Tag Archives: Singapore

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

Siemens Mobility to install automatic train control signaling system and half-height platform screen doors on the Jurong Region Line (JRL) in Singapore

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 25-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility, a separately-managed company of Siemens with focus on intelligent and efficient mobility solutions, has announced it has signed a contract worth approximately EUR 135 million with the Singapore Land Transport Authority … Read the full press release

IKEA rolls out home insurance in Switzerland and Singapore in partnership with white-label insurance digital platform iptiQ

IKEA rolls out home insurance in Switzerland and Singapore in partnership with white-label insurance digital platform iptiQ

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 18-Feb-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Swiss Re owned white-label insurance provider iptiQ partners with IKEA over making home insurance more accessible and affordable. The two companies will launch a home insurance offering called HEMSÄKER, which can be arranged … Read the full press release

TomTom unveils second generation Road Event Reporter at ITS World Congress

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 17-Oct-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — TomTom announces availability of the second generation of its Road Event Reporter. The easy-to-use web-based application allows road authorities and trusted TomTom partners to help drivers avoid unnecessary delay and frustration by reporting … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency launch first collaborative digital technology project

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 23-Jul-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the signing of MoU to partner on digital service solutions at the Farnborough Air Show in July 2018, Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Rolls-Royce have launched the first collaborative … Read the full press release

Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2019: Switzerland remains #1; Singapore leads Asia-Pacific; Europe dominates the top 10; China leader among BRICS nations

(PRESS RELEASE) MIDDLE EAST, ASIA, EUROPE, 23-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The Adecco Group, Tata Communications and INSEAD have just released their annual benchmark report that looks into the ability of 125 countries around the world to compete for talent. According … Read the full press release

Jeanette Wong and William C. Dudley nominated for election to the Board of Directors of UBS Group AG

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH/BASEL, 26-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Jeanette Wong and William C. Dudley have been nominated by the UBS Board of Directors for election to the Board of UBS Group AG. The election will be held at the Annual General Meeting of shareholders on 2 … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility wins €70 million contract for the metro lines electrification of Circle Line Stage 6 and North East Line extension in Singapore

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 11-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Singapore’s Land Transport Authority appoints Siemens Mobility for the electrification of the Circle Line Stage 6 and the North East Line extension (NELe) in Singapore. The €70 million contract includes delivery of the rail … Read the full press release

Singapore becomes the third country to welcome the Thales Digital Factory

After France and Canada, Singapore becomes the third country to welcome the Thales Digital Factory. The Digital Factory will deliver innovative digital solutions to Thales customers in the region in a collaborative way. Whenever appropriate, those products will then be … Read the full press release

Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC to become a significant minority investor in Nordic Aviation Capital

GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, is set to join NAC’s founder, Martin Møller and EQT VI as a significant minority investor in NAC The transaction will comprise a partial sale by the existing shareholders and new capital to further strengthen … Read the full press release

FINCANTIERI S.p.A.: Exit Offer has closed with valid acceptances of the Exit Offer of a total of 107,871,561 Vard shares

TRIESTE, 18-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — FINCANTIERI S.p.A. (“Fincantieri”) announces that, in relation to the exit offer (“Exit Offer“) by its subsidiary Fincantieri Oil & Gas S.p.A. (“Fincantieri O&G“) for all the issued ordinary shares in the capital of Vard Holdings Limited (“Vard”) other … Read the full press release

Airbus delivered Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) first A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT)

SINGAPORE, 10-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus has delivered the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) first A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). The aircraft made its first official public appearance on Saturday 1 September 2018 at the RSAF’s 50th anniversary … Read the full press release

Francois Monnet and Benjamin Cavalli to lead Private Banking Asia Pacific at Credit Suisse

Credit Suisse today announced the appointments of Francois Monnet and Benjamin Cavalli to lead Private Banking Asia Pacific. Mr. Monnet and Mr. Cavalli will continue to be based in Hong Kong and Singapore respectively, and will report to Helman Sitohang, … Read the full press release

Evonik recognised in the categories of “Business Responsibility and Ethics” and “Supply Chain Management” at the Sustainability Business Awards (SBA) Singapore 2018

SINGAPORE, 30-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Evonik, one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals, was awarded with special recognition in the categories of “Business Responsibility and Ethics” and “Supply Chain Management” at the Sustainability Business Awards (SBA) Singapore 2018, further underpinning … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Singtel: 5G pilot network will be deployed at one-north in Buona Vista, Singapore’s science, business and IT hub

Singtel and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) are strengthening their 5G Centre of Excellence Programme partnership with the announcement of a new initiative that will see Singapore’s first 5G pilot network go live by Q4 this year. STOCKHOLM, 24-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

Royal Philips and Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine Holdings open Advanced Medicine Imaging (AMI) center at Biopolis research hub in Singapore

First phase of Singapore’s Advanced Medicine Imaging Center provides accurate and timely diagnosis of cancer, plus an education center for medical training and scientific research collaborations New treatment innovations, including radioisotope and proton beam therapies, will be made progressively available … Read the full press release

Alstom to supply additional Metropolis trains to Singapore Land Transport Authority for the extensions of Singapore North East Line and Circle Line

Saint-Ouen, France, 01-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom has signed an agreement with Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) to supply six additional Metropolis trains (36 metro cars) and 11 additional Metropolis trains (33 metro cars) for the extensions of Singapore North East … Read the full press release

Inflexion: UK luxury tour operator Scott Dunn to acquire Singapore-based tailor-made holiday operator Country Holidays

LONDON, 16-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Inflexion is pleased to announce that our portfolio company, award-winning UK luxury tour operator Scott Dunn, will accelerate its growth in the Asian market with the acquisition of Country Holidays, a leading Singapore-based tailor-made holiday operator. The deal … Read the full press release

Eni: Naming ceremony of the “Armada Olombendo” floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel held in Singapore

Eni announces that today in Singapore was held the ceremony of the “Armada Olombendo” floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel, which will operate offshore Angola. The FPSO will soon be ready to sail to its final destination. SINGAPORE, 17-Oct-2016 … Read the full press release

Airbus statement on AirAsia Flight QZ 8501 from Surabaya to Singapore

Toulouse, France, 29-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus regrets to confirm that an A320-200 operated by AirAsia Indonesia lost contact with air traffic control this morning, 28th December 2014. The aircraft was operating a scheduled service, Flight QZ 8501, from Surabaya to … Read the full press release

Euler Hermes adds specialized Single Risk & Political Risk insurance team based in Singapore

Hong Kong / Singapore, 17-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Euler Hermes, the world’s leading provider of trade credit insurance, is expanding its services in Asia Pacific with the addition of a specialized Single Risk & Political Risk insurance team based in Singapore. … Read the full press release

Seven faculty members from the leading international business school INSEAD shortlisted for the 2013 Thinkers50 Awards

Prestigious biennial honour recognises world’s best thought leadership in management and innovation Fontainebleau (France), Singapore and Abu Dhabi, 6-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Seven faculty members from INSEAD, the leading international business school, have been shortlisted for the 2013 Thinkers50 Awards. The biennial … Read the full press release

EBRD President Sir Suma Chakrabarti discussed Asian investments in EBRD regions with senior Singapore business executives

Sir Suma Chakrabarti discusses opportunities at Global Conversation hosted by International Enterprise Singapore 23-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — EBRD President Sir Suma Chakrabarti discussed the opportunities of investing in the EBRD regions with senior Singapore business executives at a conference in Singapore today. … Read the full press release

EBRD and International Enterprise (IE) Singapore signed Memorandum of Understanding to deepen strategic partnership

23-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — IE Global Conversation with Sir Suma Chakrabarti: The EBRD’s medium to long-term outlook for emerging countries in Europe and central Asia remains positive The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) medium to long-term outlook for emerging countries … Read the full press release

Siemens and C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group announced 29 finalist cities competing for the initial City Climate Leadership Awards

Joint Press Release by Siemens and C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group Global Prize Competition Highlights Excellence in Urban Sustainability New York/London,  Siemens and the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) today announced the 29 finalist cities competing in 10 categories … Read the full press release

Award-winning antivirus software ESET NOD32 maker ESET enters South Korean internet security market

Award-winning antivirus firm to help businesses and consumers address and mitigate cyber-threats 23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ESET, the global leader in proactive digital protection with a record of 10 years consecutive VB100 awards for its award-winning ESET NOD32® technology, today announced its … Read the full press release

Fokker Services Asia implemented new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system called ‘Pentagon 2000SQL’

Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, 31-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Fokker Services Asia (FSA), based in Singapore, has implemented a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system named ‘Pentagon 2000SQL’. The system will connect FSA with the global Fokker Services logistical system leading to an increased … Read the full press release

Fokker Services received approval from EASA and FAA for its new component repair shop in Singapore

Singapore, 31-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Fokker Services has received approval from EASA and FAA for its new component repair shop in Singapore. The component repair shop focuses on Regional Aircraft and serves its customers with Avionics, Hydraulics and limited structure component maintenance. … Read the full press release

WACKER Group sales arm WACKER SILICONES announced it expanded its sales structures in local Asian markets

Munich, 22-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — WACKER SILICONES, the main sales driver of the Munich-based WACKER Group, is continuing to expand its operational and sales structures in Asia. To advance its silicones business in Asia, the division has strengthened its regional presence and … Read the full press release

Cargotec’s MacGregor to deliver 8 offshore cranes to Marine Assets Corporation

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Two sizes of MacGregor’s offshore cranes have each been specified for Marine Assets Corporation’s new series of four accommodation support vessels being built at Fujian Mawei shipyard in China MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured a contract … Read the full press release

Twelve new Heads of EU Delegations appointed by High Representative Catherine Ashton

Brussels, 14-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission, announced today the appointment of twelve new Heads of EU Delegations. Gordon Kricke has been appointed Head of … Read the full press release

Cassidian, NCS awarded the Safe City Test Bed by Singapore Government

Consortium with local partner NCS Results to be showcased at the World Cities Summit 2014 Singapore, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian, a worldwide leader in defence and security solutions, together with its local partner NCS, has been awarded the Safe City Test … Read the full press release

EC cleared the acquisition of Cocoa Ingredients Division of Petra Foods by Barry Callebaut

Brussels, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the Cocoa Ingredients Division of Petra Foods Limited of Singapore by Barry Callebaut AG of Switzerland. The Commission’s investigation confirmed in particular … Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced its plans to purchase up to 50 more Airbus A350 XWB aircraft

Third order from carrier for all-new Airbus mid-size widebody Blagnac, 5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — 5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will purchase up to 50 more A350 XWB aircraft. The agreement covers a firm order for 30 more … Read the full press release

Catherine Ashton to visit Singapore for the Shangri La dialogue (Asia Security dialogue)

Brussels, 31-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission Catherine Ashton travels this week to Singapore where she is to represent the European Union in the Shangri La dialogue on 31 … Read the full press release