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EDB

WWF-Singapore and EDB launch programme to tackle hurdles in protecting Asia’s mangroves, seagrass

Drone shot of a mangrove forest in southern Palawan.
Drone shot of a mangrove forest in southern Palawan.

In Good Company

Chinese dumping, carbon tax, anti-globalisation: Evonik’s CEO has plenty on his mind

Mr Christian Kullmann, Evonik's 57-year-old chief executive officer.
Mr Christian Kullmann, Evonik's 57-year-old chief executive officer.

News analysis

JTC lays groundwork for Singapore’s push in world-class advanced manufacturing

The newly completed Bulim Square offers over 110,000 sq m of ready, sustainable factory space to the advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
The newly completed Bulim Square offers over 110,000 sq m of ready, sustainable factory space to the advanced manufacturing ecosystem.

Branded Content

Meet the young S'poreans keeping planes flying – and why they love it

Ms Lim Jia Ying (second from left) collaborates with colleagues at GE Aerospace, where she works on streamlining processes and solving problems to improve safety in engine maintenance and repair.
Ms Lim Jia Ying (second from left) collaborates with colleagues at GE Aerospace, where she works on streamlining processes and solving problems to improve safety in engine maintenance and repair.

EDB and IMDA launch second exercise to expand data-centre capacity

Applications will be assessed holistically based on their strategic value to Singapore’s digital economy, broader economic contributions, and commitment to sustainability, says IMDA.
Applications will be assessed holistically based on their strategic value to Singapore’s digital economy, broader economic contributions, and commitment to sustainability, says IMDA.

Oled giant UDC unveils S’pore precision manufacturing solutions spin-off

(From left): Steven Abramson, President & CEO, Universal Display Corporation (UDC);
Chandran Nair, CEO, UVJC;
Beh Kian Teik, CEO, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR);
Marcus Dass, SVP, Economic Development Board (EDB); 
and Julie Brown, Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, UDC; at the launch of the Universal Vapor Jet Corporation's global headquarters and R&D centre in Singapore, Oct 28, 2025.
(From left): Steven Abramson, President & CEO, Universal Display Corporation (UDC);
Chandran Nair, CEO, UVJC;
Beh Kian Teik, CEO, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR);
Marcus Dass, SVP, Economic Development Board (EDB); 
and Julie Brown, Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, UDC; at the launch of the Universal Vapor Jet Corporation's global headquarters and R&D centre in Singapore, Oct 28, 2025.

Jurong Island to host S’pore’s largest green data centre park; 10% of land set aside for new energies

The land areas set aside for new energies are largely in the emptier south-west and north-west of the island.
The land areas set aside for new energies are largely in the emptier south-west and north-west of the island.

S’pore woos mid-cap tech firms from around the world as it pushes AI adoption

(From left) DISG assistant vice-president Mabel Seah, executive director Philbert Gomez, manager Sue-Ean Ng, and assistant manager Daphne Tang.
(From left) DISG assistant vice-president Mabel Seah, executive director Philbert Gomez, manager Sue-Ean Ng, and assistant manager Daphne Tang.

SMEs going global, partnering with MNCs beneficial for both: Alvin Tan

Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan (2nd from left) at the Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific 2025.
Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan (2nd from left) at the Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific 2025.

Asia Future Summit 2025

Johor–Singapore SEZ draws new wave of investors with 2-in-1 appeal

The SEZ could serve as a catalyst for Singaporean and Malaysian companies to expand their presence in the region.
The SEZ could serve as a catalyst for Singaporean and Malaysian companies to expand their presence in the region.

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