Economic Development Board Singapore
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the lead government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent.
See below for the Latest Economic Development Board Singapore News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.
EDB Founder Programme-backed ventures raise over $2.6b
EDB Founder Programme-backed ventures raise over $2.6b
Over half are operating in artificial intelligence (AI) and deep technology.
AI keeps Singapore factories firing
Electronics climbed 35.8% as chemicals, biomedical, and transport engineering weakened.
Quantinuum pushes quantum frontiers with ‘Helios’ launch
Helios and new R&D hub to advance quantum computing in pharma and finance.
New aviation research hub seen accelerating next-gen flight tech development
The research initiative supports safer, more efficient aviation growth.
Semiconductors' 32.4% growth powers Singapore manufacturing through June
One-third of surveyed electronics executives project a positive business situation through June.
Stage One opens JTC LaunchPad @ One-North for tech startup collabs
It will host workshops, seminars, and business matching for local and international startups.
RTX, EDB signs 10-year strategic collaboration in Singapore
Core areas include manufacturing and talent, and skills development.
EDB, Thales ink MOU to launch AI accelerator platform
The platform will boost Thales’ R&D capabilities in Singapore.
PwC to open $5.16m AI hub in Singapore
The project is supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board.
Singapore deepens economic ties with Brabant, Netherlands
The partners will explore tech, energy, healthcare, and energy solutions.
Gates Foundation expands into Singapore with EDB support
The expansion aims to boost philanthropic partnerships across Southeast Asia.
Manufacturing output falls 1.3% YoY in February
Excluding biomedical manufacturing, output rose 0.3% YoY.
Singapore to upskill 300 professionals to support carbon services and trading sector growth
This aims to train and upskill 300 professionals by 2027 to support the growth of Singapore’s carbon services and trading sector.
HCLTech to open fifth Singapore lab in 2025
The lab regional will assist enterprises in advancing AI initiatives.
Gan Kim Yong named as new chairman of EDB’s International Advisory Council
He succeeds Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong.
EDB launches RFI exercise for foreign system schools
The exercise will allow FSS to invest in sites with long-term leases.
Slightly positive business outlook seen in manufacturing sector firms
A net weighted balance of 7% expects an improved situation.
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