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Groz-Beckert advances knitting technology
At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, taking place from 28–31 October at the Singapore Expo, Groz-Beckert will put the spotlight firmly on knitting technology. The company’s display at Hall 5, Booth B301, will highlight next-generation solutions designed to...

Singapore: ITB Asia 2025 sets a record with over 60,000 business appointments
ITB Asia 2025 has officially wrapped up, leaving a strong mark on the travel industry with over 60,000 business appointments (marking a 35% increase compared to last year), 18,000 attendees, and more than 1,500 quality buyers (marking a 7%...

singapore '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 battleship Galactica", in the 1970s science fiction series Battlestar Galactica, because their weapon systems and capabilities can be evolved as the mission evolves, said...

Discover The Future Of Fiber Processing – Join Trützschler At ITMA Asia Singapore 2025
MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — September 18, 2025 — From October 28 to 31, the Trützschler Group will showcase its latest technologies at ITMA Asia in Singapore. Visit us at Booth D302 in Hall 4 at the Singapore Expo to explore cutting-edge solutions...

Itema Is Participating In ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 In Singapore Showcasing A New...
COLZATE, Italy — September 24, 2025 — Itema is pleased to announce its participation in ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore in Hall 2 – Stand B101, where the company will present a dedicated product line-up tailored to the Asian markets. Visitors...
Singapore to share classified threat intelligence with critical sectors to beef up national security
[SINGAPORE] Owners of selected critical infrastructure in Singapore could get extra help in hunting down cyberthreats and stress-testing their systems. For the first time, the government will also be sharing its classified threat intelligence with...

Sun Chemical To Showcase Extensive Digital Textile Inks Portfolio At ITMA Asia In Singapore
SOUTH NORMANTON, UK — October 2, 2025 — Sun Chemical will present its comprehensive portfolio of digital textile inks on Stand C111, Hall 6, ITMA Asia 2025 in Singapore (28 – 31 October), underlining its commitment to supporting growth across the...

Singapore navy launches first of six 'motherships' for unmanned combat
The MRCV weighs 8,000 tonnes and measures 150m in length. It is the result of the navy's studies of unmanned systems and consultations with DSTA and international partners. It combines the combat capabilities of a modern frigate - a type of...

International Student Drop Shakes U.S. Quant Finance and STEM Programs, Warns QuantNet Founder Andy Nguyen
International Student Drop Shakes U.S. Quant Finance and STEM Programs, Warns QuantNet Founder Andy Nguyen Education News A sharp warning is rippling through America’s quantitative finance and STEM education circles. Andy Nguyen, founder of...

10 Best Universities for Artificial Intelligence in 2025: Where to Study Machine Learning, Robotics, and Data Science at the Highest Level
10 Best Universities for Artificial Intelligence in 2025: Where to Study Machine Learning, Robotics, and Data Science at the Highest Level Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning News Artificial intelligence has become the defining field of 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...
Reimagining Private Banking in Asia: UBS’ Cassandra Venn on the Role of AI, Relationship Managers, and Human-Centric Tech
Amidst the accelerating convergence of generational wealth transfer, technological disruption, and cost pressure across Asia’s wealth management landscape, incumbent firms are being challenged to fundamentally rethink how they engage clients,...

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...

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...

singapore Inhalers for asthma patients produce significant amounts of greenhouse gases, say Singapore scientists
SINGAPORE — People living with asthma are most vulnerable when taking a breath of air, yet their use of widely prescribed inhalers to help them breathe better contributes to the worsening of air quality. Doctors say asthma patients should be...

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'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...
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...
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...