Singapore Beefs Up Naval Defense
In November 2023, Singapore’s Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) has signed a contract with Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG to acquire four new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) to replace the current Sentinel-class Maritime Security and Response Vessels (MSRVs). The ships...
France’s Vital Meat Plans to Introduce Cultivated Chicken in Singapore
Vital Meat, a French cultivated meat company, has recently announced its initiative to enter the Singaporean market with its innovative product, Vital Chicken. The company has submitted a pre-market regulatory dossier to the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), seeking...
Singapore and Malaysia to Form Joint Special Economic Zone in 2024
During the 10th Singapore-Malaysia Leader’s Retreat held in Singapore in late October 2023, both countries announced the aim to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in 2024. To facilitate the process, it was...