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Consumer electronics

China has seized Sony’s television halo

The power of branding still holds for Sony in its television sets, even if its screens are no longer manufactured by it.
The power of branding still holds for Sony in its television sets, even if its screens are no longer manufactured by it.

S’pore chip and electronics job fair draws record openings amid rising interest in sector

In addition to hiring demand, there’s growing interest among students for semiconductor pathways.
In addition to hiring demand, there’s growing interest among students for semiconductor pathways.

Do you need an air fryer in your life?

Depending on who you ask, an air fryer is either of little use or the most important kitchen appliance.
Depending on who you ask, an air fryer is either of little use or the most important kitchen appliance.

Tech sector may account for larger share of Singapore’s GDP growth in 2026: MAS

A staff member in hazesuit works in the cleanroom of a wafer fab manufacturing facility at Singapore GlobalFoundries in Singapore on September 12, 2023. The world's third-largest contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries opened a $4 billion manufacturing plant in Singapore on Tuesday as part of a global expansion to help ease an industry supply crunch. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)
A staff member in hazesuit works in the cleanroom of a wafer fab manufacturing facility at Singapore GlobalFoundries in Singapore on September 12, 2023. The world's third-largest contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries opened a $4 billion manufacturing plant in Singapore on Tuesday as part of a global expansion to help ease an industry supply crunch. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)

Five South Korean airlines to ban in-flight use of portable batteries from Jan 26

Once boarding an aircraft, passengers are required to place their portable batteries within arm’s reach.
Once boarding an aircraft, passengers are required to place their portable batteries within arm’s reach.

Smartphone, PC sales expected to drop on higher prices due to surging memory chip costs

Consumers can expect to pay significantly higher prices for laptops, mobile phones, wearables and gaming devices, one chip distributor said.
Consumers can expect to pay significantly higher prices for laptops, mobile phones, wearables and gaming devices, one chip distributor said.

Electronics and shrimp: Analysts cautious despite India’s export growth to China

A container ship departs from Mundra Port in Mundra, India, on Nov 5, 2025. PHOTO: AFP
A container ship departs from Mundra Port in Mundra, India, on Nov 5, 2025. PHOTO: AFP

In Good Company

Making batteries to woofers, GP’s Lo sways to the rhythms of geopolitics and music

Hong Kong’s consumer battery giant Gold Peak Technology Group chairman and chief executive Victor Lo.
Hong Kong’s consumer battery giant Gold Peak Technology Group chairman and chief executive Victor Lo.

CES 2026: Paper batteries, blackjack-playing robot among products showcased by Singapore firms

Flint is set to commercialise its first line of paper batteries later in 2026.
Flint is set to commercialise its first line of paper batteries later in 2026.

Nostalgia and new fans as Tamagotchi turns 30

More than 100 million of the pocket-size plastic eggs have been sold worldwide since their debut, manufacturer Bandai Namco says.
More than 100 million of the pocket-size plastic eggs have been sold worldwide since their debut, manufacturer Bandai Namco says.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.