Tag Archives: Singapore

DHL Global Connectedness Report 2024: Insights into Global Flows Amidst Pandemic and Geopolitical Strains

(IN BRIEF) The DHL Global Connectedness Report 2024 reveals that despite the challenges posed by the pandemic and geopolitical conflicts, globalization has reached record highs. Trade growth has been instrumental in sustaining global connectedness, with Singapore leading the list of … Read the full press release

Advancing Quantum Computing: A Franco-Singaporean Drive for Energy Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) In a collaborative effort between Eviden, A*STAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC) in Singapore, and MajuLab, a comprehensive initiative has been announced to benchmark and enhance the energy efficiency of quantum computing. With the potential of quantum … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Strengthens Cross-Border Road Logistics with City Zone Express Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has announced its acquisition of City Zone Express, a subsidiary of Chasen Holdings Ltd., expanding its cross-border road logistics services in Southeast Asia and China. City Zone Express, with operations across Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and China, … Read the full press release

Barco Partners with Ingram Micro to Expand Distribution of ProAV Solutions in Singapore

(IN BRIEF) Barco, a leading provider of visualization technology, has appointed Ingram Micro, a prominent IT distributor in Asia Pacific, as its new distribution company for G-series projection and image processing solutions in Singapore. With Ingram Micro’s reputation for providing … Read the full press release

Singtel Partners with Ericsson to Drive Innovation in 5G Connectivity Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has announced Singtel’s participation in its Startup 5G program, aimed at fostering innovation in 5G solutions and applications. Singtel will gain access to Ericsson’s research data and collaborate with startups in areas like gaming, e-commerce, and smart … Read the full press release

Singapore Aviation Committee Propels Hydrogen Fuel as Key to Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) The Singapore Hydrogen Cooperation Committee, formed by Airbus, Changi Airport Group, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), and Linde, is advancing hydrogen fuel’s potential role in the nation’s aviation decarbonization strategy. Tasked with examining regional hydrogen market dynamics, … Read the full press release

Airbus and Singapore Economic Development Board Partner to Establish Sustainable Aviation Hub

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) to pave the way for the establishment of a Sustainable Aviation Hub in Singapore. This hub, to be hosted within Airbus’ Singapore Campus … Read the full press release

Tech Advancements: Thales Establishes Avionics and Cybersecurity Hub in Singapore

(IN BRIEF) Thales is expanding its presence in Singapore by establishing a Centre of Excellence for avionics and Digital Identity & Security engineering footprint. These initiatives, in collaboration with the Singapore Economic Development Board, aim to strengthen Thales’ position as … Read the full press release

Merck Launches Digital Hub in Singapore to Drive Healthcare and Semiconductor Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Merck, a leading science and technology company, has inaugurated the Merck Digital Hub in Singapore, its first digital hub outside of the US and Europe. Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the hub aims to accelerate … Read the full press release

DNV and SDTR Marine Collaborate on CCS Feasibility Study for Bulk Carrier

(IN BRIEF) DNV and SDTR Marine, a Singapore-based shipping company, have joined forces in a Joint Development Project (JDP) to conduct a feasibility study on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) for SDTR Marine’s 85,000 dwt Kamsarmax bulk carrier. The collaboration … Read the full press release

Ericsson Appoints Daniel Ode as Head of Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, and Global Customer Unit for Singtel Group

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a global leader in telecommunications, has named Daniel Ode as the Head of Ericsson for Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, and Head of Global Customer Unit (GCU) Singtel Group in Market Area Southeast Asia, Oceania & India (MOAI). With … Read the full press release

Aviva Expects £80 Million Boost in Singlife Sale Proceeds Due to Sumitomo Deal

(IN BRIEF) Aviva plc has announced its anticipation of an additional £80 million in proceeds from the sale of its stake in Singapore Life Holdings Pte Ltd (Singlife) to Sumitomo Life Insurance Company, as Sumitomo Life agreed to acquire TPG’s … Read the full press release

Thales Awarded Contract to Modernize Critical MRT Depots in Singapore

(IN BRIEF) Thales has secured a contract with Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) to modernize two key depots serving the North-South and East-West Lines (NSEWL) of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) network. These are vital routes for over 1.4 million … Read the full press release

Sustainable Banking: Trust Bank Singapore and Thales Offer Ocean Plastic® Card Solution

(IN BRIEF) Trust Bank Singapore Limited, a digitally-native bank, has partnered with Thales to introduce Ocean Plastic® credit and debit cards made from recycled ocean plastic. These sustainable cards are manufactured at Thales’ state-of-the-art facility in Singapore and contain 70% … Read the full press release

Singapore’s Trust Bank Partners with Thales to Launch Eco-Friendly Ocean Plastic® Payment Card

(IN BRIEF) Trust, Singapore’s first digitally-native bank, has achieved rapid growth since its launch in September 2022, with over 600,000 customers within one year, making it one of the world’s fastest-growing digital banks. In its commitment to environmental sustainability, Trust … Read the full press release

BMT and Strategic Marine Form Partnership to Advance Sustainable Offshore Wind Crew Vessels

(IN BRIEF) BMT has entered into a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with Singapore-based Strategic Marine, aiming to drive the offshore wind crew vessel industry toward greater sustainability. This partnership will focus on enhancing the StratCat range of Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) … Read the full press release

EY Report Calls for Urgent Digital Overhaul in Universities to Enhance Student Experience

(IN BRIEF) A new report by EY highlights the pressing need for universities to revamp their digital education practices and improve the overall student experience. The report, based on data from over 3,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across eleven countries … Read the full press release

Natixis CIB Appoints Abbas Rangwala as Head of M&A for Southeast Asia & India

(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has appointed Abbas Rangwala as the Head of M&A for Southeast Asia & India, a newly created role based in Singapore. With over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, strategy, … Read the full press release

Neste’s Q3 Outlook Brightens as Oil Products Margin Surges; Equipment Inspection Slows Singapore Refinery Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a leading energy company, has reported an improved outlook for its Oil Products segment’s margin in the third quarter of 2023. Despite the ongoing volatility in oil markets, margins for diesel and gasoline in Northwest Europe have … Read the full press release

Neste Addresses USDA Report on Suspected Fraudulent Palm Oil Shipments as Company Continues to Uphold Supply Chain Integrity

(IN BRIEF) The USDA Biofuels Annual Report for September 2023 suggests that Neste, a renewable products refinery in Singapore, may have received fraudulent volumes of used cooking oil (UCO), specifically virgin palm oil from Indonesia, exported fraudulently as UCO via … Read the full press release

Neste’s Singapore Refinery Expansion Resumes Renewable Diesel Production After Repairs

(IN BRIEF) Neste has announced the resumption of renewable diesel production at its Singapore refinery expansion in early August, following an equipment-related shutdown in June. The company is working to ramp up production at the expanded facility, with plans to … Read the full press release

Neste Acquires Stake in Changi Airport Joint Venture to Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has completed its EUR 1.6 billion Singapore Expansion project. The expansion has doubled Neste’s production capacity in Singapore, making it the world’s leading SAF producer. The refinery’s total capacity … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Delivers Total Ship Trainer to Royal Thai Navy for Realistic Land-Based Training of Complete Ship Crews

(IN BRIEF) German defense and automotive company Rheinmetall will present its “Total Ship Trainer” at the IMDEX Asia trade fair in Singapore from May 3 to 5, 2023. The Total Ship Trainer is a networked and integrated solution for realistic … Read the full press release

DNV Reinforces Global Position on Materials Testing for Hydrogen with Singapore Lab Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Energy expert and assurance provider DNV has expanded its Singapore laboratory with new testing equipment to evaluate the safety of hydrogen transport and storage facilities. The lab includes a hydrogen-ready integrated solution for fatigue crack growth rate (FCGR) … Read the full press release

Dr. Achim Sties to lead BASF’s global plastic additives business unit

(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 12-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), the world’s largest chemical producer, has announced the appointment of Dr. Achim Sties as the new Senior Vice President of its plastic additives business unit. The appointment will take effect … Read the full press release

Anniversary: DNV’s DATE (Direct Access to Technical Experts) center in Singapore turns 10

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 2-Dec-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced that its DATE (Direct Access to Technical Experts) center in Singapore is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Launched 10 years ago on 3 December … Read the full press release

First ever helicopter flight fueled with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Southeast Asia took off from Singapore

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 26-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced that the first ever helicopter flight fueled with  … Read the full press release

DNV and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) partner over the advancement of the 2D (decarbonization and digitalization) efforts in Singapore’s maritime sector

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 23-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced a new partnership with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), an autonomous university in Singapore that offers applied learning with extensive work-study degrees, … Read the full press release

Ruchir Sharma to co-lead the Global Foreign Exchange (GFX) of Deutsche Bank in Asia Pacific

(PRESS RELEASE) SINGAPORE, 15-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Bank (XETRA: DBKGn.DB / NYSE: DB), Germany’s leading multinational investment bank and financial services company, has announced the appointment of Ruchir Sharma as Co-Head of Global Foreign Exchange (GFX) for Asia Pacific. … Read the full press release

Emily Tan to succeed Kevin Chow on the helm of Thales operations in Singapore

Hailing from global energy giant Shell, Emily brings over twenty-five years of international management experience gained from both the public and private sectors. Emily will lead Thales’ 2,000-strong employee base in Singapore, and drive the company’s strategic growth across wide-ranging … Read the full press release

Successful deployment across Asia-Pacific of the world’s first self-climbing, autonomous installation robotic system for elevators

(PRESS RELEASE) EBIKON, Switzerland, 2-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Schindler Group (SWX: SCHP), a Swiss multinational company active in the escalators, moving walkways, and elevators markets worldwide, has announced  the successful deployment of the world’s first self-climbing, autonomous robotic system able … Read the full press release

INSEAD Asia Campus in Singapore receives the Green Mark Platinum award from the Building and Construction Authority (BCA)

(PRESS RELEASE) FONTAINEBLEAU, France, 23-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — INSEAD, one of the world’s leading and largest graduate business schools with presence in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America, has announced that its Asia Campus in Singapore has received … Read the full press release

DNV, Surbana Jurong and Singapore Maritime Academy to work on ammonia bunkering safety study for the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) in Singapore

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 26-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced it will be part of a study that aims at defining a robust set of safety guidelines and operational principles that will later … Read the full press release

Hittesh Gupta to lead Casualty Investigation for BMT in Asia

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 15-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Group Ltd (BMT), a leading international multi-disciplinary engineering, science, and technology company, has announced the appointment of Hittesh Gupta, 23-years of experience in the shipping industry, for its Head of Casualty Investigation in … Read the full press release

StatusMatch.com ed Emirates collaborano per aiutare i frequenti viaggiatori italiani a tornare in volo

StatusMatch.com lancia ufficialmente il suo nuovo programma di fedeltà che conferirà ai viaggiatori italiani premium i vantaggi dello status Gold con Emirates (PRESS RELEASE) ROMA, 17-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — StatusMatch.com ha iniziato una collaborazione con Emirates per lanciare una nuova … Read the full press release

StatusMatch.com and Emirates partner up to help Italian frequent flyers get back in the air

StatusMatch.com officially launches its new loyalty status matching program to give premium Italian travellers Gold status benefits with Emirates. (PRESS RELEASE) ROME, 17-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — StatusMatch.com has partnered with Emirates to launch a new initiative that offers Italian travellers … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies acquires Bluecharge, the largest electric vehicle charging network in Singapore

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS/ SINGAPORE, 28-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies announces the acquisition of ‘Blue Charge’ from Bolloré Group. Upon the approval of the relevant authorities, TotalEnergies will manage and operate Singapore’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network, with more than … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel’s subsidiary QuickSTAT opens new control tower in Singapore for time-critical clinical trial logistics

(PRESS RELEASE) SINGAPORE, 22-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world’s leading logistics companies, has announced that its subsidiary QuickSTAT has opened a new control tower and conditioning facility in Singapore. The investment is part of Kuehne+Nagel and QuickSTAT’s … Read the full press release

DNV and Keppel Offshore & Marine to promote the introduction of hydrogen as an energy source in Singapore

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 17-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent expert in assurance and risk management, has announced it signed an agreement with Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M), a world leader in providing total solutions to the offshore, marine … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Singtel to deploy high-end 5G technology in Singapore

Singtel subscribers and business customers to enjoy transformative 5G experiences and opportunities (PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 18-Dec-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and leading communications service provider in Singapore, Singtel, announce the deployment of high-end 5G technology that will empower … Read the full press release