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Business News
Global News

UK steelmakers have warned that the imposition of new US tariffs would be “a devastating blow” to the industry, after Donald Trump said he would announce 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports into the US.

UK News

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer became the first serving UK Prime Minister and G7 leader to publicly take an HIV test, marking National HIV Testing Week. He highlighted the importance of testing for awareness and treatment to meet the goal of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030. The campaign offers up to 20,000 free testing kits.

Business News
Technology

A consortium led by Elon Musk said on Monday (Feb 10) it has offered US$97.4 billion to buy the nonprofit that controls OpenAI, months after the billionaire sued the artificial intelligence startup to block it from transitioning to a for-profit firm.

Singapore News
Technology

No government e-services can be carried out using just a person’s NRIC number and its date of issue, the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) said on Feb 4.

Singapore News
Sustainability

Singapore on Feb 10 committed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to between 45 million and 50 million tonnes (Mt) by 2035, down from around 60Mt in 2030.

New Member

Aviation Week Network, part of Informa plc, delivers business-critical information, predictive intelligence, and connections to opportunities and people.

New Member

Stellar Structures is a Professional Engineering (PE) consulting firm specialising in Civil and Structural Engineering and Architecture. The firm also collaborates with partners to provide Mechanical and Electrical Engineering consulting services for the built environment in Singapore.

Sustainability
Technology

Trovio expands contract with theAustralian Clean Energy Regulator to support Guarantee of Origin, Nature Repair, and Renewable Energy Markets

Press

The City of London can consolidate its position as a global capital for climate finance by working with British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, in the battle to combat the climate emergency.

Education
Member News

Immerse Education is excited to announce the launch of its renowned residential summer programmes in Singapore this year. Rooted in the academic traditions of Oxford and Cambridge, our programmes provide high school students a chance to explore undergraduate-level subjects at prestigious universities.