Food security research gets S$138m allocation in Singapore
The funding sets priorities for agri-food research; SFA says details of grant calls will come in 2027.
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Singapore builds nuclear skills ahead of 2027 IAEA review
Singapore is building nuclear expertise to assess advanced power options and prepare for a 2027 IAEA review. No decision to deploy nuclear power has been made.
RM50m concrete pile factory breaks ground in Sarawak
PMW Winabumi plans over 10,000 tonnes of monthly capacity in Sarawak and aims to source most raw materials locally.
Singapore vision AI startup Ailytics announces US$7.4m Series A led by Tin Men Capital
Ailytics uses existing worksite cameras to flag safety risks. It says the funding will support expansion across Asia-Pacific, the US and Gulf; the round’s closing date is undisclosed.
GlobalFoundries opens AI control centre for Singapore fab facilities
Built with Siemens, the centre begins a Singapore rollout of combined facilities monitoring; integration across five fab control rooms and global deployment remain ahead.
Johor targets 5GW more solar by 2030–31
Johor outlined a 5GW solar target across three areas as data-centre power demand rises.
Singapore invites storage proposals as it targets 1GWh by 2030
EMA seeks storage proposals and rule feedback; Singapore's roughly 1GWh capacity goal for 2030 remains a target.
Singapore Economic Development Board and Energy Impact Partners deepen energy innovation partnership
Energy Impact Partners plans to connect companies in its network with Singapore researchers and industry, opening channels for technical exchange and collaboration.
Thailand’s investment agency records 35 advanced-materials applications worth US$690m, 2023–H1 2026
Board of Investment filings span capacitors, graphite films, battery materials and magnets, pointing to planned upstream supplier investment for electronics and clean energy.
TokenPulse opens Singapore hub for Asia-Pacific AI infrastructure partnerships
TokenPulse opened a Singapore regional office to coordinate AI infrastructure partnerships across Southeast Asia, naming Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand among its intended markets.
Singapore asks 10 firms for concession and fire records in haze inquiry
NEA's haze inquiry seeks associated-company links, Indonesian concession locations and fire measures from 10 firms; no responsibility finding.
Singapore confirms 17 billion Btu a day Indonesia gas cut
Minister Tan See Leng says the cut lasts 18 days, is under 2% of daily power-sector gas demand, and replacement supplies include LNG.