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The global shortage of chips is threatening the economic recovery

New figures show that UK GDP is slowing down. One of the red flags comes from the automotive industry, which is hit by a global shortage of semiconductors.

July 12, 2021 by Daphne Leprince-Ringuet

Singapore to pilot floating energy storage system, invest $36M in low-carbon research

Government sets aside SG$49 million ($36.05 million) to support R&D efforts in low-carbon energy technologies such as hydrogen, and kicks off an initiative to pilot a lithium-ion battery energy storage system on a "floating" lab.

October 26, 2020 by Eileen Yu

UN reports global e-waste production soared beyond 53 million tonnes in 2019

That's equivalent to the weight of 350 cruise ships the size of the Queen Mary 2.

July 2, 2020 by Aimee Chanthadavong

Sports, engagement, and tech company lack thereof

The sports industry is exciting and cool and has brand equity like no other. Yet, the companies themselves don't have a lot of money to spend on their business operations due to what they are (over)paying the athletes. Does this mean the tech companies selling tech to the sports world should ignore the industry they're selling to? Apparently, they think so. Find out why is not only a bad idea, but a very very foolish one. And I'll name some names.

August 1, 2018 by Paul Greenberg

Zoho at a crossroads: Stepping up means stepping out

Zoho has been one of the great successes in the world of small business technologies. Few companies have been able to succeed with a similar business model, yet Zoho has been wildly successful. But they are also enshrouded in mystery. Read on to see what's under their veil and what they have to do next -- if they want to.

April 17, 2018 by Paul Greenberg

Apple's Singapore operations to run entirely on renewable energy

Singapore-based solar energy provider, Sunseap Group, signs a "long-term contract" commencing in January 2016 to fully power Apple's Singapore operations, and new retail store, on renewable energy.

November 16, 2015 by Eileen Yu

3M to set up 'smart urban' lab in Singapore

Technology vendor will spend S$10 million (US$7.03 million) over three years in a Smart Urban Solutions Lab to drive research and product development efforts in sustainable living.

October 7, 2015 by Eileen Yu

Five more conferences condensed: 2013

Paul Greenberg reports on conferences hosted by Clarabridge, Lithium, SAP, Pegasystems and NetSuite.

June 27, 2013 by Paul Greenberg

E-waste disposal challenge 'not serious' in Singapore

An active recycling and second-hand market, together with private sector collaboration, help keep e-waste disposal manageable for authorities despite the country's high device ownership.

April 2, 2013 by Jamie Yap

2013 'turning point' for ailing Japanese tech giants

Companies such as Sony and Panasonic should consider paring off loss-making business units and focus on their core competencies to return to profit and compete better with regional rivals.

January 30, 2013 by Ryan Huang