Dyson to invest US$1.1 billion in its new global hub Singapore

The vacuum cleaning giant on Friday opened its new global headquarters in a refurbished power station in the city state

Founder James Dyson credited the government’s support for making the project possible, adding he plans to hire more than 250 engineers and scientists

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Dyson’s new global headquarters at St. James Power Station in Singapore. Photo: Reuters

Published: 3:09pm, 25 Mar 2022

Dyson Ltd. opened its new global headquarters in Singapore on Friday and announced plans to invest S$1.5 billion (US$1.1 billion) in expanding its research and engineering capabilities in the city state.

The move is part of an expansive strategy announced in late 2020 to develop new technologies after the company reversed course on its initiative to create an electric car.

Dyson’s S$4.9 billion global investment plan spans machine learning, robotics and energy storage and puts the geographic focus on its operations in Singapore, the Philippines and the UK.

The closely held company, best known for its premium-priced cleaning and hygiene appliances, reiterated that it will add more than 250 engineers and scientists in Singapore. Its new home in the city state where founder James Dyson bought properties and set up a family office is housed in a former power station.

“We are honoured to be the custodians of this cathedral-like building,” Dyson said in the announcement, crediting the Singapore government’s support for making the project possible. Dyson’s own technology has been used in the restoration of the building, including air purifiers, lighting and acoustic engineering.