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A family-founded mattress maker that started in 1968 has grown into Singapore's award-winning sleep innovation leader, now helping people rest better across five countries. Four Star Industries proves local craftsmanship can thrive by embracing both heritage and cutting-edge technology.
A Singapore startup just raised $7.6 million to recycle electric vehicle batteries using only water and electricity, cutting carbon emissions by 83%. Their new facility could help solve the world's growing battery waste problem while securing lithium supplies outside China's grip.
Singapore just launched one of its largest private construction research programs to slash the carbon footprint of buildings by 40%. Real projects, real money, and a clear deadline are making green construction finally work at scale.
A Singapore space company just flew its first experimental rocket to 10 kilometers above the Omani desert, marking a major milestone for Southeast Asian space exploration. The successful launch opens new doors for affordable rocket testing in the region.
Singapore just launched a shoebox-sized satellite that uses artificial intelligence to detect forest fires and oil spills from space, sending alerts only when disasters are actually spotted. The tiny satellite could revolutionize how we protect our planet while testing cheaper solar technology for future spacecraft.
Singapore is emerging as a key player in the nuclear fusion race, not by building reactors, but by supporting the innovations that make them possible. The city-state's advanced manufacturing capabilities and talent pool are attracting fusion startups looking to commercialize breakthrough technologies.
Singapore is pumping over $30 million into research that will transform how buildings are made, slashing carbon emissions while creating high-value jobs. The program will develop innovations like ultra-low carbon concrete and AI-powered design tools over the next three years.
A wellness kiosk in Singapore can now check for hypertension risk using just a facial scan, no contact needed. The technology could help catch the condition in people who don't know they have it.
Scientists in Singapore invented a solar-powered device that makes clean hydrogen fuel from seawater while destroying toxic pollution at the same time. The breakthrough could help solve two major environmental problems with one elegant solution.
Singapore just launched its first pilot program using autonomous construction equipment that operates without human drivers. The breakthrough could cut labor needs in half while keeping workers safer on job sites.
Over 200 leaders will gather in Singapore this November to explore how cutting-edge technology is transforming our relationship with the oceans. The conference showcases how two nations are pioneering solutions for sustainable maritime and energy futures.
Singapore's Nanyang Technological University successfully tested the country's first fully homegrown electric aircraft in Germany, reaching speeds over 120 km/h and heights above 90 meters. The breakthrough marks Singapore's leap into advanced aviation technology after three years of development by a team from 11 countries.