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Follow us on Editor’s note COVID-19 Update: The health and safety of all in Singapore are our top priority. Singapore has tightened its measures from 22 July to 18 August to reduce the risk of community spread. Work from home will be by default for those who are able to do so. All prevailing safe management guidelines remain in place. Businesses and workers should continue to abide by these measures to prevent new clusters of infections. Please refer to EDB’s COVID-19 page for the latest advisories and business support measures available. SG+: Singapore’s twinning model for a winning manufacturing strategy in SEA Looking to diversify your supply chains? With Singapore’s twinning model, international businesses can set up dual production locations in the city-state and neighbouring islands in Indonesia and Malaysia, and expand across SEA. View infographic Symrise CEO: Patience is key to success in Asia Dr Heinz-Jürgen Bertram advises companies to take a chance on Asia, a region he believes is a key growth engine for global enterprises. He adds that Singapore is ideal as a start and control centre for expansion into Asia. Read more Fortifying Singapore’s cybersecurity capabilities with a robust ecosystem As it becomes more critical to defend against cyberattacks, Singapore is bringing together global cybersecurity leaders, startups, and R&D institutions in a vibrant ecosystem to develop security solutions. Find out who are some of the industry players involved. View infographic Startups going public in SEA expected to triple by 2030 The number of IPOs in the region is predicted to cross 300 by 2030 – almost a 3X jump from 2020, according to a report by venture capital firm Golden Gate Ventures. It also identified medtech, social commerce, and media and entertainment as rising sectors to watch. Read more PULSE ON SINGAPORE    One of the world’s largest floating solar farms opens in Singapore At the size of 45 football fields with 122,000 solar panels, the recently opened Sembcorp Tengeh Floating Solar Farm makes Singapore one of the most solar-dense cities globally. The Republic has increased its solar capacity by over 7X since 2015, as part of efforts to transition into a low-carbon future. Read more UPCOMING EVENTS [23-27 August] SEMICON Southeast Asia (SEA) 2021 As 5G brings greater connectivity, more companies are turning to semiconductor technology to drive 5G innovations. At SEMICON SEA 2021, themed “Powering Innovation – 5G and Beyond”, attendees can hear the latest industry insights and technology trends from key players such as GlobalFoundries and Micron. There will also be a virtual exhibition with opportunities for participants to engage in business-matching sessions. Register via the link below to enjoy a special complimentary virtual pass. Register now [7-10 September] International Built Environment Week (IBEW) Widely regarded as the most comprehensive event on the built environment in Asia Pacific, IBEW 2021, themed "Re-imagining the Future" will focus on what’s next for the sector. Participants can look forward to a specially curated digital conference and exhibition showcasing the latest innovations in sustainability, built environment technologies, smart facilities management and digitalisation. Early bird promotion of $140 off the conference fee ends 31 July. Register now Brought to you by Singapore Economic Development Board 250 North Bridge Road #28-00 Raffles City Tower Singapore 179101 You received this email because you signed up for regular updates on business insights, stories and analyses on how companies are growing in Asia. To contact us or unsubscribe, please use the links below. Contact us | Update preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy policy | Terms of use