WEF Launches Asia-Pacific Ocean Startups Hub in Singapore

WEF Launches Asia-Pacific Ocean Startups Hub in Singapore

In April 2025, the World Economic Forum (WEF) launched the Asia-Pacific chapter of its 1000 Ocean Startups coalition in Singapore, aiming to bolster ocean-focused innovation across the region. This initiative seeks to accelerate the development of sustainable...
Shopee Parent Launches Monee HQ in Singapore, Expands Fintech Vision

Shopee Parent Launches Monee HQ in Singapore, Expands Fintech Vision

Sea Group, the parent company of Shopee and Garena, inaugurated its new global headquarters for digital financial services in Singapore in May 2025 and rebranded its fintech arm from SeaMoney to Monee. The headquarters, located at Rochester Commons near Buona Vista...
Cariflex Opens USD 355 Million Latex Plant in Singapore

Cariflex Opens USD 355 Million Latex Plant in Singapore

Cariflex, a global leader in polyisoprene rubber latex and a subsidiary of South Korea’s DL Chemical, officially opened the world’s largest polyisoprene latex plant on Jurong Island, Singapore, in May 2025. The SGD 462 million (USD 355 million) facility, Singapore’s...
Emirates Unveils Flagship World Retail Store in Singapore

Emirates Unveils Flagship World Retail Store in Singapore

Emirates has officially opened its first Emirates World retail store in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s 35-year history in the country and reaffirming its commitment to delivering a premium customer experience in Southeast Asia. Located at...