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Designed to raise confidence as kids return... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144653/mmi-brings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144653/mmi-brings?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:30:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Scaling up industrialised farming has been a 50-year journey for agri-food leader Japfa, which has successfully diversified from a poultry-focused, Indonesia-centric business into a vertically integrated producer of five proteins across five Asian markets, thus proving the potent combination of good genetics, good nutrition and good management in livestock breeding. Recognised for a strong farming... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144650/japfa-builds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144650/japfa-builds?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:00:14 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Early detection is critical in the fight against cancer as it can spell the difference between life and death. Medical intervention at the early stages yields a higher potential for cure than when cancer has spread to surrounding tissues and organs. Applying technological know-how to aid in reducing the cancer burden, Singaporean firm Endofotonics makes an impact with life-saving technologies for early... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144649/spectra-imdx?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144649/spectra-imdx?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Aug 2021 07:30:20 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Increasing affluence in Asia is fuelling a boom in medical aesthetics. For the sophisticated Asian consumers, certifiable safety, high quality and innovation are the very basics of a beauty regimen. Since its founding in 1995, home-grown Singaporean firm Neoasia has paved the way for American and European enterprises that can guarantee the science behind their medical technology into Asia. “We are the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144648/neoasia-pursues?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144648/neoasia-pursues?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Aug 2021 07:00:08 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Among scores of Japan’s delicious consumer brands, Suntory pops out as a household name. Bolstered by its Japanese roots, it has achieved success in the packaged goods industry that echoes beyond its home country, proving itself as a model company worldwide. Suntory Beverage and Food Asia (SBFA) appeals to the palates and preferences of Southeast Asia, showcasing its non-alcoholic beverage and health... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144647/supplements?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144647/supplements?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Aug 2021 06:30:12 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Inside every vehicle, device or electronic product, beyond what the eye can see, lies an intricate world of plastic and silicone components expertly formed and bonded to mark the confluence of rigour, precision and significance. Material engineering expert Memtech International understands this world well. For the past 20 years, the global components solutions provider has been devoting its time and... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144633/unfazed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144633/unfazed?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Aug 2021 06:00:14 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com From the beginning of time, humanity and nature have worked together to ensure a healthy, bountiful and sustainable life. Humans took the role of caretaker while nature delighted in bestowing the needed resources to survive. It is an ideal set-up, but one that is increasingly being tainted by abuse, excess and indifference today. This eroding balance between human activities and nature has resulted in... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144625/bio-x-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144625/bio-x-and?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:30:06 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Ever-evolving applied sciences bestow countless marvels to mankind. Producing state-of-the-art, one-stop solutions for bespoke equipment and software, aNexus self-sufficiently adapts to emerging technologies’ industry demands: from cryogenics to inkjets, and quantum microscopy to magnetics. With headquarters in Singapore, aNexus has garnered prestige as a technology disrupter, reaching global customers... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144623/anexus-picks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144623/anexus-picks?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:00:09 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Be it in cars, hearing aids, hard disks or heavy machineries, most forms of technology possess sophisticated components that operate behind the scenes. From simple connectors and sensor caps to highly complex, custom-fitted assembled products, each part is a vital cog in the wheel. Swiss Precision Industries (SPI) powers a plethora of electronics through its metal stamping, plastic injection moulding,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144622/swiss-precision?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144622/swiss-precision?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Aug 2021 04:30:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com The use of acrylics spans across different applications, constituting end products found in everyday items such as synthetic leathers, pigment prints, tapes, protective films, sticker labels and many more. Having created customised chemical speciality solutions for customers of all sizes in Europe for more than half a century, ICAP-SIRA takes on Asia’s burgeoning markets of woven and non-woven textiles,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144620/icap-sira?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144620/icap-sira?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Aug 2021 04:00:16 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Primech Holdings has taken the country’s green initiative to heart. Aligned with the Singapore Green Plan 2030, the tech-driven, facility-services specialist joins the nation in achieving net-zero emissions on all fronts. For more than 30 years, the home-grown company has set the gold standard for cleaning, landscaping, disinfection and other services. Under the reins of its new CEO Vernon Kwek, Primech... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144619/primech-holdings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144619/primech-holdings?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:00:12 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com It is a taxing period for health care systems all over the world. Since early this year, with little signs of letting up, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to beat frontliners, pummel businesses and dash the hopes of critically ill patients reuniting with loved ones. The world is in a sombre mood, but for leading medical technology company Terumo Asia Holdings, it is also a most gratifying juncture as it... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144618/terumo-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144618/terumo-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:30:17 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Born out of the intersection of financial deregulation and rising internet penetration at the turn of the century, SBI Group brought into Japan the American online financial business model. It also created a conglomerate of online financial service companies covering online securities, digital banking, insurance and remittance, among other verticals. As one of Japan’s largest independent venture... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144616/sbi-ven-capital?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144616/sbi-ven-capital?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:00:20 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Success is found in the sum of details the same way a machine runs well at the behest of its components. As appliances rely on their parts to make functioning feasible, these components demand accuracy and dependability. Hong Kong-based Mansfield Manufacturing (MSF), a wholly owned member of Singaporean company InnoTek, is a precision metal components manufacturer that delivers top-quality precision metal... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144615/innoteks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144615/innoteks?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:30:17 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com As the core bank of the fifth-largest banking group in Japan with about US$562 billion in total assets, the Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (SuMi TRUST Bank) provides invaluable support to companies and economies worldwide. In the Southeast Asia and Oceania region, the bank has delegated this task to its Singapore branch, which acts as the bank’s gatekeeper supporting its clients from Japan and the region. As... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144614/sumitomo-mitsui?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144614/sumitomo-mitsui?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:00:20 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com HollySys (Asia Pacific) is synonymous to proven automation systems in China. For industries ranging from railways to health care and nuclear power, the company has been developing top-notch automated technologies for the country in the past 30 years. Asia benefits from this accumulated expertise as HollySys deploys its solutions across the region and the rest of the world. “The depth and breadth of the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144610/hollysys-deploys?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144610/hollysys-deploys?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Aug 2021 06:30:24 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com As a Singaporean heritage brand that grew from a small noodle house in Chinatown to become one of the nation’s leading sauce manufacturers, Woh Hup Food Industries is traversing international markets with a definite goal: enable consumers all over the world to enjoy delicious, simple-to-cook and authentic Southeast Asian cuisines. Celebrating its 85th anniversary this year, the company is closer than ever... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144609/woh-hup-food?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144609/woh-hup-food?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Aug 2021 06:00:07 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com If an investment in education always pays high returns, selecting the best school for one’s children multiplies those returns tenfold. With the goal of unlocking the maximum potential of every one of its students, Australian International School (AIS) brings out the very best in each learner. Through its expertly curated welfare programmes, co-curricular activities and academic offerings, AIS yields... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144607/ais-offers-first?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144607/ais-offers-first?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:30:12 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com With demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) rapidly rising globally, strategic collaborations will hasten the infrastructure build-up needed for the industry to flourish, especially in Asia-Pacific where many emerging markets are entering middle-income status. One example of a viable partnership that is helping stabilise the LNG industry in Asia is RMA Fiventures Asia-Pacific (RFAP), the Singapore-based... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144605/rfap-offers-end?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144605/rfap-offers-end?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:00:14 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com After revolutionising reconstructive surgeries with regenerative implants that promote natural bone healing and tissue repair, Osteopore International is globalising its devices for broader use in dental, orthopaedic and spinal surgeries. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, Osteopore is a start-up made possible through research conducted by the National University of Singapore, National... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144535/osteopore-eyes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144535/osteopore-eyes?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:30:25 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com From paints and plastics to food flavourings and pharmaceuticals, multitudes of Asian products are manufactured using chemical ingredients sourced globally by the WWRC Group. For more than 30 years, the company has played a crucial role linking suppliers worldwide with Asian manufacturers for more than 1,000 life sciences and industrial products. Looking ahead, clients are bound to reap more benefits as... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144533/wwrc-widens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144533/wwrc-widens?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:00:06 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com When chemist Arthur Dehon Little put up a contract-research outfit in Boston in 1886, he was laying the foundation for the world’s first management consultancy firm. Known today as Arthur D Little (ADL), the company helps organisations worldwide embrace latest innovations – from 5G and artificial intelligence to those relating to sustainability such as green packaging and renewable energy. In Asia, the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144532/arthur-d-little?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144532/arthur-d-little?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:00:18 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), Singapore’s university of applied learning, has introduced a distinct way of teaching students that places companies at the forefront of the value chain. Through its applied learning pathway, SIT has curated its educational programmes in the past five years to match the needs of industries. While traditional universities offer generic courses, the autonomous... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144530/sit-pioneers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144530/sit-pioneers?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Aug 2021 08:30:10 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Heavy industry projects challenged by extreme weather, remote locations and other construction hindrances are now facilitated by modularisation. However, not all fabrication companies possess the comprehensive know-how to meet the complexities, stringent quality and safety standards. EPC-M Group created a strong network comprising equipment suppliers, contractors, technology specialists, and more, to offer... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144529/epc-m-supports?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144529/epc-m-supports?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Aug 2021 08:00:11 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com The Covid-19 pandemic has forced governments and companies worldwide to drastically change the way mandates and activities are carried out across sectors. This is likewise true in Singapore, where molecular diagnostics company INEX Innovate last year pivoted to support the city state’s fight against the pandemic by launching Covid-19 testing services. INEX acted quickly, getting a full-scale Covid-19... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144528/inex-delivers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144528/inex-delivers?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:30:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com The centuries-old reputation of steel as an essential pillar in the world of construction begets the state of its industry: thriving, but sated with traditional, ageing business models. Steelaris blasts through outmoded schemes and structures, optimising its services to gain a considerable lead ahead of its conservative counterparts. Having built a global stronghold as a steel service provider bolstered by... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144520/steelaris-sparks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144520/steelaris-sparks?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:00:18 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com The ability to introduce the latest cosmetic device or procedure is crucial in the medical aesthetic industry, but more than offering the latest beauty trend, premier therapeutic medical aesthetics concept provider Elogio Asia focuses on patient-centred solutions upheld by a passionate learning spirit. Supporting doctors and medical practitioners, the company established Elogio Educates, an extensive... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144519/elogio-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144519/elogio-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Aug 2021 06:30:14 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com The Covid-19 pandemic introduced unprecedented challenges, but it has also displayed silver linings and stories of resilience. Many of these hopeful prospects are evident in the tremendous growth of e-commerce, logistics and food production fields – sectors that materials-handling systems expert A-Plus Automation focuses on nowadays. A-Plus Automation is the brains behind the radical 36,000-parcel-per-hour... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144516/plus-automation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144516/plus-automation?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Aug 2021 06:00:12 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, technologies such as state-of-the-art vaccinations and swab tests steal the spotlight – but it’s the centrifuge machine that works tirelessly behind the scenes, separating solution particles for myriad diagnostic purposes. Aside from their clinical and laboratory applications, centrifuges provide numerous functions in the biotechnology, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, aerial,... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144513/hettich-brings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144513/hettich-brings?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:30:23 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Chatsworth International School’s campus in Bukit Timah is a breath of fresh air, literally and figuratively. Consolidating its two international campuses located across Singapore’s city centres last year, the International Baccalaureate (IB) World school is now surrounded by lush tropical greenery, a number of hiking trails and nature reserves that all the more highlight Chatsworth as a distinct... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144510/chatsworth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144510/chatsworth?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:00:09 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com More than 40 years in Asia has taken Peter Cremer (Singapore) to the pinnacle of innovative diversification across the agriculture, oleochemicals and steel industries. The family-owned German multinational has evolved in the region with the creative cooperation of local teams that have imbibed its conservative, reliable and financially strong culture. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Cremer can count on... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144501/peter-cremer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144501/peter-cremer?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:30:20 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com After revolutionising the medical world with its groundbreaking innovations in cardiovascular stents and catheters used in angioplasty, Biosensors International is again pushing the boundaries of interventional cardiology with new innovations. “Innovation is in our genes,” says Wang Dan, senior vice-president for research and development (R&D) of Biosensors International Group and general manager of... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144499/biosensors-pumps?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144499/biosensors-pumps?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:00:16 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com GESS – International School has flourished within an ever-growing international school scene in Singapore for 50 years. Not only is the school able to boast that it is one of the longest established international schools in Singapore, but throughout these years, it has also remained a not-for-profit community. Every dollar is reinvested into creating more offerings and opportunities for the 1,800 students... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144471/not-profit-gess?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144471/not-profit-gess?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Aug 2021 09:00:11 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Mitsubishi HC Capital Asia Pacific is constantly trying to transform its financing model to adjust to customer needs and changes. To this end, the company has expanded its offering to include information technology solutions, data analytics and 24/7 roadside motor assistance. The total financing solutions specialist is also helping clients build renewable power generation infrastructure across Asia. “We... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144470/mitsubishi-hc?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144470/mitsubishi-hc?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:30:21 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Cardiovascular diseases are the top causes of death according to the World Health Organization. Many people can recognise physical signs such as chest pains associated with coronary heart diseases and can take immediate measures for interventional therapies. However, many others are caught unaware of valve stenosis – narrowing of the heart valve due to calcification – or deteriorating heart valves – often... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144468/edwards-medical?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144468/edwards-medical?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:00:06 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com From its humble beginnings as a small B2B bakeshop in Singapore, BHF has grown to become one of the country’s largest suppliers of freshly baked artisanal breads and pastries. Today, the company has expanded into B2C, delivering more than 200 types of bakery products – from gourmet desserts to vegan breads and frozen items for export. “We’ve been very focused and have worked truly hard in understanding our... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144466/bhf-artisanal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144466/bhf-artisanal?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:30:17 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com In a world brimming with uncertainty concerning health, life and business, even insurance companies find themselves vulnerable to the risks of sudden monetary dilemmas. For many, the Covid-19 pandemic made these vulnerabilities a reality. To attain financial stability, many companies seek to partner with an optimal reinsurer. Pacific Life Re is distinctly recognised worldwide as a leader in the field of... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144465/pacific-life-re?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144465/pacific-life-re?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:00:20 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Many companies commit to delivering guaranteed results, but unforeseen circumstances sometimes get in the way of accomplishing their promised outcomes. Understanding the negative impact of service delivery failure on overall operations, Alstern Technologies has made it its goal to fight broken promises by scrapping the textbook approach to solving complex engineering problems and instead focusing on the... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144463/specialised?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144463/specialised?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Aug 2021 06:30:19 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Digitalisation has changed the way insurers protect people’s financial security. With Covid-19 accelerating this transformation, the future belongs to those who can sustain resilient and flexible ways of engaging customers across generations and life stages. Amid the Covid-19 crisis, NTUC Income’s (Income) gross premiums increased 8 per cent and it achieved a stunning 9 per cent growth in weighted new... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144461/ntuc-income?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144461/ntuc-income?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Aug 2021 06:00:22 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com In the time of Covid-19, the axiom “health is wealth” is even more meaningful now than ever. As the virus brought the world to almost a complete halt, hectic and stressful lifestyles that negatively impact health take a back seat as more people prioritise their well-being. Understanding the importance of improving quality of life through health, Singaporean firm avita is proud to walk down the path to... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144460/avita-empowers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144460/avita-empowers?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:30:11 +0000 As one of the world’s most sought-after materials, natural rubber is ubiquitous in modern living and is widely used in everyday products, from vehicle tyres and shoe soles to toys, medical gloves and gaskets. Globally, 13 million tonnes of natural rubber are consumed each year and its importance is even more exemplified with the continuous threat of the Covid-19 pandemic. Listed on the Singapore Exchange, Halcyon Agri is the leading natural rubber supply chain manager and its integrated global... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144459/halcyon-agri?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144459/halcyon-agri?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:00:17 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com The work of three researchers originally from Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) has changed the face of preventive health care worldwide. In 2010, Drs Zhou Lihan, Zou Ruiyang and Too Heng-Phon discovered a way of detecting with unparalleled sensitivity the smallest strands of genetic material in the bloodstream known as... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144453/mirxes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144453/mirxes?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:30:15 +0000 Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports Discoveryreports.com Doing business in virtual environments is the new normal in a post-pandemic world that favours companies displaying resilience to the Covid-19 turbulence. The accelerated online migration is driving demand in the corporate services industry, which enables the globalisation of successful companies by providing back-office services anywhere they go. For companies coming into Asia-Pacific with an initial... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144451/boardroom?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144451/boardroom?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:00:12 +0000 A very Happy National Day to all Singaporeans! This year’s National Day theme is “Together, our Singapore Spirit”. It is an apt refrain during these challenging times. Apt because it is precisely during the uncertainties wrought by Covid-19 globally that we must tap deep into our reservoir of resilience, unity and fortitude to get through and emerge stronger. Indeed, I remain confident that we will emerge stronger. Since the start of the pandemic, we have rallied together as a country. Robust... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144356/message-consul?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144356/message-consul?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Aug 2021 06:51:59 +0000 There is no doubt that 2020 was a tough year for tourism all around the world, Singapore included. Visitor arrivals to the city fell to their lowest level in about four decades, to 2.7 million, with all those arrivals taking place during the first two months of the year. According to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), the overall annual arrival numbers were down 85.7 per cent from those over the whole of 2019. As reported in The Straits Times, the STB said this was largely due to unprecedented... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144351/singapores?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144351/singapores?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Aug 2021 06:18:06 +0000 As the global economy was thrown into chaos last year due to the raging pandemic, it was unsurprising that investor confidence nosedived. Companies large and small alike, across numerous industries, were hit by a sudden and sustained lack of customers – with a few exceptions, such as tech company Zoom, whose teleconferencing business soared to new heights as the world found an urgent need for its services. With entire countries in lockdown for the largest part of 2020, start-ups had to quickly... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144349/startup-sgs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144349/startup-sgs?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Aug 2021 06:04:20 +0000 Plans for the future economic development of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) should give Hong Kong an inbuilt advantage, allowing the city to capitalise on its strengths as an international financial hub and a regional centre for logistics, multinationals and first-class professional services. Nothing, though, can be taken for granted. As 11 major cities within or adjacent to Guangdong province accelerate their push into hi-tech manufacturing and towards the new industries which will shape the 21st... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144331/singapore-looks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144331/singapore-looks?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:24:16 +0000 The travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore may have been cancelled and relaunched several times already, but travel will surely eventually resume to let us visit the country where food is considered a national pastime. For when it does, here are some of the latest restaurants to add to your destination list. Clos Pasoh “Clos” is the French word for a walled vineyard while “pasoh” is Malay for an earthen pot – so the name reflects the restaurant’s mix of French and Singaporean elements. A... https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144341/lion-citys-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/country-reports/country-reports/topics/singapore-national-day-2021/article/3144341/lion-citys-new?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Aug 2021 05:18:37 +0000