Singapore

SG establishes first global hydrographic lab

The laboratory will embark on two pilot projects.

SG establishes first global hydrographic lab

The laboratory will embark on two pilot projects.

IBM, Temasek Polytechnic partner up for Technology Experience Centre

The centre aims to enhance students' capabilities in the hybrid cloud.

EMA to explore geothermal energy potential

Geothermal energy can potentially help diversify Singapore's energy sources.

CPLC Singapore powers up LowCarbonSG to incentivise environmentally aware firms

This covers companies that measure and monitor their carbon emissions.

Temasek launches $4.5b subsidiary to invest in businesses with growth potential

Called 65 Equity Partners, it will focus first on Singapore businesses.

SG manufacturing output down 3.4% YoY in September

Precision engineering, transport engineering and chemicals contributed the most. 

Envisioning the Future of Buildings–Sustainable, Resilient, Hyper-Efficient and People-centric

Our buildings leave a huge carbon footprint on the planet – they consume about 30% of the world's energy, and account for almost 40% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing the emissions of the building lifecycle will be one of the most important areas in our fight against climate change. 28 cities, including London, New York, Tokyo and Sydney, have joined the Net-Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment, pledging to ensure that all buildings will operate at net-zero carbon by 2050. To achieve these sustainability goals, we need to transform the way we design, build and operate our buildings.

Latest research from Schneider Electric suggests most large organizations don’t know how to take meaningful climate action

89% of respondents indicate that they either intend to or have already changed their business model in response to climate change. Only 21% consider their organization to be significantly advanced in the adaptation of their business model to be more environmentally or socially responsive. Only 29% of respondents have plans in place to mitigate climate risks. Rueil-Malmaison (France), October 5 2021 – Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management, who was recognized earlier this year by the Corporate Knights Global 100 Index as the world's most sustainable corporation, published new research today on how organizations are transforming their business models in response to climate change.

How to minimize five risks to life sciences facilities

Life Sciences companies face major challenges meeting increasing demand and ensuring regulatory compliance standards, while achieving their cost control goals. Production facilities are closely supervised by national regulators who oblige companies to conform to applicable GMP, (Good Manufacturing Processes). Since GMP procedures involve taking proactive steps to ensure quality and compliance in everything they do, drug manufacturers must accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies to address today’s business challenges and bring transformational changes to the way the lifecycle of medicinal products are managed.

Mapletree Logistics Trust DPU rises 5.7% to to 2.173 cents

Net property income also increased by 21.5% for the same period.

ARA LOGOS records 9% lower DPU in Q3 FY21

Meanwhile, its NPI increased by 13.9%.

Frasers Centrepoint Trust’s DPU jumps by 39.3% in H2

The DPU grew to 6.089 Singapore cents from 4.372 in H2 2020.

KPMG’s Irving Low believes now is the time to reimagine the future of work

Organisations must sharply focus on corporate culture, leadership, and people development strategies.

Keppel REIT distributable income grows 20.8% to $159.9m

Keppel Bay Tower in Singapore was amongst the main contributors to the increase.

Singapore 2nd most competitive amongst wealth management centres

The country is highly competitive in the mass affluent, high-net-worth segments.