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Ascott Launches Discoverasr.com To Unify 14 Lodging Brands On One Global Online Travel Booking Platform
CapitaLand’s wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has launched discoverasr.com, unifying its separate brand websites1 on one single global online travel booking platform. discoverasr.com provides guests with one-stop access to Ascott’s more than 400 serviced apartments, coliving spaces and hotels with a total of about 77,000 units, across more than 130 cities in over 30 countries. This includes …
Grab Singapore Announces Transport Sustainability Goal As Part Of Its GrabForGood Initiative; Aims For A Full Fleet Running On Cleaner Energy By 2030
Grab Singapore today announced its 2030 Transport Sustainability Goal, where it has committed to operate via a full fleet running on cleaner energy by 2030. This goal is set as part of the broader GrabForGood initiative that seeks to positively impact three core groups – People, Partners and the Planet. As one of its first …
Project Wolbachia-Singapore Suppresses Aedes Aegypti Mosquito Population And Reduces Dengue Cases At Release Sites
Project Wolbachia – Singapore has achieved up to 98 per cent suppression of the urban Aedes aegypti mosquito population and 88 percent fewer dengue cases at existing study sites in Yishun, Tampines, Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Batok towns. From the fourth quarter of 2021, male Wolbachia-carrying Aedes aegypti (Wolbachia-Aedes) mosquitoes will be released in selected residential estates and construction sites within study areas. The aim is …
AVS Seeks Public Feedback To Finalise Revised Licensing Conditions For Dog Breeders And Pet Boarders
The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of the National Parks Board (NParks), is launching a second public consultation before finalising the revised licensing conditions for the dog breeders and pet boarders. These revised conditions follow months of engagement and finetuning with the industry stakeholders, to ensure that these conditions can be implemented effectively. …
Preparing For Future Pandemics With Hi-Tech Lab
Image: (L-R) Assoc Prof Eric Yap from LKCMedicine, who is the Medical Director of the new lab, with co-founders of Pathnova Laboratories, Emeritus Professor Chan Soh Ha and Dr Ian Cheong. NTU Singapore and Pathnova Laboratories, a medical diagnostic company backed by Temasek Life Sciences Accelerator and headquartered in Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, is contributing to Singapore’s …
SMU Computing Dons Receive Global Recognition For Outstanding Contributions In Software Engineering And Artificial Intelligence
Professor David Lo and Associate Professor Akshat Kumar from the School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS) have been recognised for their outstanding contributions and accomplishments in the fields of software engineering and artificial intelligence respectively. Professor David Lo has been awarded the 2021 IEEE CS TCSE Distinguished Service Award for his extensive and outstanding …
Envision Digital And ST Engineering To Co-Develop Net Zero Carbon Digital Building Innovations, Contributing To Singapore Green Plan 2030
Envision Digital International Pte Ltd (“Envision Digital”), a global net zero partner and Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) technology leader with headquarters in Singapore, and ST Engineering have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly build an end-to-end net zero carbon urban infrastructure solution for the public and commercial sectors. The collaboration will see the two companies …
New And Extended Support For Maritime Companies, Individuals And Seafarers In MaritimeSG Together Package
As part of Singapore’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will top up the MaritimeSG Together Package by S$3.5 million to continue supporting the hardest hit sectors in the maritime industry. This brings the cumulative amount of support to more than S$36 million. A 50% office rental rebate …
New Nationwide E-Waste Management System Kicks In On 1 July 2021
Singapore’s first nationwide electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) management system will start on 1 July 2021. The new system will make it more convenient for consumers to recycle their e-waste, while ensuring e-waste is managed effectively, efficiently and in an environmentally sustainable manner. The system comes as a result of NEA’s extensive industry consultation [1] since …
19 Port Authorities Signed Declaration On Disruption, Digitalisation And Decarbonisation At The 6th Port Authorities Roundtable
19 port authorities from Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, and the US, signed a declaration on their collective response to disruption, digitalisation, and decarbonisation at the 6th Port Authorities Roundtable (PAR). Hosted by the Antwerp Port Authority, this virtual event was held on 22 and 23 June 2021. Please refer to Annex A for the …