System to Republic of Singapore Navy

(IN BRIEF) Thales has been awarded a contract by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) to supply the Pathmaster mine countermeasures system, featuring the M-Cube mission management system, Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar (TSAS), and the MiMap sonar data analysis tool. … Read the full press release

Shell Expands Global LNG Reach with Strategic Acquisition of Pavilion Energy

(IN BRIEF) Shell Eastern Trading Pte. Ltd. has completed its acquisition of Pavilion Energy Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-headquartered company with a global LNG trading portfolio of approximately 6.5 mtpa. The deal, which includes LNG supply contracts, regasification capacity, and bunkering … Read the full press release

Shell Streamlines Business with Strategic Divestment in Singapore Energy Hub

(IN BRIEF) Shell Singapore Pte Ltd has finalized the sale of its Energy and Chemicals Park to CAPGC Pte. Ltd., through the sale of shares in Aster Chemicals and Energy Pte. Ltd. This move supports Shell’s strategy to refine its … Read the full press release

Evonik Boosts Methionine Production Efficiency with Major European Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Evonik is investing a low double-digit million euro sum to upgrade its European methionine Verbund in Antwerp and Wesseling, part of its global network for MetAMINO® (DL-methionine) production. The planned technical enhancements—such as a new process control system … Read the full press release

DNV’s Latest White Paper Highlights Biofuels’ Potential and Challenges for Shipping’s Decarbonization Efforts

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s “Biofuels in Shipping” white paper examines the potential of key biofuels like FAME and HVO to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support compliance with maritime regulations. However, it warns of potential supply constraints as biofuel use grows. … Read the full press release

Allianz Halts Income Insurance Acquisition Plan Amid Singapore’s Regulatory Concerns, Reaffirms Commitment to Asia-Pacific Growth

(IN BRIEF) Allianz has withdrawn its offer to acquire a majority stake in Income Insurance Limited following regulatory concerns raised by the Singapore Government and amendments to the Insurance Act. The offer, announced in July 2024, was intended to secure … Read the full press release

Rotterdam-Singapore Green Corridor Advances Decarbonization with Successful Bio-Methane Pilot

(IN BRIEF) The Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) successfully completed its first pilot for bunkering mass-balanced liquefied bio-methane (LBM) at the Port of Rotterdam. Shell supplied 100 tonnes of LBM, made from waste-based feedstock, to CMA CGM’s LNG-powered … Read the full press release

Barclays Expands in Asia with New Private Bank Booking Centre in Singapore

(IN BRIEF) Barclays is establishing a Private Bank booking centre in Singapore, reinforcing its commitment to Asia as a key wealth hub. The centre, set to launch by 2026, will allow ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients and global family offices (GFOs) to … Read the full press release

Merck and NTU Singapore Collaborate to Pioneer Digital Trust Technologies in Asia Pacific

(IN BRIEF) Merck has partnered with NTU Singapore’s Digital Trust Centre (DTC) to advance digital trust technologies in industries requiring high security and compliance. The collaboration will deploy Merck’s digital-physical trust platform in Singapore, the first of its kind in … Read the full press release

Burberry Unveils New Store in Singapore, Bringing Timeless British Heritage to Orchard Road

(IN BRIEF) Burberry has opened a new store in Singapore at the Wisma Atria shopping mall on Orchard Road, designed to blend British architectural heritage with contemporary style. The store features materials like Portland stone and black cast iron, tying … Read the full press release

Hempel Joins RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program to Drive Sustainable Maritime Practices

(IN BRIEF) Hempel has joined RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program, marking a significant step in promoting sustainable maritime practices. The collaboration focuses on Hempel’s Hempaguard, a silicone hull coating that significantly reduces fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, and in-water environmental … Read the full press release

Saab and DSTA Expand Partnership to Advance Underwater Defense Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Saab and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have expanded their partnership through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance underwater defense technologies. Building on a 2023 agreement, the collaboration now includes joint studies on operational … Read the full press release

Saab, Thales, and ST Engineering Unite to Modernize Singapore’s Air Traffic Management Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Saab, Thales, and ST Engineering have partnered to modernize Singapore’s Air Traffic Management (ATM) infrastructure through a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the Sweden–Singapore Royal Business Forum. The collaboration combines Saab’s advanced Digital Tower Suite, Thales’ ATM expertise, … Read the full press release

Prudential Unveils AI Lab in Singapore to Drive Innovation and AI Adoption

(IN BRIEF) Prudential has launched the Prudential AI Lab in Singapore to accelerate the integration of AI technologies across its operations, aiming to enhance customer experience, streamline services, and promote innovation. The Lab will collaborate with government agencies, academic institutions, … Read the full press release