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For about two decades, a Singapore brand in a Chinese shopping mall exuded “quality,” “hygiene,” “trustworthy”—a halo effect so strong that brands like BreadTalk, Jumbo Seafood, Toast Box and Food Republic could set up premium real estate in Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu and watch the country’s rising middle class come to them as it rode the wave of China’s consumption upgrade. However, the appeal of “Singapore quality” has since faded, and that golden era is over.

Highlights Dimerix acquires Phase 2-ready asset, DMX-652 - with potential for rapid advancement into a Phase 2 clinical study under an open US Investigational New Drug (IND) application, with initial focus on acute kidney injury (AKI) DMX-652 offers potential to address a significant unmet need in AKI - with a global market opportunity estimated to be US$3.5 billion in 2026,[1] and no currently approved therapies for the disease which is associated with rapid decline in kidney function and...

, /PRNewswire/ -- "We delivered a strong quarter both financially and operationally with several important key achievements," says Mattias Perjos, President and CEO of Getinge. Sales in Acute Care Therapies increased in most product categories, and the positive trend in consumables for life-supporting ECLS therapy was maintained. Surgical Workflows continued to display good momentum.

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Data sourced from Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. It’s this time of the year again, when Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower releases its latest salary data for over 420 common occupations in the domestic economy. Unfortunately, due to the scope of the task, there is a one-year lag in these statistics (they are accurate as of Jun 2025).

Agoda search data shows rising interest in alternative city breaks, second-city destinations and nearby regional escapes , /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed that Malaysian travelers are widening their holiday consideration set, with accommodation search data showing rising interest in alternative Asian city breaks, second-city destinations and regional escapes beyond the usual favorites.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, is proud to support the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in launching an AI assisted image search within its public trademark search system, TM Search. This new capability allows users to upload and compare images against the U.S. trademark register and has been selected and awarded a contract by the USPTO.

, /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2026 Solar and Energy Storage Innovation Conference, LONGi officially announced that its independently developed crystalline silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell has achieved a conversion efficiency of 35.5%, certified by the European Solar Test Installation (ESTI), once again setting a new world record.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Angel Yeast (SSE: 600298) showcased its latest yeast protein innovations at the Growth Asia Summit 2026 in Singapore, held from July 8 to 10. On the second day — dedicated to Active Lifestyles, Weight Management, Protein and Healthier Product Innovation — Chen Zhixian, General Manager of Nutrition and Health Technology Center at Angel Yeast, delivered a presentation on the company's yeast protein portfolio, recent R&D progress, and application development.

, /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) today hosted the "Title Sponsorship Signing Ceremony: JianLiBao Around the Island Race (ATIR) 2026 - Coastal Rowing and the Establishment of the JianLiBao Charitable Foundation", announcing that JianLiBao has become the exclusive title sponsor of the Around the Island Race (ATIR) - Coastal Rowing for both 2026 and 2027. The event also marked the official establishment of the JianLiBao Charitable Foundation.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Business leaders, policymakers, United Nations officials and representatives from civil society came together yesterday at the 2026 SDG Business Forum to highlight the critical role of responsible business in accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and delivering on the Pact for the Future.