Tag Archives: Singapore

Symrise Launches Digital Immersion Co-Creation Center in Singapore to Foster Food and Beverage Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Symrise has launched a Digital Immersion Co-Creation Center in Singapore, starting operations in Q3 2024. This high-tech facility integrates digital technology with market, consumer, and sensory insights to drive innovation in food and beverage development. The center features … Read the full press release

Shell to Enhance LNG Leadership with Pavilion Energy Acquisition from Temasek Subsidiary

(IN BRIEF) Shell Eastern Trading Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has agreed to acquire Pavilion Energy Pte. Ltd. from Carne Investments Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Temasek. This acquisition includes Pavilion Energy’s global LNG trading business, which handles … Read the full press release

Banking on Climate Resilience: BIS and MAS Launch Project Viridis to Navigate Financial Risks

(IN BRIEF) Project Viridis, a collaborative effort between the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), introduces a groundbreaking blueprint for integrating regulatory frameworks with climate data to address climate-related financial risks. The initiative, outlined … Read the full press release

Leighton Asia Secures A$160 Million Contract for Choa Chu Kang Waterworks Reconstruction

(IN BRIEF) Leighton Asia, a CIMIC Group company, has clinched a contract worth approximately A$160 million for the reconstruction of Choa Chu Kang Waterworks, one of Singapore’s major water treatment facilities. The project, awarded by PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, … Read the full press release

Cotti Coffee Chooses Adyen’s Platform for Global Expansion and Enhanced Customer Experience

(IN BRIEF) Adyen, a leading financial technology platform, has partnered with Cotti Coffee to support the global coffee chain’s expansion into new international markets including Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and the UAE. This strategic collaboration leverages Adyen’s single-platform solution to … Read the full press release

Vonage and Singtel Forge Alliance to Drive Global Innovation with Network APIs

(IN BRIEF) Vonage, a part of Ericsson, joins forces with Singtel, a leading communications service provider, to integrate Vonage’s API platform with Singtel’s Paragon orchestration platform. This partnership aims to enhance innovation opportunities for enterprises and telcos by providing access … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Secures 400 Million SGD in Senior Non-Preferred Notes, Further Broadening Investor Base

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has successfully raised 400 million Singapore Dollars (SGD) in senior non-preferred notes, marking its second venture into the SGD market. The funds will be used for general corporate purposes. Jonathan Blake, Deutsche Bank’s Head of Issuance … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered and DHL Express Forge Partnership for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered and DHL Express have entered a strategic partnership to advance the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through DHL’s GoGreen Plus service. This collaboration enables Standard Chartered to offset CO2 emissions associated with its upstream logistics … Read the full press release

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