Water-Energy Efficiencies: The Catalyst to Semiconductor Sustainability
–Eric Lai, Senior Regional Sales Director for Industry APAC Fuelled by the explosive growth of emerging markets like AI and electric vehicles, the semiconductor industry – which manufactures the essential materials that power these technologies – is poised to grow into a massive trillion-dollar industry by 2030[1]. At the very […]
Accuron Technologies & Hyundai CRADLE Co-Invest in Xnergy
Singapore-based Precision Engineering Group Incubates Contactless Charging Start-Up Accuron Technologies (Accuron), in partnership with Hyundai CRADLE—Hyundai Motor’s corporate venturing and open innovation business, is pleased to announce a strategic investment in Xnergy Autonomous Power Technologies (Xnergy), a Singapore-headquartered start-up developing contactless charging solutions for autonomous electrified mobility. This investment also […]
South Korean consortiums leading the realisation of industrial metaverse
Consortium achievements illustrate the capability of industrial metaverse in 3 industry whitepapers Technology is evolving to support modernisation and enable innovation in industry. South Korea’s National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) is supporting local technology development, eventually promoting the efforts and success to an international audience. Though often conflated with […]
Token 2049’s Spotlight: Asia Leads the Race for the First DeSci Unicorn
At the event “How to Pinpoint the First DeSci Unicorn?” held on September 17, 2024, in Singapore during Token 2049, renowned tech leaders and investors gathered to discuss the future of decentralized science (DeSci). Led by Dr. Tuan Cao, founder of LIFE AI; Matthew Immerso, Head of New Investments at […]
Is life getting better for China’s tech billionaires?
Wenting He, PhD candidate of International Relations, Australian National University. According to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Pony Ma, co-founder of Tencent Holdings, is once again China’s richest person, now with a net worth of more than A$65 billion, placing him 27th globally. Close behind him in the rankings are bottled […]
Beijing E-Town builds demonstration city for robot industry
As a pioneer in high-quality development for the new era, Beijing E-Town (BDA) is seizing the opportunity to lead the development of the embodied intelligent robot industry. The plan is to build a domestically leading and internationally first-class demonstration city for the embodied intelligent robot industry in two steps. “By […]
AI and Sustainability in Advanced Manufacturing to take Centre Stage at Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) 2024
Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP), will be held at Singapore EXPO from 14 -16 October 2024. Focusing on shaping the future with sustainable manufacturing, ITAP 2024 will spotlight the latest AI integration capabilities that enable diverse manufacturing sectors at various stages of technology adoption to foster business growth while contributing towards […]
Seven Companies Announce to Conduct Engineering Design Work for Japanese Advanced CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) Project
ITOCHU Corporation, Nippon Steel Corporation, Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., INPEX CORPORATION, Taisei Corporation, and ITOCHU Oil Exploration Co., Ltd. have been selected by the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (hereinafter “JOGMEC”) to conduct “Engineering Design Work for Japanese Advanced CCS Projects” (hereinafter “Work”), a public […]
Stephanie Ledwidge, Associate, Life Sciences, Linesight
From July issue, Women Going Places Women Going Places July 2024 by Media Hawkes Bay Limited – Issuu Top of mind trends in the life sciences sector, opportunities and challenges that businesses should be mindful of? The life sciences sector has been historically consolidated within designated parts of Asia-Pacific, but […]
Cisco and Rockwell to accelerate digital transformation in Asia Pacific industrial market
(left to right) Nicole Denil, vice president, Global Market Access, Rockwell Automation • Ruchika Jain, director, marketing and strategy – Asia Pacific, Rockwell Automation • Shovan Sengupta, regional vice president, market Access – Asia Pacific, Rockwell Automation • Scott Wooldridge, regional president – Asia Pacific, Rockwell Automation • Kartika Prihadi, […]
BLT unveils high-strength aluminum and Ti65 powders for additive manufacturing
In a significant advancement for the aerospace and industrial sectors, Bright Laser Technologies (BLT) has recently unveiled its latest innovations in metal powder tailored for additive manufacturing. Leveraging its extensive research and development capabilities, BLT is launching new high-strength aluminum for Selective Laser Melting (SLM) and BLT-Ti65 for Selective Laser […]
Zoomlion opens eighth service center in Thailand
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of advanced equipment, recently celebrated the grand opening of its eighth service center in Thailand, marking a significant step in the company’s strategy to strengthen its market presence and provide high-quality, efficient services to local customers. The grand opening […]
Leaders share issues facing businesses head of Singapore APEX Business Summit
Key themes addressed include the impetus for globalisation, how businesses can foster diversity and the importance of technology as a business driver. The Singapore Apex Business Summit (SABS®) today held a preview event in the build-up to the Summit which will take place between 23 and 25 July 2024 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore. The event brought together business leaders who shared their perspectives on pertinent challenges and opportunities facing businesses across the region. Hosted by Kok Ping Soon, Chief Executive OBicer, Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and Jason Ng, Managing Director, MP Singapore, key themes addressed included the pivotal role of technology, sustainability, and the role of trade partnerships in shaping the future of business in Singapore and globally. Further discussion focused on why engendering a corporate purpose is central to business competitiveness and how it can be embodied within organisations and through philanthropic practices. According to SBF’s National Business Survey 2023/2024, 9 in 10 businesses acknowledge the importance of business transformation but require support with digitalisation, internationalisation and sustainability challenges. The upcoming SABS® will equip business leaders and decision makers with the knowledge they need to tackle these challenges head on, while equipping attendees with actionable strategies that can be implemented to deliver positive impact in these key areas. Joining Mr Kok and Mr Ng at the media conference to share their insights on key topics were: • Tony Soh, Chief Executive OXicer, NVPC, shared insights on the linkages between corporate purpose and business competitiveness • Liew Nam Soon, EY Asean Regional Managing Partner; EY Singapore and Brunei Managing Partner, provided a sneak peek into the upcoming future economy conference • Pamela Chng, Founder, Bettr Group, shared her perspectives on demographic challenges and how businesses can foster diversity • Kelvin Tan, Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Finance […]