Singapore Takes Lead in Asia’s Water Sustainability Development
Ahead of World Water Day 2015, Singapore, with a well-protected and clean water supply has been named the top Asian city in water sustainability development.
Universal Robots Launches UR3 – the World’s Most Flexible, Lightweight Tabletop Robot
Universal Robots (UR), a global developer and manufacturer of flexible and user-friendly industrial robots, today announced the launch of their new UR3 robot.
Morgan Lewis to Combine with Stamford Law in Singapore to Establish Major Asian Hub
Global law firm Morgan Lewis and Singapore’s Stamford Law Corporation today announced they are joining forces to create the only fully integrated law firm in Singapore that can practice across all legal service areas.
Ericsson Buys Telecom Division of China’s Sunrise Technology
Ericsson has added 1,000 employees to its payroll after buying the telecom division of Chinese IT services company, Sunrise Technology.
ChemChina to Buy Pirelli in 7.1 billion Euro Deal
State-owned ChemChina is set to buy Italian tyre maker Pirelli in a deal worth 7.1 billion euros. The deal with the world’s fifth-largest tyre producer will place one of the symbols of Italy’s manufacturing industry in Chinese hands.
EC Harris Announces Work on World’s Largest Airport Terminal in Beijing
EC Harris, an Arcadis company, is working with Beijing New Airport Headquarters (BNAH) on the new Beijing Capital Airport project, which, when completed, will be one of the world’s largest airport terminal.
McDonald’s Singapore emerges as the “Best of the Best” in Best Employers Singapore 2015
McDonald’s Singapore clinches the “Best of the Best” award in Aon Hewitt Best Employers Singapore 2015 programme.
EDB Says Eight out of 10 Japanese Pharma Companies Expanding into Singapore
More Japanese pharmaceutical companies are expanding their research and development (R&D) operations in Singapore, the Economic Development Board Chairman Beh Swan Gin has commented.
Japan Exports Soar Past January Estimates
Japan Exports rose by an impressive 17 percent on year last month, the biggest jump since late 2013, beating expectations for an 11.9 percent rise forecast in a Reuters poll.
Japan Considers Five Day Compulsory Paid Holidays
Japan is considering making it compulsory for workers to take at least five days’ paid holiday a year, in a bid to lessen the toll on mental and physical health in a country famed for its long hours.