https://www.scmp.com/rss/501479/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Autoantibodies are critical for the early diagnosis and improved treatment of chronic diseases and could someday generate therapeutic biomolecules for multiple diseases. While representing excellent biomarkers for stratifying patients into responders, non-responders and those exhibiting immune-related adverse events, autoantibodies also inform strategic decision-making towards raising drug development success rates, efficacy and safety. Headquartered in Singapore, Sengenics is fast realising the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020949?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020949?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Aug 2019 02:45:16 +0000 Knowing how tough it is to support industries that constantly integrate dynamic and advanced technologies, Ascentia Consulting anchored its services in top talent and expertise to elevate businesses in Asia. Founded by professionals with years of data management training and seasoned with investment know-how, Ascentia Consulting is primed to expand in the next three to four years as it prepares to list on the Singapore Exchange. Led by some of the region’s finest information technology (IT) and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020946?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020946?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Aug 2019 02:30:12 +0000 Renowned worldwide for its Japanese quality and know-how, Fujitsu is stepping up the game by developing premium services around its information and communications technologies (ICT). Such is the focus of the group’s co-creation initiatives in Singapore aimed at helping clients become leading players in Asia. “We aspire to be the preferred premium ICT service partner. Beyond being a global system integrator, we transform our technologies into innovative solutions with the help of clients. This is... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020943?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020943?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Aug 2019 02:15:05 +0000 To keep pace with the evolution that takes place in the lifespan of a technology, a business has to be strong enough to embrace change and transformation. Being strong means having the capacity to foresee what lies ahead, and think of what can be offered before the needs arise. This is what technology company Konica Minolta has been doing since its establishment in 1873. It withdrew from its photo and camera business in 2007, but never stopped developing innovative products to serve its... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020941?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020941?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Aug 2019 02:00:31 +0000 When it comes to education, Singapore has been at the top of international leagues’ tables, and premier private school Nanyang Institute of Management (NIM) upholds this reputation through its top-notch curriculum and degrees. The forward-looking institution offers programmes that cater to changing environments and address the needs of the future. Through extensive partnerships with leading companies and international universities, NIM opens up opportunities for students to succeed in school and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020940?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020940?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Aug 2019 01:45:26 +0000 For Lo Kien Foh, smart mobility requires simply more than key technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. The president and CEO of mobility services specialist Continental Automotive Singapore believes being future-ready requires a holistic approach driven by continuous learning, innovation and inclusive participation of employees and partners. “We want to break the cycle and pique the mind of every individual,” Lo says. “We wish to achieve complete synergy from all the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020939?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020939?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Aug 2019 01:30:13 +0000 Every business aims to carry the public responsibility of keeping the environment and its natural resources pollution-free. Therefore, choosing efficient systems to purify and conserve the environment is fundamental. WaterTech specialises in environmental engineering, working with clients in various industries – from shipping to industrial, food and beverage to aeronautics – producing highly effective integrated systems for water, waste water, temperature and energy management. In 2004, two... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020937?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020937?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Aug 2019 01:15:41 +0000 One of the oldest and largest specialist reinforcing steel fabricators in the world, BRC Asia designs and manufactures a full range of prefabricated reinforcing steel products. From cut and bend rebars and meshes to columns, beams and walls, the company’s products are tailored to assist builders in constructing faster, more safely and with consistent quality. “Specially engineered to client specifications, our prefabricated steel solutions enable builders to raise productivity and save on time... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020935?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020935?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Aug 2019 01:15:34 +0000 The World Health Organization lists cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) as the leading cause of death globally, taking as much as 17.9 million lives annually. While there are solutions and protocols in place to treat CVDs, the numbers suggest that there is room for improvement. This is exactly what QT Vascular is committed to doing – ceaselessly working towards saving lives and providing a better quality of life for patients around the world. QT Vascular is a product of an east-and-west merger... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020932/qt?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020932/qt?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Aug 2019 01:00:12 +0000 With a history of less than two decades, real estate investment trusts (reits) are relatively a recent phenomenon in Asia, but the sector is growing by leaps and bounds to pull alongside the more developed markets of Australia and the United States. Rife with opportunities, Singapore has emerged as the largest reit market in Asia, excluding Japan, and the sixth-largest globally with a market capitalisation of US$53 billion, notwithstanding that the first Singapore reit (S-reit) was only launched... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020925?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020925?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Aug 2019 01:00:10 +0000 Obtaining lasting financial security and success is the result of choosing perceptive investments – or selecting an elite financial advisory service to do the job. Raising the bar as one of Singapore’s largest independently owned financial advisory firms, IPP Financial Advisers (IPPFA) sets golden standards through its four models: accumulating, managing, protecting and distributing wealth. With more than 35 years of experience in the industry, IPPFA is a licensed financial adviser owned by IPP... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020934?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020934?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:45:16 +0000 Nimble and strategic, home-grown Singaporean engineering company Acesian Partners adopts a bold direction as it serves industry leaders in the semiconductor, chemical and biotechnology sectors with its wealth of knowledge and experience in duct fabrication. It also offers audio-visual and information communication technology (AV/ICT) system integration services to clients in the corporate, commercial building, educational and medical fields. Building a culture of excellence with staff and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020930?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020930?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:30:04 +0000 The National Day celebration at the Padang this year marks the 54th year of independence for Singapore and 200 years since Stamford Raffles landed. Over this time, Singapore has seen rapid economic growth and become a leader in global commerce. It has also been referred to as an urban feng shui masterpiece and is consistently ranked as one of the top nations in the world for ease of doing business, according to the World Bank Group. However, what was true for commerce in 1819 similarly applies... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020928?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020928?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:15:07 +0000 From pioneering the card access system that made cashless car parks possible to designing energy management controls to monitor equipment performance in buildings, Quantum Automation has helped companies improve operational efficiency since 1979. Today, the Singaporean expert in seamless, user-friendly and cost-efficient building management and access control systems continues to innovate intelligent system integration solutions that lead in market trends. With newly strengthened research and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020971?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020971?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Aug 2019 02:15:08 +0000 While medical technology beholds daily discoveries, few of them are considered as compelling a breakthrough as bioabsorbable metal implants. Single-handedly revolutionising and championing a new market of approved metallic transformable implants, Syntellix Asia offers orthopaedic, trauma, and in the near future, neurosurgery and dental patients a faster, more cost-effective and safer recovery process through its bioabsorbable metallic magnesium implant product, MAGNEZIX. Established in 2008 in... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020959?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020959?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Aug 2019 02:15:05 +0000 Focused on ship chartering, ship agency and ship supply services that add value to clients, Pacmar Shipping with its head office in Singapore is scaling up operations elsewhere in Asia and in Europe including Turkey. “We have started ship agency and chartering services so that our clients in the Far East can take advantage of our positions and expertise,” says Captain Sitki Kok, managing director. The move reinforces Pacmar’s capabilities to bridge different continents for global clients. Its... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020968?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020968?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Aug 2019 02:00:11 +0000 Embodying Asia’s economic profile of being young, dynamic and innovative, Singapore-based Universal Filtration Solutions Asia proves strategy and innovation can propel a young company to gain market competence on the global stage. Founded in 2008 as a trading company, Universal Filtration managed to establish its own manufacturing system only two years after inception. Today, its Shanghai manufacturing hub supplies a complete range of filtration systems to the world’s largest companies including... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020958?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020958?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Aug 2019 02:00:09 +0000 After proving its competitive strength by providing drainage solutions for more than 70 airports and multiple landmarks worldwide, Fast Flow is taking the industry to new heights as it responds to the world’s need for drainage solutions in high-rise buildings. Established in 1996, Fast Flow proved its market edge through the installation of drainage solutions in some of the world’s most distinct structures such as the Changi Airport, Esplanade and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, and the Bird’s... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020967?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020967?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Aug 2019 01:45:13 +0000 Intraco was founded by the Singapore government in 1968 and had just commemorated its golden jubilee year. Established alongside DBS Bank and Jurong Town Corp, Intraco was considered by then Singapore finance minister Goh Keng Swee as “the most complex, difficult and challenging undertaking among the three institutions.” Despite challenges, Intraco successfully laid the foundation to support Singapore’s early industrialisation process, paving the way for a newly independent country to plug into... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020957?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020957?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Aug 2019 01:45:10 +0000 Smaller than a fingernail with electronic parts that are thinner than the width of a human hair, increasingly complex microchips are manufactured using highly advanced nanoengineering technologies. This is an expertise that has helped Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment International (AMEC) win the support of major semiconductor manufacturers and hi-tech industry leaders in Asia and Europe. Since 2004, AMEC has become a leading supplier of micro-fabrication equipment with the agility to meet... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020965?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020965?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Aug 2019 01:30:24 +0000 Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful miracles in a woman’s life. However, this life-changing experience brings biological and emotional changes that can overwhelm mothers-to-be. Spring Maternity aims to dress pregnant and breastfeeding mothers worldwide, bringing out their beauty and confidence through functional and aesthetically designed clothing that can be worn during and beyond pregnancy. Under the Spring Maternity brand, the company offers the ultimate in style and comfort with executive... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020956?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020956?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Aug 2019 01:30:21 +0000 Commodities traders in Asia-Pacific have found a reliable partner for their warehousing and logistics needs in Access World Logistics (Singapore), allowing their products to reach various international markets without any hitch and thus propelling their global prospects. Long renowned in the metals business, Access World earnestly pursued its diversification strategy over the past few years and emerged as one of the leading storage and handling services providers in the agricultural commodity... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020964?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020964?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Aug 2019 01:15:09 +0000 By supplying the majority of vehicle component requirements for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, marine and other applications, ZF Asia Pacific delivers the future of mobility and superior after-sales service all under one roof. This business model allows the company to ensure clients’ convenience, quality and value for money from its product and service offerings, which range from drivelines and chassis to airbags and sensors. “If you have one company that is responsible for majority of the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020952/zf?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020952/zf?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Aug 2019 01:15:07 +0000 Founded on the credo of “Contributing to society through health care”, Terumo Asia Holdings is determined to help evolve the heath care systems of Southeast Asia and the region’s other emerging economies towards preventing disease, disability and death. While this is a tall order given existing institutional and financial gaps in its markets, Terumo Asia is undaunted with its strong appetite to bring value-based care to Asia. As one of the world’s leaders for innovative medical technologies and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020961?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020961?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Aug 2019 01:00:12 +0000 Serving one patient every minute is a remarkable achievement, but critical care catheter systems developer Biosensors Interventional Technologies seeks to accelerate this further in the next two years by aiming to serve a patient every 20 seconds. Touching patients’ lives and helping surgeons and hospitals improve vitality worldwide, Biosensors offers breakthrough medical devices, stent technologies and robust clinical data that push the boundaries of innovation. “We foster global health care... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020951?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020951?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Aug 2019 01:00:09 +0000 Quality often sets one company apart from the competition, but in health care, it spells the difference between life and death. Understanding the critical nature of the medical field, BIOTRONIK Asia Pacific Manufacturing banks on its 55-year heritage of German quality and workmanship to continuously develop cardiac rhythm management and vascular intervention solutions that improve patients’ lives. BIOTRONIK showcases its technological leadership as one of the few companies worldwide with a... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020990?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020990?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Aug 2019 02:15:07 +0000 Winston Ong started Winston Engineering in a small office in 1977 with his two sons and two employees. Today, the Singapore-based pumping technology expert has offices in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand. Offering original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and global brands the whole value chain from manufacturing and testing to distribution and training, the company aims to further revitalise the industry by growing its own labels of smart pumping solutions. “We... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020989?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020989?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Aug 2019 02:00:10 +0000 In the highly competitive consumer electronic market, Nushi has grown from strength to strength in the past 30 years to become one of the most established household brands in Singapore and Asia. Key to Nushi’s competitive advantage is finding its niche market on which to lay a strong foundation for growth. Nushi also leverages the expertise of its parent company – Steven Corp, which was established in 1975 and is one of the pioneers of the city-state’s consumer electronics industry. “It is our... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020988?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020988?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Aug 2019 01:45:14 +0000 By 2050, Asean may easily be the fourth-largest economy in the world with trade that is projected to reach US$10 trillion. This is welcome news to the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). For years, the EDB, a government agency under the Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry, has been instrumental in cementing the country’s role as Southeast Asia’s trading and investment gateway. As more emerging markets trail mature economies Japan and South Korea, advancements in technology,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021439?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021439?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Aug 2019 01:30:06 +0000 It takes a special type and quality of paint to achieve the aesthetic tableau of the Marina Bay Sands and the property developments of CapitaLand in Singapore, the robust protective finish of the People’s Committee Building in Vietnam and the vivid colours of Legoland in Malaysia. Uncompromising in value and reliability, paint maker Seamaster Paint has been coating renowned landmarks, government buildings, industrial complexes and commercial structures worldwide for 60 years. Starting as a small... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020980?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020980?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Aug 2019 01:15:10 +0000 Stepping inside a Sekisui House residential project or walking around one of its mixed-use community developments is like entering a world of ease and balance. In this world, faster is not better. As a proponent of the slow living lifestyle, Sekisui House offers properties that inspire people to structure activities around meaning, purpose and fulfilment rather than multitasking and fast-paced living. More than building houses, Sekisui House creates relaxing homes and communities that become... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020975?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3020975?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Aug 2019 01:00:10 +0000 While trading is Equentia Natural Resources’ (ENR) calling, the agile merchant of thermal coal is a service provider at heart. Working alongside top coal suppliers in Indonesia and sales partners in the region, ENR ensures hassle-free coal deliveries worldwide. Strategically located in Singapore, ENR honours commitments by rigorously providing timely, professional and high-quality coal products and services in volumes that can easily be adjusted to customers’ needs. The company serves the top 10... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021122?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021122?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Aug 2019 02:45:11 +0000 True to the entrepreneurial spirit that led him to successfully establish one of Asia’s largest electronic distribution networks, Dr Derek Goh finds limitless opportunities with the integration of artificial intelligence and the internet of things. “We’re looking at 5G down the line where everything happens in a split second. When we talk about 5G or 6G, it’s all about connectivity and there are so many things to connect. Anything you can imagine, it can come up because these technologies are... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021121?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021121?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Aug 2019 02:30:14 +0000 Counting patients and beneficiaries in the millions as it approaches its 30th anniversary, the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) has exceeded expectations of restoring vision to hundreds of thousands in Asia. It has become a global leader in specialised ophthalmological services, thrusting Singapore to international prominence in ophthalmology and helping carve out the nation’s fourth economic pillar in biomedical sciences. “We provide what we hope is the best-in-class eye care for children... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021120?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021120?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Aug 2019 02:15:07 +0000 Integrated device manufacturers spanning diverse industries will reap the benefits of breakthrough packaging technologies that enable miniaturisation and production efficiencies, thanks to hefty investments made by Kulicke & Soffa (K&S). Renowned in the semiconductor industry for cutting-edge wire bonders, K&S has expanded through strategic acquisitions and research and development (R&D) intensity through the years. Today, its end-to-end solutions range from thermo-compression bonding to... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021118?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021118?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Aug 2019 02:00:10 +0000 With the successful synergy of its public and private sectors, Singapore is considered among those with the best and most efficient health care systems in the world. In 2000, it was ranked the 6th best globally by the World Health Organisation. In more recent years, Singapore has consistently stayed at the top of the rankings regionally and globally and is considered as an important medical hub in Asia. As of this year, there are 27 hospitals across Singapore and more than 5,000 medical and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021117?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021117?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Aug 2019 01:45:29 +0000 Children of expatriates often travel from one country to another with their parents before settling down as adults in their country of choice. Transferring schools is as much a part of their lives as learning a different language with every move. In Singapore, Overseas Family School (OFS) eases the transition for children aged two to 18 years old through an open entry policy that allows admission at any K-12 level without pre-entry tests. Students are encouraged to flourish at their own pace in... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021114?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021114?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Aug 2019 01:30:14 +0000 Accounting for 60 per cent of a multitrillion-dollar global industry, Asia has a market-leading advantage in the chemicals sector with strong growth expected over the next two decades. In Singapore, one of the world’s 10 leading exporters of chemicals, leading local distributor and veteran player Unilite Chemicals continues to prove its mettle and stability in an industry subjected to fluctuating market trends. Celebrating its 41st anniversary this year, Unilite is undergoing its latest phase of... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021113?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021113?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Aug 2019 01:15:08 +0000 Founded on the innovative spirit that inspired the world’s first successful artificial heart valve in 1958, Edwards Lifesciences continues to develop breakthrough medical technologies to help patients with structural heart diseases and the critically ill. Driven by its passion to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives, Edwards is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for cardiovascular diseases, critical care and surgical monitoring, and collaborates with the world’s... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021112?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021112?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Aug 2019 01:00:10 +0000 A healthy and varied diet is essential for people who aspire a high level of well-being. Animal proteins are an important source of nutrients, however, consumption is still low in many key Asian economies. As one of the major industrialised agri-food companies in Asia, Japfa provides consumers access to high-quality, affordable and sustainable protein staples such as poultry, beef, pork and aquaculture including dairy products under the Greenfields brand. “China, India, Myanmar, Indonesia and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021111?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021111?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Aug 2019 02:30:11 +0000 A myriad of memorable experiences come with the joy of eating – whether it’s tasting something new for the first time and loving it, seeking out an area’s local fare or speciality, or simply savouring a home-cooked meal after a long day at work. As consumers go through mouth-watering food and beverage (F&B) journeys, Yeo Hiap Seng (YHS) continues to develop its Yeo’s brand of sauces, condiments, canned food, instant noodles and refreshing drinks to delight and meet evolving tastes and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021109?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021109?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Aug 2019 02:15:04 +0000 In this day and age when people are more health-conscious and aware of what they ingest, alternative medicine and holistic health practices remain as viable choices to remedy minor ailments. Many companies cater to the steady demand for non-traditional therapies, but it can be challenging to determine which product can deliver actual results. For 91 years, a multifunctional medicated oil produced by one of Singapore’s oldest brands, Leung Kai Fook Medical (LKF Medical), has been a staple in many... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021108?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021108?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Aug 2019 02:00:08 +0000 From a sleepy fishing village to a free port some 200 years ago, Singapore now ranks as one of the top trading and financial centres of the global economy. This year, Singapore marks a milestone in its rich and storied history – the bicentennial anniversary of Sir Stamford Raffles’ landing on its shores in 1819 and the establishment of a trading post. The events of 1819 set Singapore towards an economic, social and physical transformation, which continues today as the city state forges a path to... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021088?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021088?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Aug 2019 02:00:06 +0000 When Squire Mech designed the mechanical and electrical (M&E) services for Republic Plaza in the early 1990s, the intelligent building at Raffles Place was so advanced it won an award for sustainability when Singapore’s green building scheme was introduced in 2005. Such ability to forecast market trends and collaborate seamlessly with industry players has driven the success of the M&E engineering specialist in Singapore and in the region for four decades. Today, Squire Mech continues to design... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021105?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021105?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Aug 2019 01:45:08 +0000 A timeless quality permeates Jewel Changi Airport, now one of the world’s must-see destinations in Singapore where nature meets retail in a veritable display of multidisciplinary proficiency. Standing in front of the HSBC Rain Vortex, observing the robust structural steel system that holds together the precisely engineered dome-shaped roof, leaves one with a feeling of amazement mingled with hope for the future. The monumental icon depicts the prowess of Singapore, the island-nation that made... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021102?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021102?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Aug 2019 01:30:12 +0000 Newly listed SLB Development is the latest player on the Singapore block of top-notch residential, industrial and mixed-use property developers. Primed to further grow in Singapore, China and in other markets within Asia-Pacific, SLB Development prudently seeks real estate opportunities as it diversifies into hospitality developments. It continues to invest in sites located in vibrant and accessible areas with suitable amenities as it adjusts its acquisition strategies to cater to emerging... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021093?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-report-august-2019/article/3021093?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Aug 2019 01:15:06 +0000