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President Mahama embarks on official visits to Japan and Singapore
Happy FM
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August 18, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has left Accra today, Sunday, August 17 on an official two-country visit to Japan and Singapore, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, boosting trade and investment, and deepening cooperation on shared development...
Jobs, infrastructure and homes at the core of Singapore’s resilience: Economists
The Straits Times
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August 18, 2025
SINGAPORE – Singapore’s economy remains resilient despite US tariff uncertainties, thanks to the nation’s core strengths in job creation, infrastructure and housing, economists said after Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s National Day Rally on Aug...
Chinese EV brand Nio to be launched in Singapore in first quarter of 2026
The Straits Times
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August 18, 2025
SINGAPORE - Nio, a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand known for its battery charge and swop technology, will be launching in Singapore in the first quarter of 2026 under multi-brand motor group, Wearnes Automotive. Singapore will be Nio’s first...
Singapore prioritises jobs amid fragmenting world, rise of AI
Bangkok Post
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August 18, 2025
PUBLISHED : 18 Aug 2025 at 12:19 Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said jobs for citizens will be the government’s top priority as the city-state faces risks from rising global trade barriers and artificial intelligence. The impact of the...
Exclusive: Merck Spinout Banks on Edible Membrane Tech to Produce Whole-Cut Cultivated Meat
Green Queen
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August 18, 2025
7 Mins Read EdiMembre has spun off from Merck’s MilliporeSigma to commercialise an edible membrane technology for sustainable foods, starting with whole-cut cultivated meat and high-protein pasta. In Massachusetts, EdiMembre is a new startup...
Vietjet scales up use of green fuel as its Vietnam partner improves on blending technology
The Business Times Singapore
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[HO CHI MINH CITY] Despite facing scrutiny in Singapore earlier this year over unsubstantiated substainability claims in its advertisements, Vietnam’s leading budget carrier Vietjet Air is stepping up is push for greener aviation by using...
HSBC to Roll Out Expanded Office Surveillance Using Israeli Tech, Reuters Reports
Fintech News
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August 18, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox HSBC is preparing one of the most extensive workplace monitoring projects in global banking, pairing thousands of new cameras and biometric scanners with...
Seagate Technology Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings
Yahoo Finance
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August 18, 2025
Singapore-based Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) engages in the provisioning of data storage technology and infrastructure solutions in Singapore, the U.S., and internationally. With a market cap of $32.8 billion, Seagate operates as one of...
Singapore-Africa ties primed for take-off
African Business
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August 18, 2025
Singapore, a city that owes its prosperity almost entirely to its position as a hub for international trade, is constantly on the lookout for the next frontier. And now, as Singaporean businesses scour the world for opportunities, Africa is...
Vaping in the workplace: Singapore employers urged to clarify rules, take action against offenders
Channel News Asia
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August 18, 2025
Other organisations told CNA that their staff are expected to obey Singapore’s laws. The Public Service Division (PSD) said all public officers are expected to uphold the highest standards of personal conduct and to comply with Singapore's laws....
NIO Inc. charts new course with expansion into Singapore, Uzbekistan, Costa Rica
Gasgoo
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August 18, 2025
Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On August 18, NIO Inc. announced plans to enter Singapore, Uzbekistan and Costa Rica between 2025 and 2026, marking the next phase of its international expansion. The move will bring the company's premium electric vehicle (EV)...
More than 56k potential candidates for each HR role – research
Personnel Today
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August 18, 2025
There could be as many as 56,432 potential candidates for every open HR manager position across the UK, according to research by global employment organisation Remote. Remote surveyed 4,126 business or HR leaders, at director level and above, with...
Singapore companies’ debt surge in 2024: Sustainable or risky gamble?
The Straits Times
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August 17, 2025
SINGAPORE – Companies in Singapore borrowed more to fund their businesses in 2024, taking advantage of favourable conditions and stronger investor appetites. The corporate debt market grew in 2024, with new debt issuances jumping 34 per cent year...
Blackstone-backed AirTrunk secures S$2.3 billion green loan for second Singapore hyperscale data centre
The Business Times Singapore
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[SINGAPORE] Blackstone-backed data centre firm AirTrunk has secured a landmark S$2.3 billion green loan in Singapore to develop its second hyperscale data centre, AirTrunk SGP2. As Singapore’s largest green loan for a data centre, the transaction...
AirTrunk secures Singapore’s largest green loan for new data centre
Sustainability News
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August 18, 2025
AirTrunk has lined up S$2.25 billion in green financing to build a new hyperscale data centre in Singapore, called AirTrunk SGP2. It’s the biggest green loan ever arranged in the country for a facility of this kind, underscoring how sustainable...
SGX-listed China carmaker Nio to make South-east Asia debut in Singapore
The Business Times Singapore
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[SINGAPORE] Mainboard-listed China electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nio has taken a step closer to a South-east Asia debut with the appointment of Wearnes Automotive as its distributor in Singapore. On Monday (Aug 18), Nio said retail operations...
Singapore-developed device for diabetics measures long-term average blood sugar levels within 6 mins
The Straits Times
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August 17, 2025
SINGAPORE – A locally developed device for diabetic patients can measure their three-month average blood sugar levels within six minutes, instead of the few days it could take now. Unlike daily blood glucose monitoring, which only gives a snapshot...
Singapore warns of critical infrastructure cyberattacks
GCN
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August 17, 2025
Singapore has issued an unprecedented public warning about ongoing cyberattacks targeting its critical infrastructure, marking a dramatic escalation in the city-state’s cybersecurity posture as it confronts sophisticated threats from...
singapore NDR2025: AI and tech may replace 'entire jobs' but govt will 'work closely' with unions to help workers
Asiaone
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August 17, 2025
The Government will "work closely" with unions and workers to redesign jobs amid a rapidly changing environment caused by new technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his National Day Rally...
The 'jobs, jobs, and jobs' plan: PM Lawrence Wong unveils Singapore's new economic blueprint
Human Resources Online
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At the National Day Rally 2025, PM Wong announced measures to help Singaporeans harness AI tools in their work and introduced a new national traineeship scheme for fresh graduates and mid-career workers. Speaking at the National Day Rally 2025,...