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ASEAN
Energy
Singapore News
Sustainability

Singapore will boost its renewable energy import capacity to a maximum of 200 megawatts, thanks to enhancements to a cross-border multilateral trade deal.

Finance & Economics
Sustainability
Technology
Trade

The annual GTR Asia event returned to Singapore on September 3-4, 2024 to reflect on a period characterised by supply chain disruption and slow trade growth, but also technological innovation and trade digitisation.

In this post-event wrap-up, we pick out five conference highlights and key themes that emerged during discussions.

Future of Work
Human Resources
Singapore News
Technology

Hybrid work arrangements could become a differentiating factor for smaller tech firms in attracting talent, industry observers say.

Infrastructure
Singapore News
Technology
Transport, Logistics & Supply Chain

A new high-tech shipyard to build and repair ships has opened in Gul Road in Singapore’s west.

Chamber News

Minister Catherine West met with British business leaders in a roundtable organised by the British Chamber of Commerce on 17th September.

New Member

Celt-Tech Marine & Offshore, established in 2020, brings extensive expertise in global shipbuilding, repair, and conversion projects. They offer comprehensive turnkey solutions, including project management, engineering and design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and maintenance.

New Member

Sponsors in Tech is a Singaporean non-profit committed to empowering women and minority groups in technology. They recognise the vital role diversity plays in shaping not just the tech industry but the world as a whole.

New Member

Trim Consultancy is a business born from a passion for driving meaningful, real-world outcomes. With decades of C-suite experience in leading change, elevating consumer experiences, and achieving true transformation, they're here to cut through complexity and help businesses unlock their full potential.

ASEAN
Business News
Sustainability
Sustainable Finance

Singapore banks have the most detailed and ambitious decarbonisation policies among advanced economies in Asia, according to a recent report by sustainability-focused consulting company Asia Research and Engagement (ARE).

Marketing & Communications
UK News

A ban on junk food adverts being shown on TV before 21:00 will come into force in the UK on 1 October 2025, the government has confirmed. Labour said the watershed on junk food advertising would be enforced alongside a total ban on paid-for online adverts, both aimed at tackling childhood obesity.