Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆

From life lessons and words of encouragement to quiet moments of support, fathers and father figures play an important role in shaping who we become.

Today, we celebrate and thank all fathers for the care, guidance and strength they bring to their families every day.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 “𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺” 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀?

Biology is already quietly at work in many of the products we use — from the yoghurt in our fridge to the enzymes in our laundry detergent.

Synthetic biology takes that natural ability and helps us create smarter and more precise products — allowing scientists to engineer living organisms to produce ingredients, materials and compounds that are better, more sustainable, and in some cases, entirely new.

The opportunity is significant. The global bioeconomy is projected to contribute up to US$4 trillion annually within the next decade — and Singapore has the opportunity to be part of that growth.

That is why A*STAR SIFBI and National University of Singapore have launched the SIFBI–NUS Synthetic Biology Joint Lab — a platform designed to close the gap between scientific discovery and commercial products that companies can actually bring to market.

Led by Professor Jay Keasling, one of the world's foremost figures in synthetic biology, the lab brings together three capabilities:
🔹 AI-guided design to dramatically shorten development timelines
🔹 Scalable biological production using engineered fungal systems
🔹 Access to novel compounds for ingredients, materials and health applications
Companies keen to develop sustainable alternatives can engage the lab directly — bringing their problem statements and co-developing solutions to scale innovations commercially.

Read more about the announcement here https://www.a-star.edu.sg/sifbi/news-and-events/press-releases/news-events/press-releases/launch-of-astar-sifbi-and-nus-synthetic-biology-joint-lab

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻

A*STAR was honoured to host H.E. President To Lam of Vietnam and his delegation at A*STAR ARTC and A*STAR SIMTech during his State Visit to Singapore, accompanied by Minister for Digital Development and Information Mrs Josephine Teo as Minister-in-Attendance.

The visit showcased Singapore’s advanced manufacturing capabilities, including embodied AI and humanoid robotics at the Humanoid Arena for High-Value Manufacturing (HuMan), as well as smart manufacturing technologies at the Model Factory.

It also marked a significant step in strengthening Singapore-Vietnam innovation ties, with A*STAR ARTC and Becamex IDC signing an MoU to establish the Vietnam Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (VAMRC).

Together, these efforts will help bring research closer to industry, strengthen regional manufacturing capabilities, and accelerate technology adoption across Southeast Asia.

How do we know the measurements we rely on every day are accurate?

From the fuel used in ships to the products we manufacture and the standards that keep us safe, measurement science helps ensure we can trust the numbers behind the systems we depend on.

At A*STAR National Metrology Centre (A*STAR NMC), Dr Fan Yan is helping make that possible. Her work in developing automated calibration systems improves measurement reliability, supporting industries that rely on precision every day.

Beyond research, Dr Fan is also passionate about growing capabilities in the field. As Singapore’s first WSQ-certified adult trainer in metrology, she has helped strengthen training and raise measurement standards across the industry.

Recognised on the SG100 Women in Tech List 2025 and as a recipient of the Exemplary SkillsFuture @ Public Service Award 2024, Dr Fan’s journey shows how science behind the scenes helps build trust, quality and confidence in the world around us.

🔍 Learn more about A*STAR NMC’s Time and Humidity Lab: https://www.a-star.edu.sg/nmc/Research-and-Development/Labs/TL

✨ 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗥𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝗷𝗶

May this special occasion bring moments of reflection, gratitude and togetherness.

From all of us at A*STAR, Selamat Hari Raya Haji to all who celebrate.

🦠 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸

Hosted in Singapore for the first time, brought together researchers, clinicians, industry and public health leaders to strengthen collaboration in vaccines, immunotherapy and translational science.

Discussions across the congress highlighted a shared priority: building stronger regional capabilities in research, clinical trials, manufacturing and rapid deployment to prepare for future health threats.

Together with partners across healthcare and industry, A*STAR continues to translate science into solutions that strengthen health resilience in Singapore and beyond.

👉 Explore collaboration opportunities with A*STAR IDL:
https://www.a-star.edu.sg/idlabs/

🚗⚡ 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁

Congratulations to the SITEM team from A*STAR IHPC on receiving the STE IC Distinguished Award at STE:Fest 2026.

SITEM is Singapore’s first integrated modelling and simulation platform for EV infrastructure planning, helping agencies better coordinate transport demand, charging behaviour and grid planning as Singapore transitions towards electric vehicles.

Through data-driven modelling, SITEM supports more coordinated and informed planning for Singapore’s EV future.

🎥 Watch the video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9msBMI8EWLo

🦠 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲

Recent developments involving Ebola and hantavirus highlight the importance of rapid data sharing and global collaboration.

A*STAR BII supports the analysis and sharing of pathogen data through the GISAID initiative, while A*STAR IDL works with global partners to strengthen diagnostics, therapies and outbreak preparedness.

👉 Read more in The Straits Times: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/risk-of-another-pandemic-crisis-remains-ong-ye-kung

Risk of another pandemic crisis remains: Ong Ye Kung Singapore's Health Minister Ong Ye Kung urges global vigilance against future pandemics, highlighting critical areas for preparedness. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

☀️ 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 — 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗮𝗯 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

A*STAR has signed a five-year research collaboration with Commonwealth Fusion Systems to help develop technologies for future fusion power plants.

By contributing expertise in advanced materials and manufacturing, A*STAR is supporting efforts to turn fusion energy into a scalable clean energy source.

The partnership also creates opportunities for Singapore to build new capabilities and talent in the growing global fusion sector.

🔬 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁

Trusted measurement underpins the technologies and systems we rely on every day.

Last week, A*STAR NMC brought industry and partners together to discuss how measurement confidence supports advanced manufacturing, standards, and global market access.

As technologies grow more complex, accurate, and reliable measurement will remain critical to trusted innovation.

👉 Find out more: https://www.a-star.edu.sg/nmc