Singapore

EWI announces 6 companies to receive a million worth of research fund to carry out R&D and improve product offerings.

Cap Store Pte Ltd and Hersing Store Pte Ltd have rescheduled the completion of its Storhub acquisition from 30 June 2010 to 31 July 2010.

The new Keppel Seghers WTE Plant has the capacity to treat 800 tonnes of solid waste a day to generate more than 20MW of green energy for Singapore’s energy supply.

The Ministry of Trade and Industry launched its Industrial Government Land Sales programme, which includes seven sites, for the second half of 2010.

Office occupancy in Singapore rose by 0.8 percentage point quarter-on-quarter to 93.2% as a result of growth in demand.

A business trust company established and sponsored by Keppel Integrated Engineering becomes the first Green Infrastructure Trust to be listed on the SGX.

Sales of high end homes moved slowly in Q2 as foreign investors held back their purchases on fear of weakened foreign currencies against Singdollar.

Kim Eng Holdings Limited’s SAPL has acquired the remaining 10% equity interest in St. Michael’s for $2,327,331.77.

Coface upgrades Singapore’s country rating from A2 to A1 making it the safest place to do business.

The bank releases a new card design featuring Singapore’s skyline.

The Singapore-registered vessel was attacked by pirates on its way to India from Saudi Arabia while passing the Gulf of Aden on Monday.

Water facility company to receive more funds for the Niroth Water Production Facilities – Phase I, which comprises 2 contracts – Part A and Part B for a total of US$49.84 million.

The new seawater reverse osmosis facility is expected to cost approximately US$200 million and to be operational before the end of 2013.

The shipping company aims to raise funds after posting a net loss of US$741 million in 2009.

The shipping company acquires two new DWT Capesize Bulk Carriers saying it is now shifting to the non-container sector.

The national water agency’s project was recognised for using a strategy of creating estuarine reservoirs by damming major rivers.