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Ajinomoto Malaysia fosters regional innovation at Science Castle Asia 2025
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Bhd, in partnership with Leave a Nest Malaysia Sdn Bhd, recently brought the Science Castle Asia 2025 to a successful close at Multimedia University, Cyberjaya. The event – one of Asia’s leading youth research conferences –...

ST Engineering launches Singapore’s first Victory-class MRCV
ST Engineering has launched the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s first Victory-class multi-role combat vessel (MRCV), Victory, at its Benoi Yard. Credit: MINDEF As informed, the launching ceremony took place today (October 21, 2025). MRCV...

ST Engineering and Siemens Energy secure second contract for floating power plant in Dominican Republic
SINGAPORE: ST Engineering’s Marine business and Siemens Energy have secured a second contract from Transcontinental Capital Corporation Ltd to deliver a barge-mounted power plant called Estrella del Mar IV, off the coast of Santo Domingo in the...

Singapore sets up digital defence unit to tackle cyber-security threats
Singapore (VNA) - With cyber attacks becoming more sophisticated, the Singaporean Ministry of Defence has established a new unit to equip the Government’s network defenders with stronger capabilities, while tightening their coordination. The new...

NSG Bio launches largest site and fourth location in Singapore
NSG Bio launches largest site and fourth location in Singapore October 21, 2025 | Tuesday | News NSG BioSuites lowers the barriers for biotech companies of all sizes to access world-class laboratory infrastructure NSG Bio, a leading provider of...

Orionid Meteor Shower Will Be Visible in Singapore Skies, Here's What You Need to Know
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The allure of celestial events never fades with time and place, even in a brightly lit city like Singapore. Just this week, the city-state is in for a treat as the Orionid meteor shower streaks across the sky over two nights,...

Singapore navigates geopolitical storms in an era of trade disruption
Punit Oza discusses how the Lion Republic is repositioning itself to remain relevant as a maritime hub. Singapore’s position as the world’s premier maritime hub has long been considered unassailable. The city-state’s strategic location at the...

New Seiko Prospex automatic watches officially teased for October 22 Seiko has teased three new Prospex Asia-Pacific limited editions on its Singapore Instagram account - SPB539, SPB541, and SPB543. Each uses the 6R35 automatic movement with 70-hour…
Seiko has posted a brief teaser on its Singapore Instagram page for a set of Prospex watches headed to the Asia-Pacific region on 22 October 2025. The image shows three diver-style pieces side by side and carries the tagline that the design is...

Ultra-processed food IS addictive, scientists confirm - as first-of-its-kind study reveals how consuming it 'rewires' the brain
Ultra processed foods have long been linked to obesity, heart disease, and dementia but now scientists say regular consumption could physically alter the brain, perpetuating a vicious cycle of overeating. Evidence suggests these foods—which often...

Swedish imogo to showcase water-saving dyeing tech in Singapore
The Dye-Max system at imogo’s new showroom. Swedish textile technology company imogo is preparing to showcase its sustainable spray-dyeing innovation at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore from 28–31 October. The presentation follows major...
Breaches of AI policy could be a sackable offence at some Singapore law firms
Firms regard GenAI violations as disciplinary matters in wake of recent court order against claimants’ counsel to personally pay costs for citing fictitious case [SINGAPORE] Law firms here are treating breaches of generative artificial...

asia Daily roundup: Chan Chun Sing on Singapore navy's new Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessels — and other top stories today
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 'Almost like battleship Galactica': Chan Chun Sing on Singapore navy's new Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessels Singapore's new multi-role combat vessels (MRCVs) are "almost like the...
Singapore’s international commercial court eyes bigger role in global disputes: Philip Jeyaretnam
SICC president Philip Jeyaretnam says geopolitical shifts and supply chain disruptions are driving new types of disputes to the court [SINGAPORE] The Republic’s international commercial court has carved out a niche in its first decade, as many...

Singapore's Ultimate Prehistoric Adventure Begins at Science Centre Singapore
DINOSAURS | EXTINCTIONS | US finally arrives with 400 million years of Earth's history, rare fossils and a spectacular 40-metre-long dinosaur SINGAPORE, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The wait is nearly over. Science Centre Singapore, in...
Local tech companies cashing it in through fintech and e-commerce
HardwareZone celebrates Singapore’s 60th birthday with a series of articles showcasing local tech brands that have helped build our nation and put us on the world stage. Some of these brands have become household names, while others lesser known...
ST Engineering to hire more cybersecurity experts as it launches new innovation hub
[SINGAPORE] ST Engineering is looking to recruit more cybersecurity experts as it launches a new facility to spur innovation and develop talent, focused on developing cybersecurity solutions driven by agentic artificial intelligence (AI). The...

Business : GYMD Showcases Industrial AI Prowess At Tech Week Singapore 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- GYMD Digital Technology has showcased industrial artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation solutions at the recently concluded Tech Week Singapore 2025, drawing a steady flow of visitors. Throughout the...
Nemetschek partners with NTU Singapore on construction solutions
The partnership will focus on applying NTU’s AI and sustainable construction research to practical workflows for the built environment. The Nemetschek Group and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) announced a transformative...

The builders who stayed: Technology, talent, and the future of our nation
Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced, according to James Baldwin. Every month, a WhatsApp group grows quieter, not from silence, but from departures. It is no more news that the brightest young...
Singaporean of the Year finalist: He writes to inmates, volunteers with them after release
SINGAPORE – Dr Roger Tan may never meet the men he writes to daily. But they know him well – his is a familiar voice from the outside world. Over the past 3½ years, Dr Tan has penned more than 26,000 letters – in the form of e-mails – to Changi...