Cities
NParks Implements More Nature-Based Solutions To Protect And Restore Singapore’s Coasts
Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for National Development and Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration, announced today that the National Parks Board (NParks) will be implementing more nature-based solutions to build the resilience of Singapore’s coasts. Since the success of a coastal protection project at Pulau Tekong in 2010, NParks has continued to employ nature-based solutions for …
SGX Named Commodity Exchange Of The Year At Energy Risk Awards
Singapore Exchange (SGX) has been named “Commodity Exchange of the Year” at the Energy Risk Awards 2021, recognising its leadership in energy risk management across the global commodity supply chain and service to producers, physical and financial traders, as well as consumers. Energy Risk cited success factors including SGX’s ability to constantly offer product innovations …
ABB’s Technology In Singapore’s First Dual-Mode Desalination Plant Helps Tackle Water Scarcity In Region
Plant goes live to address Singapore’s growing demand – 430 million gallons a day – of clean drinking water Daily production set for up to 30 million gallons of fresh drinking water – equivalent of 45 Olympic swimming pools ABB’s WaterMaster electromagnetic flowmeters reliably monitor water flow rates and help to lower OPEX The United …
Shell To Launch Singapore’s First Fully-Electric Ferry Service
Expected to set sail in the first half of 2023, the new 200-seater single-deck ferries will be used to transport passengers between mainland Singapore to Shell’s Energy and Chemicals Park on the island of Bukom, replacing the conventional diesel-powered ferries currently used. “Shipping’s future will involve different parts of the sector using different fuels, and …
Singaporean Researchers Both Home And Abroad Gather To Discuss Opportunities In A Post-COVID World
NTU Singapore was host to the second edition of the Singaporean Researchers Global Summit (SRGS) on 20 and 21 September. The two-day event, held in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format, brought together Singapore Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and connected Singaporean researchers both home and abroad to exchange ideas and knowledge. Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating …
DBS Named World’s Safest Commercial Bank
DBS Bank today announced that it has been named “World’s Safest Commercial Bank” by New York-based trade publication Global Finance, marking the first time the bank has achieved this accolade. DBS was also named Asia’s Safest Bank for the 13th consecutive year, extending a track record stretching back to 2009. The bank was ranked 11th …
Sembcorp Industries Supports Vietnam’s Battle Against COVID-19 With S$1 Million Pledge
Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) today announces a pledge of S$1 million to support Vietnam’s battle against the COVID-19 crisis, with an immediate focus to provide critical medical equipment to two major hospitals in Binh Duong, one of the provinces most affected by the latest development of the pandemic in the country. Sembcorp will provide one real-time …
UOB Gears Up Green Financing With U-Drive, An Integrated Value Chain Solution For The Electric Vehicle Ecosystem
UOB has launched U-Drive, an integrated green financing solution for the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in Singapore. The solution connects the EV value chain – from automotive brand owners, car dealers and charging point operators to end-users – seamlessly, helping to drive the adoption of green transportation as Singapore gears up for its transition to …
Changi Airport’s Health Safety Standards Receive International Recognition With Successful Renewal Of ACI Health Accreditation
Singapore Changi Airport has successfully renewed its accreditation under the Airports Council International’s (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation Programme, demonstrating that the health measures in place at the airport are aligned with industry best practices. ACI introduced the Airport Health Accreditation Programme in mid-2020 to enable airports across the world to demonstrate that they have established …
ST Engineering’s IoT Solution To Monitor Performance Of Lifts In Singapore
ST Engineering today announced that its non-intrusive AGIL Smart Lift Monitoring solution will be progressively installed on lifts in Singapore starting this year, in one of the largest scale deployments of a smart lift monitoring solution to date. The solution enables 24/7 remote lift status monitoring and diagnostics, providing centralised, real-time visibility of lift operations …