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Members are encouraged to share their latest news with us for publication. If you have a story to tell, contact marcoms@britcham.org.sg or click on the blue button below (requires login). If you have a long-form article to share, this will be shared on our Knowledge Bank or the Orient magazine. 

 

 

New Member

Belu Water is a sustainable business and social enterprise founded in the UK in 2007 that launched in Singapore in July 2024 to 'change the way the world sees water'.

Global News
Technology

China has released a major political document outlining some 300 reform measures to be implemented over the next five years, as it transitions towards a more sustainable and innovation-driven growth model amid pressing economic and geopolitical headwinds.

Future of Work
UK News

Sir Keir Starmer has said his planned shake-up of training in England will reduce the need for firms to hire from abroad. UK's Ministers want a new government body, Skills England, to work with other advisers to plug "skills gaps" in key sectors.

Energy
Singapore News
Sustainability

To help decarbonise Singapore’s energy and industrial sectors, a $90 million programme has been launched to further national research into areas such as hydrogen utilisation and the production of greener chemicals and fuels, like sustainable aviation fuel.

Arts & Culture
Singapore News

Renowned bespoke tailor and shirt-maker Dege & Skinner is set to host a Trunk Show in Singapore this September. Managing Director William Skinner and Head Shirt-Cutter Tom Bradbury will be available for personalised appointments at The Intercontinental Hotel on Middle Road.

Awards
South East Asia

The Women of the Future Southeast Asia Awards celebrates the trailblazing women across Southeast Asia who are making a significant impact in their respective fields. From entrepreneurs to leaders in the arts, sciences, and public service, these awards recognise the achievements of women and those inspiring others and driving positive change in their communities.

Global News
Shipping
Sustainability

Some of the biggest names in shipping are betting billions of US dollars on tankers to transport a type of ammonia that’s scarcely being produced today – wagering it will become integral to the industry’s decarbonisation drive.

Education
Singapore News
Technology

Engineers aspiring to gain experience in the cyber-security sector can look forward to an introductory Internet of Things (IoT) course tailored to members of The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES).

Finance & Economics
Singapore News
Tax

Singapore is the fourth-most dependent economy in the world that relies on large multinational enterprises (MNEs) for its corporate income tax revenue.

Singapore News
Sustainability
Transport, Logistics & Supply Chain

New diesel cars and taxis will no longer be registered in Singapore starting Jan 1, 2025, as part of a push by the government to have all vehicles on the streets of the Republic running on cleaner energy by 2040.