Singapore Economic Development Board - EDB

Singapore is set to welcome Asia's first large-scale integrated urban wellbeing destination.

Therme Group, an Austrian developer and operator of large-scale wellbeing destinations, has broken ground on Therme Singapore at Marina South. Opening in 2030, the development is expected to attract around 2 million visitors annually, bringing wellness, recreation, nature, and technology in a single landmark destination for both residents and visitors.

Spanning over 720,000 sq ft, the development will bring together wellness, recreation, and nature under one roof, featuring 20+ pools, 70 wellness treatment rooms, and sustainable design features such as solar panels, smart irrigation, and climate-adaptive landscaping.

Beyond adding to Singapore’s tourism and lifestyle offerings, Therme Group has chosen Singapore as its regional HQ to drive its expansion across Asia — a vote of confidence in what Singapore offers as a base for innovative, people-centred businesses.

Therme Singapore is expected to create around 400 jobs across engineering, facilities management, and operations.

To support local talent development, Therme Singapore has also partnered with institutes of higher learning, Institute of Technical Education, Singapore and Republic Polytechnic, to create pathways for skills development, internships, and employment opportunities.

Read more about this exciting new development, and why Singapore is an ideal destination for urban innovation concepts: https://go.gov.sg/edbnews190626fb

Over the years, Singapore’s manufacturing sector has evolved, and so have our home-grown companies.

Abrasive Engineering, Paeonia Innovations, and Sunningdale Tech are 3️⃣ local companies reimagining operations through AI, automation, and smarter processes.
⚪ Abrasive Engineering invested in partnerships with A*STAR, and saw its turnover increase 40%
⚪ Paeonia Innovations deployed real-time sensing technology to detect production issues before they turn into expensive mistakes
⚪ Sunningdale Tech redesigned its contact lens packaging solution to double production while cutting costs

This shift to focus on higher-value activities has created diverse career opportunities and progression pathways for Singaporeans. Today, the sector makes up 20% of Singapore's GDP and employs about 12% of our workforce.

Discover how Singapore is reshaping manufacturing for the future: https://go.gov.sg/edbcontent160626fb

Already, many Singaporeans are making a difference in the manufacturing sector. Toh Li Ying, senior manager at United Microelectronics Corporation is one such local talent. Read her story: https://go.gov.sg/edbcontent-liying

Inside Singapore’s push to transform manufacturing through AI and automation EDB, A*STAR, JTC, and industry players are building the ecosystem needed to move advanced technologies from pilots to production.

Singaporeans can expect more training and internship opportunities with the opening of a new joint lab in synthetic biology between the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI) and the National University of Singapore 🔬🧑‍🔬

The SIFBI–NUS Synthetic Biology Joint Lab will allow companies keen to develop bio-based alternatives to conventional chemical manufacturing to innovate, pilot, and produce these solutions at scale. Led by Professor Jay Keasling, who is credited with pioneering the use of yeast to produce complex molecules, the lab will integrate AI-driven engineering capabilities and use fungi as a living cell factory for molecule production.

The lab also aims to serve as a training ground for future scientists and engineers through joint supervision arrangements, internships, and fellowships. This will help equip early-career researchers with the skill sets to operate between academia and industry settings.

The global bioeconomy is transforming industries, with the green chemicals market set to reach US$230b by 2030. Learn more about the opportunities in Singapore’s bioeconomy: https://go.gov.sg/edbnews120626

Singaporean Anisah Sazman has always found herself drawn to manufacturing as it’s a sector where “you can see the real-world impact of your work”.

As a Quality Engineer at Fong’s Engineering and Manufacturing, she ensures that disposable pressure transducers - medical devices used to monitor a patient’s blood pressure in real time during surgeries or critical care - are produced with consistent quality. This involves inspecting incoming materials, analysing production yields and reviewing customer feedback.

For Anisah, knowing that the work she does directly support and patient care outcomes makes her role even more rewarding. She says, “For anyone interested in engineering or manufacturing, it’s a field where you can develop technical skills while contributing to products that have a real impact on people’s lives.” Read her full story: https://go.gov.sg/edbfbcontent12062026

Applied Materials has opened a new S$600m state-of-the-art facility in Tampines, and it's bringing 1,000 good jobs to across , R&D, headquarters, and field services! 💼

The expansion here will offer Singaporeans opportunities to work on frontier technologies, gain exposure to global operations, and deliver materials engineering innovations to global chipmakers.

Melvin Koh (3rd pic!) joined Applied as a fresh Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Mechanical Engineering graduate in 2021. Undergoing technical training in Texas, US early in his career, and continued skills development, have prepared him well for the transition into his managerial role this year.

Local precision engineering companies have also partnered Applied to build capabilities to support next-generation semiconductor tech. And Applied continues to invest in nurturing Singapore talent:

✅ With National University of Singapore, Applied is establishing a new research collaboration focusing on harnessing AI to accelerate semiconductor process development.

✅ With Singapore Institute of Technology, Applied is launching the Applied Materials Professorship – SIT's first-ever industry-endowed professorship – alongside engineering scholarships to equip students with the skills to thrive in the semiconductor industry.

Find out how Applied continues to grow its manufacturing and R&D presence in partnership with Singapore: https://go.gov.sg/edbnews100626fb

Polymatech is expanding its global footprint - with Singapore as its Asia-Pacific hub for its advanced electronics manufacturing operations.

Products made at the new US$25m facility will serve sectors including horticulture, medical, and industrial inspection applications, alongside advanced memory modules for high-performance computing and industrial electronics — further strengthening our semiconductor ecosystem.

Polymatech will also work with local institutes of higher learning to build its engineering talent pipeline here, supporting the development of advanced manufacturing capabilities in Singapore.

Learn more about how Polymatech's latest investment adds to our vibrant advanced manufacturing ecosystem: https://go.gov.sg/edbnews090626fb-polymatech

For Conan Chua (2nd photo), a career at Bombardier as a licensed aircraft engineer (LAE) – and being among the pioneer graduates of Temasek Polytechnic’s Aircraft Maintenance Licence Training programme with Bombardier – has opened doors to specialised aerospace expertise and projects serving customers around the world.

Conan's story is one of many — and with Bombardier's latest expansion, there are more opportunities like his on the way.

Bombardier broke ground today on a new ~250,000 sq ft facility at Seletar Aerospace Park, its third development in Singapore since setting up in 2014. The ~S$100 million investment is expected to create over 200 skilled jobs, adding to the more than 300 staff employed at the site today.

Once operational in 2H 2028, the facility will offer a full range of aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services. Bombardier has also joined the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre’s industry consortium as an Anchor Member, to drive the adoption of digitalisation, AI, and automation in the aerospace sector.

Singapore plays a key role in Bombardier’s regional network as the company’s largest service facility in the region. Read more here: https://go.gov.sg/edbnews090626fb

More than 300 roles are coming onstream in semiconductors, an industry that employs over 35,000 people! 🚀

KYEC, a global leader in semiconductor testing, has set up its new Singapore facility in Ang Mo Kio. This global test site will be equipped with KYEC’s unique testing capabilities for advanced semiconductor chips, as well as automotive and 3C (Computer, Communications, and Consumer Electronics) products.

Rapid technology advancements are making testing increasingly complex and stringent. Singapore is well placed to serve this growing global demand, with our established semiconductor ecosystem of companies conducting activities across manufacturing, headquarters, and R&D.

As one of the world’s leading semiconductor hubs, Singapore continues to attract investments that create quality jobs for our local workforce. Learn more about KYEC’s latest investment here: https://go.gov.sg/edbnews220526fb

How can AI help visually impaired athletes run independently?
Google DeepMind is developing a running assistant powered by its Gemma AI model that helps blind and low-vision athletes navigate independently using real-time spatial understanding, without the need for human guides. To bring the solution closer to real-world deployment, Google DeepMind is partnering SG Enable to test and refine the product for accessibility and inclusivity.

This is one of many new AI partnerships and initiatives announced at the Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) Summit, as Singapore continues to strengthen its position as a leading AI hub:
⚪ Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) and Google are partnering to deploy frontier AI models in areas like health and life sciences. Google DeepMind will also train local researchers from the National Research Foundation Singapore on agentic AI tools, and Google Cloud AI tools will be used by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in scientific research and analysis.
⚪ OpenAI announced the “OpenAI for Singapore” initiative with a new Applied AI Lab. Through this, OpenAI will partner with companies to create advanced AI solutions, expand upskilling programmes with the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore and AI Singapore, and co-develop AI training content with SkillsFuture SG.
⚪ Temus launched its AI Foundry, which will create capabilities across areas such as AI architecture, data science, AI/ML engineering, and product development.

Find out more about the announcements from ATxSG and how Singaporeans can tap on new AI opportunities: https://go.gov.sg/edbnews200526fb