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Singapore is well known as a financial and business hub. But you might be surprised to learn one of our nation’s best-kept secrets: our edge in advanced manufacturing, which accounts for approximately 20% of our GDP. For perspective, that puts us on par with industrial powerhouses like Germany and Japan, and well ahead of many other developed economies.
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How and when does the government step in to shape the future? In this article, we explore how Singapore is taking a proactive approach to shaping the next chapter of our energy transition.
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While they explain the challenges well, the real question is how we decide what matters most in an ever-changing landscape. In Part 2 of our illustrated three-part series, let’s explore the hard choices behind Singapore’s energy transition.
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Marcus Tan’s advice to aspiring founders is deceptively simple. “Find a problem you want to solve for yourself – then build a solution. You should be user number one.”
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In this episode of “Knock Knock”, Dione Song of Love, Bonito opens up about finding her voice, and leading one of Singapore’s best-known fashion brands.
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In this inaugural edition of Inc-Sights, Carousell cofounder Marcus Tan shares his hard-won lessons on building, learning, and staying the course.
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Keeping Singapore running 24/7 requires a massive energy ecosystem that most of us rarely have to think about.
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Learn the steps and strategies to become a successful founder in just 8 weeks.
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Ever wondered what Singapore’s change-makers are reading? We asked Dione, CEO of Love, Bonito, to share a book that shaped her thinking.
The carbon tax is one of the ways we’re taking action on climate change and transitioning to a low-carbon economy. Here’s what it’s about, put simply.
Ever wondered what Singapore’s change-makers are reading? We reveal Stick ‘Em co-founder Adam’s latest recommendation.
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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When most Singaporeans think of Chongqing, hotpot probably comes to mind. But there’s another thing simmering beneath the surface: a long-term partnership with Singapore that’s quietly transforming how trade, capital and innovation flow across Asia.
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The Consumer Price Index allows us to monitor changes to our cost of living. Here’s a simple explanation of how it works.
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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GDP comes up a lot when people talk about the economy. Here’s what it really means, in simple terms.
Once considered an exotic curiosity, Latin American cuisine is shedding its niche status in Singapore. “Diners here are adventurous and willing to embrace the unfamiliar, which gives us the confidence to present Chilean cuisine in a way that is both authentic and forward-looking,” says Francisco Araya, chef of ARAYA, the world’s first and only Michelin-starred Chilean restaurant located along Neil Road.
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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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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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No one would expect old shipping containers to become stylish, eco-friendly hotels – but that’s exactly what Seah Liang Chiang set out to prove. Inspired in part by a popular Netflix series “Tiny House Nation”, Seah saw an opportunity to reimagine urban hospitality by offering unique stay experiences in compact, upcycled containers – a new business venture he would call Tiny Pod. As it turned out, he was in the right place at the right time.
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Once seen as complementary to traditional banking, digital finance is now a key financial touchpoint in Southeast Asian markets – driven by a young, mobile-first population, and high adoption rates. Just a few years ago, digital finance was mostly incremental automation – streamlining existing processes, but still relying on offline touchpoints. Today, it is about building fully digital ecosystems that democratise access to finance.
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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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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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