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Uncertain Future for Singapore Flyer

The Singapore Flyer, often scrutinised for its similarities to the London Eye in the UK, has been under pressure to continue being a financial viable tourist attraction.

China Financing $3.8bn East African Railway Development

$3.8bn railway project will connect the capitals of the East African Community (EAC) trade block to the Kenyan port of Mombasa.

SingTel and StanChart Launch Mobile Money Service

SingTel and Stanchart has jumped on the mobile payment bandwagon and have created a new app.

Singapore Employees Work out of the Library

Three public libraries in Singapore allow workers to access office facilities in Smart Work Centres.

PacificLight Power : First Liquefied Natural Gas Power Plant Begins Operations

The first power plant by Singapore based company, PacificLight Power, that fully operates on liquefied natural gas (LNG) has begun operations, the company CEO Yu Tat Ming announced.

SoftBank : Personal Robots on Sale Next Year in Japan

SoftBank, a Japanese Corporation, announced on Thursday that as of February next year it will start selling human-like robots for personal use, addressing labour shortages in one of the world’s fastest ageing societies.

World Environment Day

World Environment Day is the opportunity for everyone to realise the responsibility of caring for the Earth and to become agents of change.

PT Electronic City : Retailers Favour China for Expansion

Indonesian electronic goods retailer PT Electronic City (ECII) aims to open 15-20 more stores this year as part of its capital expenditure program for 2014.

Nissan Unveils New All-Electric Car

Nissan has revealed its second all-electric vehicle in the Japanese car-market’s latest nudge towards the eco-friendly car sector.

Chinese President Places Further Focus on Africa

In his first year, president Xi Jinping has embarked on his first foreign trip, making stops in Russia and Africa.