https://www.scmp.com/rss/324923/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Just as the other senses help connect people to their environment, the sense of hearing is crucial in creating and defining experiences. However, conditions such as hearing impairment can get in the way of people making the most out of life. Danish hearing care specialist Oticon understands this and has dedicated itself to building solutions that fit different lifestyles, empowering people to hear more... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105721/oticon-empowers-wearers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105721/oticon-empowers-wearers?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:17:25 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com As the company’s new CEO, Scott Smith – who took office in July last year – brings to the helm more than 30 years of solid industry experience. He has served various roles in global sales and marketing, international business operations, e-commerce, supply chain management and logistics services. Smith has assumed leadership positions in Fortune 500 technology companies, which include a Canadian... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105712/leadership-directs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105712/leadership-directs?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:17:24 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Dialling up its focus on Asia’s lower middle-market companies has propelled Novo Tellus Capital Partners in the private equity scene since its founding in 2010. The Singapore-based private equity firm is actively pursuing management buyout and growth capital investments in niche companies with differentiated products and channels catering to a global customer base. Novo Tellus is centred on making... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105722/novo-tellus-capital?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105722/novo-tellus-capital?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:17:24 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com From surgical devices and hearing aids to power window components and vehicle bumper sensors, global manufacturers from the medical, vehicle, industrial and consumer sectors have lined up to experience Beyonics’ new take on business -- complete contract manufacturing under one roof. “Our company has undergone a significant transformation after we acquired global plastics manufacturing expert Chosen... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105710/beyonics-excites-clients?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105710/beyonics-excites-clients?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:17:24 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The evolution of electronics opens endless opportunities for manufacturers while simultaneously presenting growing challenges in terms of operational cost, production volume and stricter testing. More electronic products and applications are being developed amid the rise of the Internet of Things, wearable technology, autonomous driving, augmented reality and big data. Consequently, testing... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105696/aem-sees-strong-growth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105696/aem-sees-strong-growth?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:17:23 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com SCOTIA Real Estate Group found out soon enough that combining an out-of-the-box mindset with top-notch technology can be highly rewarding. Only four years since its inception, the company that came out of a joint venture between SLP and Scotia Properties has managed to become one of Singapore’s top 10 real estate agencies. Besides a nimble corporate structure that easily adapts to market changes,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105715/scotia-real-estate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105715/scotia-real-estate?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:17:23 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The year 1958 was truly an exciting time for heart valve patients worldwide. At the age of 60, retired engineer Miles “Lowell” Edwards and Dr Albert Starr, a young surgeon from the University of Oregon Medical School, began their partnership to solve an unmet clinical need. Together, they transformed the practice of medicine when the world’s first artificial heart valve was successfully implanted into... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105714/edwards-lifesciences?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105714/edwards-lifesciences?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:17:23 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Industry 4.0 is dominating the discussion of the future like no other topic. For DMG MORI, Industry 4.0 means supporting customers with software in every step of the process alongside production and supply chain management. Guiding the path towards consistent digitalisation, DMG MORI developed CELOS, an intelligent application-based control and operator system. The company also offers a variety of... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105697/dmg-mori-paves-way?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105697/dmg-mori-paves-way?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:17:22 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Asia’s shifting demographics, rapid urbanisation and changing environmental and lifestyle factors contribute to the region’s rising demand for vision care. It is estimated that around 80 to 90 per cent of the young adult population in Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore and Japan are affected by myopia, or near sightedness. Studies also predict that nearly half of the world’s population will be... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105699/coopervision-brings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105699/coopervision-brings?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:17:22 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Changi Airport has been recognised time and time again as one of the world’s best airports, thanks to its top-notch service and amenities. Being among the best in its industry, Changi works only with the best service providers to cultivate a memorable experience for flyers. That is why working with Select Group – the company behind Straits Food Village, winner of last year’s Airport Food Court of the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105700/select-ensures?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105700/select-ensures?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:17:21 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com In a world where consumers’ tastes are fickle and attention spans short, F&B distributions company Provenance Distributions takes the traditional business model a step further by providing marketing know-how on top of careful product selection, seamless supply chain management and an extensive distribution network. The company based in Hong Kong and Singapore prides itself on goods that are high... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105701/fb-distributor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105701/fb-distributor?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:17:21 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Singapore is on its way to becoming one of the most innovative, research-intensive and entrepreneurial economies – not only in Asia, but in the world. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced last year that through Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2020, Singapore is set to allocate more than S$19 billion (HK$104 billion) through 2020 in developing the country to become innovation-driven,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105709/beyonics-engineers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105709/beyonics-engineers?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:17:21 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com A world of serenity and easy accessibility awaits owners of TEE Land developments. Known for its cosy and livable units that sit on prime spots across the Asia-Pacific region, TEE Land combines excellent locations with history and a hip cultural vibe to create spaces that build lives and harmonise societies, businesses and people. The boutique developer unravels residential and mixed developments such... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105737/lifestyle-choices?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105737/lifestyle-choices?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:17:20 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Although technology has undoubtedly made businesses operate more efficiently, it can at times be overwhelming and challenging. In the era of digitalisation, Eastport Maritime stands out when it comes to balancing technology with insightful human touch to deliver personalised shipbroking and consultancy services to its clientele. “Our strength lies in our human capital. Technology develops rapidly and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105738/eastport-maritime?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105738/eastport-maritime?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:17:20 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com For multinational companies seeking to enter Asia-Pacific’s culturally diverse markets, young and dynamic audit and advisory practice Mazars is an ideal partner of choice. With a worldwide presence across 79 countries, multilingual customer support and a client portfolio of more than 450 listed companies, the top-ranked professional services leader is strengthening Asia’s globalisation through its... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105693/firms-entering-asia-can?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105693/firms-entering-asia-can?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:17:19 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com One Singaporean technology company’s response to Asia’s rising health care costs is disrupting the health and benefits industry – winning for itself industry awards, the support of the Singaporean government and Fortune 500 clients. Launched in 2014, CXA is already valued at US$100 million. Its recent series B funding was led by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and the investment arm of Singapore’s... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105692/cxas-disruptive-tech?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105692/cxas-disruptive-tech?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:15:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Driven by rising consumer expenditures and disposable income levels, Asia-Pacific has become the largest e-commerce market in the world, with a total online revenue of approximately US$861 billion last year. One visionary company committed to helping online merchants harness the potentials of e-commerce is Red Dot Payment (RDP) – a one-stop business payment solutions provider delivering... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105691/red-dot-payment-carves?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105691/red-dot-payment-carves?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Aug 2017 01:15:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Even after 120 years since founding BD in New Jersey, Maxwell Becton and Fairleigh Dickinson’s genuine concern for patients lives on. With more than 50,000 associates in more than 50 countries today, the global medical technology company has developed perhaps the world’s most efficient and reliable medical devices for drug administration, diagnostics and life sciences research. “We have collectively... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105735/bd-holds-true-legacy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105735/bd-holds-true-legacy?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:00:30 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Known for its flexible automation systems and robotics integration solutions used in assembly and packaging operations worldwide, Skymech Automation & Engineering has become synonymous with quality automation engineering in Singapore. With a track record spanning almost three decades, the automation company has become one of Asia’s most trusted providers of tailor-made machines and customised design... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105779/skymechs-tailor-made?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105779/skymechs-tailor-made?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:00:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com At least three out of 10 jobs will be obsolete within the next 20 years. More will follow suit as technologies such as automation and robotics increasingly find their way from hi-tech laboratories and factory floors to operating tables, homes and everyday lives. Key to staying relevant in the perpetually evolving market is a matching desire to learn limitlessly. For Cognita schools worldwide, this... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105689/cognita-pioneers-quality?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105689/cognita-pioneers-quality?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:00:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com There is a way out of every global nightmare – including chronic traffic congestion. This is the work goal of technology company Continental Automotive, one of the leading companies in research and development (R&D) in automated driving. “We are creating a whole transport ecosystem that is moving towards the age of automated connected driving,” says Lo Kien Foh, managing director of Continental... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105719/continental-automotive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105719/continental-automotive?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:36 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The growth of the coal industry may have been sluggish over the past few years because of falling demand – but for Indonesian coal miner Geo Energy Group, last year was a milestone year, kindling the fires of a promising future. Under an offtake deal signed in December last year, Geo Energy will supply approximately 8 million tonnes of coal from its newly operational Sungai Danau Jaya mine to Engelhart... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105720/fresh-acquisition-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105720/fresh-acquisition-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:36 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Towering over Guangdong’s main business hub at 111 storeys, the Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre is among China’s modern architectural marvels. But even more amazing is one of the building’s elevators, reputed to be one of the fastest in the world, which operates at 72 km/h with speed recorded 75.6km/h in speed tests. Behind the skyscraper’s famous lift is Hitachi, the leading Japanese innovator in... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105717/hitachis-elevators-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105717/hitachis-elevators-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:35 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com At the heart of every automobile, modern appliance and personal device such as a smart phone or computer lies a microcosm of electronic components. Changes and improvements in lifestyles have spurred the demand for these integral parts which can be found in nearly all technological advancements, and the pursuit for better performing products is driving breakthroughs within Superworld Electronics. The... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105718/passion-pride-and-speed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105718/passion-pride-and-speed?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:35 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The global maritime industry is on a rough journey. The prevailing winds of change are against many shipping companies, but a bright spot remains and serves as an eager guidepost to a struggling market. COSCO Shipping (South East Asia), the regional holding company of COSCO Shipping Group, is pressing on to study new development strategies while augmenting its network to attract new business. The... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105716/cosco-growth-initiatives?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105716/cosco-growth-initiatives?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:35 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Rare are success stories that begin with a single man and a few boxes. For Aeris Dynamics, these were enough to send it off on a journey to become Singapore’s premier cold chain packaging and logistics expert. Since its humble beginnings 16 years ago, the company has become the leading provider of temperature-controlled shipping packages for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other health care products... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105723/aeris-dynamics-cold?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105723/aeris-dynamics-cold?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:34 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Foresight and diversity have always encompassed GSS Energy’s business strategies. Comprising two business divisions, the company has anticipated the needs of oil and gas majors and original equipment manufacturers while its dual-pronged approach has been instrumental in managing challenging times. As a result, GSS Energy can efficiently serve the latest demands of leading players in the oil and gas and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105725/twin-business-model?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105725/twin-business-model?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:34 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com A cut above more experienced financial service providers in Singapore, Manulife Financial Advisers (Manulife FA) has grown its pool of consultants from 200 to more than 600 in just two years. Known for its quality advice and superior professional services, Manulife FA, together with trusted partners such as Manulife, Aviva, Tokio Marine, Swiss Life, China Life and NTUC Income, is enjoying rapid growth... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105726/manulife-financial?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105726/manulife-financial?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:34 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Asia has emerged as the fastest growth market for Cannon – the world-leading specialist in polyurethane and reactive polymer technologies and equipment. A diversified group with an expansive global footprint, Cannon has adopted a localised management approach to establish a trusted legacy across geographically vast and culturally diverse Asia. Propelled by its operations in China, Cannon has achieved... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105734/cannon-sustains?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105734/cannon-sustains?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:33 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com A dominant player in eastern Europe’s coffee mix segment, Singapore Exchange-listed Food Empire Holdings – a global branding and manufacturing company specialising in food and beverage (F&B) products – sets its sights on new growth markets, particularly in China, Indochina and Southeast Asia. Food Empire registered a total revenue of US$242.2 million last year. Through its flagship 3-in-1 coffee brand... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105732/food-empire-expands?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105732/food-empire-expands?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:32 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com To strengthen its competitive position in the flourishing Asia-Pacific market, Germany-based electrical heat tracing (EHT) specialist eltherm established a dedicated presence in the region in 2010 with the opening of eltherm Asia-Pacific in Singapore, followed by the launching of Chinese subsidiary eltherm (Shanghai) in 2012. Through these local units, eltherm is solidifying relationships with... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105728/asia-pacific-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105728/asia-pacific-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:31 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Eugene Goh values genuine customer service more than corporate profits. Sure enough, this same philosophy has driven JM Vistec System’s financial success to become Asia-Pacific’s leading distributor of complete machine or robotic vision solutions. “Integrity is the most important part of business,” says Goh, managing director of JM Vistec. “This philosophy drives us to always provide clients the right... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105729/jm-vistec-enriches?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105729/jm-vistec-enriches?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:31 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Cultivating long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships that support client growth and success has been the cornerstone of SCOR’s journey across more than 30 years of operation in the Asia-Pacific life reinsurance market. SCOR is a leading global reinsurer dedicated to providing transformative ideas, insights and knowledge from around the world to propel the industry forward. “We’re well positioned to... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105731/scor-global-life?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105731/scor-global-life?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:31 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com As industries expand and the population continues to grow in Asia-Pacific, overall demand for water escalates, putting a strain on the region’s remaining resources. With rising water and wastewater challenges that are magnified by recent climate and weather changes, industry leaders and public authorities have found a strong, reputable partner with Veolia Water Technologies to help them develop... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105742/innovating-water-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105742/innovating-water-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:30 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Many elite athletes trust the INDIBA brand of physiotherapy devices to maintain their top performance. INDIBA Asia managing director Charles Chin says athletes such as 10-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal, five-time ITU Triathlon World champion Francisco Javier Gómez Noya, and players from renowned football club Barcelona, national teams and federations including China, are among those who use... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105727/indiba-treatment-enables?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105727/indiba-treatment-enables?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:30 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com In China, Budweiser’s distinct gan bei can is an imaginative product representing a deeply rooted drinking tradition. Named after the timeless Putonghua expression for “cheers” or “bottoms up”, the gan bei can features a full aperture end that allows the removal of the entire lid – transforming the can into a drinking cup that adds another dimension to the Budweiser consumer experience. Branded the 360... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105740/crown-fashions-creative?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105740/crown-fashions-creative?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:30 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com The world of small gadgets and portable electronic devices is expanding, thanks in part to Fuji Machine Asia. The advanced equipment builder makes producing miniaturised electronic circuit boards possible through surface mount technology applications. Gaining the trust of Asia’s leading electronic manufacturing services, Fuji Machine enjoys a 30 per cent market share in the region as it produces... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105758/japanese-innovative?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105758/japanese-innovative?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:29 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Leveraging the top-notch plating technologies of its mother company from Japan, Singapore Epson Industrial (SEP) Plating Division has been for many years the partner of choice of the most demanding manufacturers from Europe and Asia-Pacific. This time, Southeast Asian manufacturers are bound to discover the same level of efficiency, reliability and competitiveness in plating technology as SEP started... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105736/epson-division?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105736/epson-division?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:29 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Finding new applications every day, adhesives function far beyond holding things together; they are helping shape stronger, sturdier and more innovative industries. “Whether it is enhancing leak-free baby diapers or making construction materials more durable and water-resistant, evolving with the market’s needs means growing just as strong as the adhesives we produce,” says Francis Chan, CEO of AICA... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105757/aica-asia-pacific-holds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105757/aica-asia-pacific-holds?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:28 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Cancer incidence is rising at an alarming rate globally, with yearly new cancer cases forecast to skyrocket to 21.6 million by 2030 due to population growth and ageing, according to the World Health Organisation. With cancer’s complex nature and its constant evolution over time and with each treatment, real-time monitoring of a patient’s cancer progression is critical in administering targeted... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105755/clearbridges-liquid?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105755/clearbridges-liquid?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:27 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Serving the Asia market for more than 20 years, Basler & Hofmann has been at the forefront of innovation in the area of construction technology (CT). The company provides a range of services under its CT department, including business development and strategic consulting for underground construction. Preserving its Swiss engineering heritage and upholding its long-term competitiveness, Basler &... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105756/basler-hofmann-bridges?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105756/basler-hofmann-bridges?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:27 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com As the largest source of demand for a wide range of commodities, China is a key growth driver in the commodities trade globally, especially in Asia-Pacific. Access World, a leading provider of specialised warehousing, logistics and trade finance-related services for the commodities industry, is primed to capture robust opportunities in the region. “We understand the market and our customers, enabling... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105743/access-world-expands?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105743/access-world-expands?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:26 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com With information technology (IT) spending in Southeast Asia expected to exceed US$60 billion by 2018 driven by key growth markets such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, Eternal Asia has earned its stripes as a leading name in IT distribution across the region. Headquartered in Singapore, the fully-fledged IT distribution company maintains a regional advantage with a 500-strong workforce... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105754/eternal-asia-key-it?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105754/eternal-asia-key-it?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:26 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Today’s concept of a sustainable lifestyle may be rooted to the ancient Japanese notion of satoyama. Portrayed as the border where mountains meet arable land, satoyama espouses the benign co-existence of humans and nature. Japanese people living in satoyama manage the forests and farmlands, and get their daily needs from surrounding resources. Embracing the Japanese heritage and philosophy of satoyama,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105764/sekisui-house-develops?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105764/sekisui-house-develops?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:25 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Singapore has built its global reputation for precision engineering on the success of home-grown companies such as ISDN Holdings. From a two-person outfit providing motorised solutions for automatic equipment, the company has expanded to 846 people serving more than 8,000 clients across China and Southeast Asia. ISDN leverages its strategic partnerships with leading global hardware and software... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105762/isdn-delivers-optimal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105762/isdn-delivers-optimal?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:25 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com For practice-oriented hotel education institute School D’ Hospitality (SDH Institute), internship is an integral part of the curriculum. In fact, all enrollees of SDH Institute’s short courses, bachelor’s degrees or postgraduate programmes gain work experience at the school’s hotel and resort partners even before they join the workforce. “Our students get the relevant skill sets required to make a... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105760/school-d-hospitalitys?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105760/school-d-hospitalitys?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:24 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com When solar energy engineer Frank Phuan and financial expert Lawrence Wu combined their complementary strengths, the partnership that became Sunseap Group revolutionised Singapore’s renewable energy market. With a total contracted capacity of more than 180 megawatt-peak (MWp), the group Phuan and Wu founded and lead as directors has become Singapore’s biggest and most sustainable renewable energy... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105761/sunseap-foresees?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105761/sunseap-foresees?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:24 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Reminiscent of colonial fire engines, the bright red, massive and shiny fire trucks manufactured by S. K. Rosenbauer are not just iconic in design, but can also perform tasks according to customers’ specifications. Present in Asia for more than 30 years, S. K. Rosenbauer considers Hong Kong – where it has delivered more than 250 trucks – as one of its prime markets in the region. “We understand Hong... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105778/s-k-rosenbauer-continues?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105778/s-k-rosenbauer-continues?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:23 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com There is zero margin for error when the requirement is zero-defect quality. For global leaders in semiconductor and automotive sensors – such as Texas Instruments, Infineon and Molex – this means relying on Rokko as a technology partner that delivers more than just defect-free products. “We deliver on our commitment to clients who entrust us with the integrity of their products,” says group managing... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105777/rokko-underscores-rd?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105777/rokko-underscores-rd?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:22 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports www.discoveryreports.com Combating major lifestyle diseases, such as heart diseases, diabetes, stroke and hypertension, is a serious commitment for Japan-based Terumo Corp, a leading global medical technology company. Driven by its vision, “Innovating at the Speed of Life”, the group develops advanced treatments for diseases and helps with early detection and prevention of various health conditions. “We contribute to society... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105776/terumo-rises-health-care?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/business/topics/singapore-national-day-2017/article/2105776/terumo-rises-health-care?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:54:21 +0000