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Singapore has a quiet talent for creating world-class brands that have gone global – so global, in fact, that many people don’t realise they were born right here in Singapore. Behind the sleek branding, jaw-dropping funding headlines, and celebrity clients are companies many assume were born overseas – yet their roots are firmly planted right here at home. Let’s take a look at 3 Singapore-born brands that prove impossible for the world to ignore.

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Knock Knock: Adam Huh Dam (Stick 'Em)

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How to become a founder in 8 weeks

Learn the steps and strategies to become a successful founder in just 8 weeks.

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Bookmark This: Dione Song

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Bookmark This: Adam Huh Dam

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Explain Like I'm 5: CPI

The Consumer Price Index allows us to monitor changes to our cost of living. Here’s a simple explanation of how it works.

Powering ahead: Singapore’s path to cleaner energy

Singapore’s energy transition is well underway and the goal is clear: cleaner energy, without compromising on reliability or affordability. But getting there means reshaping how we power the nation on several fronts.

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Explain Like I'm 5: GDP

GDP comes up a lot when people talk about the economy. Here’s what it really means, in simple terms.

Opening doors to new markets: Singapore’s ties with the Pacific Alliance

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The energy trilemma: How will Singapore get the balance right?

Imagine it’s the year 2050. The air conditioning hums constantly in your home – not by choice but by necessity. Singapore’s Third National Climate Change Study* projects that daily mean temperatures could rise by as much as 5ºC by the end of the century. And with extreme heat days climbing from 54 days to over 300 days per year, the once-welcomed sunshine becomes unbearably challenging to cope with. Outdoor activities may feel like a questionable notion, and it could be a strain to enjoy a leisurely stroll in our island city. Are you feeling the heat already?

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What in the wild?

Visited Rainforest Wild Asia yet? It’s not your average walk in the park. Think cleverly designed habitats inspired by the natural rhythms and layers of Southeast Asia’s rainforests. Predators and prey time-sharing the same turf. It’s an adventure and wildlife experience full of hidden surprises – and you’re invited to explore it with us.

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Dreams, discs, and dancing: Here’s everything we saw in the Singapore Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka

Couldn’t visit the Singapore Pavilion at Expo 2025, Osaka? We’ve got you covered. From innovative tech to whimsical art, from cultural performances to iconic local cuisine, experience the highlights of the Dream Sphere – and see how it brings Singapore to life as the place “where dreams take shape”.

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Tiny tech, big impact: How chips power our digital life

The coffee machine brewing a perfect cuppa. Face ID unlocking your smartphone. Starting up your Electric Vehicle (EV). Much of our everyday lives are powered by chips, which can be found virtually in every modern appliance, gadget, and system that surrounds us. And they are produced right here. Singapore plays a big role in the global semiconductor industry that produces these “tiny brains” behind many of our smart, essential, and favourite products.

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What happens when robots are invited into a Coca-Cola factory?

Even when you are the industry leader, the thirst for innovation is always there. Coca-Cola is keeping up with evolving trends and tastes, and it is more than just coming up with new flavours. For a legacy brand like Coca-Cola to grow, an agile, robust system that can withstand macro challenges is a key ingredient. And for this, Coca-Cola turned to the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A<sup>*</sup>STAR), Singapore’s lead public sector R&D agency, where engineers and scientists in AI, Big Data, Digital Tech and Robotics help companies to pilot, scale and deploy cutting-edge technologies for local and international manufacturing.

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