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PQDs | Perovskite quantum dots - Promising material for energy-efficient screens A new optical nanoantenna design provides fine control of light emissions from quantum dots, honing their tunability for more robust, energy-efficient optoelectronics. From microscopes to fibre optic cables, the ability to control light underpins many modern innovations. Today, advanced optical components are often smaller than the eye can see; for example, television screens, which formerly projected images using fist-sized cathode ray tubes, now rely on light-emitting layers of polymers thinner than a human hair. For Zhaogang Dong, a Principal Scientist at A*STAR’s Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), perovskites are an especially intriguing class of prospective materials for future screens. When shaped into perovskite quantum dots (PQDs)—tiny crystals under 20 nm wide—they become exceptionally good at absorbing and emitting light.... https://bit.ly/3VVe00J #IMRE Institute of Materials Research and Engineering A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research #Singapore #Optoelectronics #Research #QuantumDots #SoutheastAsia

Singapore towards its #NetZero goal by 2050 | Paving the way for a more sustainable future in #SoutheastAsia and beyond A buzz of excitement filled the air at the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2024. Over 18,000 energy policymakers, thought leaders, and industry professionals from more than 70 countries gathered at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre to discuss energy developments and forge new collaborations. Navigating the Energy Transition through Resilience Energy resilience is a key dimension of Singapore’s decarbonisation strategy through the Four Switches – Solar, Regional Power Grids, Low-carbon Alternatives and Natural Gas.To this end, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) has launched a grant call to explore carbon capture and storage pathways for the power sector. It aims to decarbonise existing natural gas-fired power generation while scaling up renewable energy adoption. Additionally, EMA has granted Conditional Approval for renewable energy firm Sun Cable to import 1.75 gigawatts (GW) of low-carbon electricity from Australia to Singapore via new subsea cables. The Conditional Approval recognises that the project can be technically and commercially viable based on its proposal submitted thus far..... https://bit.ly/49qdjC2 #SIEW2024 Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) Energy Market Authority (EMA) #Singapore #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and MISC have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in innovation, research and development (R&D) and test-bedding activities, to advance digital transformation in the maritime industry. The MoU was signed by Mr David Foo, Assistant Chief Executive (Operations and Operations Technology), MPA, and Mr Mohd Denny Mohd Isa, Vice President, MISC Marine, and witnessed by Mr Teo Eng Dih, Chief Executive, MPA, and Mr Zahid Osman, President and Group Chief Executive Officer, MISC Berhad. As part of the three-year arrangement, both parties will focus on integrating sustainable digital technologies into marine operations, enhance processes through data-sharing initiatives and cybersecurity innovations..... https://bit.ly/4ikMMu6 Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) #Singapore #Maritime #Digitalization #SoutheastAsia

Australia and Singapore Collaborate to Support Sustainable Infrastructure and Decarbonisation in Southeast Asia The Australian Government has approved a US$50 million investment into the Green Investments partnership (GIP) under Singapore’s Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership (FAST-P) initiative. The investment will support clean energy transition and sustainable infrastructure development across Southeast Asia. FAST-P was launched by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in 2023. Australia’s investment, administered by Export Finance Australia (EFA), will help facilitate investment opportunities in clean energy and sustainable infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia and create commercial opportunities for Australian exporters and financial institutions. This is the first investment under the Australian Government’s A$2 billion Southeast Asia Investment Financing Facility (SEAIFF) — a key recommendation of Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040. This highlights Australia’s commitment to practical action and reinforces their role as a committed and reliable partner for the region.... https://bit.ly/4glGxEF Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Export Finance Australia #Singapore #Australia #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #Decarbanisation #SoutheastAsia

Vietnamese economy predicted to grow 6.6% in 2025: UOB Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) anticipates an expansion pace of 6.6 percent for Viet Nam’s economy in 2025 in its recent report released on December 2. The bank maintains Viet Nam's full year growth forecast at 6.4 percent, which implies 5.2 percent on year in the fourth quarter. The nation's real GDP growth was stronger than expected in quarter three this year, surging 7.4 percent on year compared to the median consensus view of 6.1 percent and UOB's forecast of 5.7 percent. This is the fastest pace since the third quarter of 2022 when activities had then rebounded sharply from the trough of the pandemic, the UOB noted.... https://bit.ly/3ODfKIc #Vietnam #Business #Economy #SoutheastAsia Via en.baochinhphu.vn

NZ welcomes Singapore food security delegation Minister for Trade and Agriculture Todd McClay today welcomes a delegation from Singapore, who are in New Zealand for a food security mission. “The visit will strengthen our trade and investment ties and demonstrate how New Zealand’s world-leading agri-food ecosystem can support Singapore’s long-term food security. “This mission will elevate the role of our world leading, high-quality, safe, food and fibre and contribute to our target of doubling the value of exports in the next 10 years.”.... https://bit.ly/3CPymlA Todd McClay MP #FoodSecurity #Singapore #NewZealand #SoutheastAsia

#ChangiAirport to invest S$3 billion over next six years to strengthen Singapore’s position as a global air hub Airport charges to be progressively raised to finance investments, recover costs for investments during Covid-19, and cater for higher operating costs; rebates to help airlines with transition. Changi Airport Group (CAG) will invest S$3 billion over the next six years in Singapore Changi Airport Terminals 1 to 4 to improve services such as baggage handling, check-in, immigration and Skytrain connections between terminals, as well as to replace end-of-life systems to facilitate smoother passenger and airline experience. The investments will help Changi Airport stay competitive and meet rising demand for air travel before Terminal 5 is operational in the mid-2030s. Airport charges will be progressively raised between 2025 and 2030, to fund these investments, and cater for higher operating costs such as manpower. This also enables the recovery of significant investments made during the Covid-19 pandemic, such as the expansion of Terminal 2 and check-in counter capacity in Terminal 3, when passenger fees and airlines charges were frozen and planned increases were suspended. To help airlines with the transition, a 50% rebate on increases in landing, parking and aerobridge (LPA) charges will be given to airlines for the first six months........ https://bit.ly/4eN2sU0 Changi Airport Group #Singapore #Aviation #Airports #SoutheastAsia

DMCC Builds #Web3 and #AI Connectivity With #Vietnam as Part of Latest Roadshow to Unlock USD 20 Billion Trade Potential - DMCC visits Vietnam for second time in 2024 to drive new opportunities for Vietnamese Web3 businesses following signing of landmark CEPA deal - Roadshow in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh gathers 650 Vietnamese business leaders to showcase Dubai’s strategic advantage in Web3, AI and blockchain - Signing of UAE-Vietnam CEPA heralds new era of economic relations and projected USD 20 billion in bilateral trade in coming years DMCC is connecting the Web3 and AI communities across Dubai and Vietnam, underscoring the immense potential for trade and investment in technology-driven sectors following the historic signing of the UAE-Vietnam Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in October. During its second Made For Trade Live roadshow to Vietnam this year, DMCC hosted three high-level events in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, gathering 650 business leaders, founders, and start-ups to enhance trade, investment and business connectivity between Vietnam and the UAE. A dedicated event on scaling up Web3 and AI investment was held in partnership with SightSea Labs, one of the Vietnam’s leading Web3 venture builders..... https://bit.ly/3Z7NLoQ #Hanoi #HCMcity Ahmed Bin Sulayem DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) #Dubai #Business #Investment #SoutheastAsia #UAE #GCC #MiddleEast

The IPR Regional Event in Singapore brought together industry leaders for a day of insightful discussions! 🇸🇬 A big thank you to IPR Trustee Dr. Su Lin YEO for hosting us at Singapore Management University and making this event possible. We heard from some amazing speakers: ✨ Brett Ludwig, Sarah Crawshaw, and Fritz Quinn on “Building the Best Communication Function” ✨ Trity Pourbahrami on “Mastering Science Communication” ✨ Elan Shou and Dr. Su Lin YEO on “The Future of the Communication Function” ✨ Arun Sudhaman, who led a fireside chat on the evolving PR landscape and lessons from his career. We wrapped up the day with dinner at MOGA at The Pullman Hotel, where we continued the conversation in great company. 

It was a pleasure to welcome Prabowo Subianto to Abu Dhabi on his first visit to the UAE since becoming President of Indonesia. The longstanding bonds between our nations have seen significant growth in recent years, and together we will continue pursuing all opportunities to expand our cooperation for the benefit of our countries and peoples. During our talks, we explored ways to further reinforce these ties aimed at achieving the goals of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between our two countries. We also reiterated our support for international efforts to address global challenges and foster prosperity and growth, and we restated our countries’ shared determination to promote peace and stability at both the regional and international levels.