The biomedical sector is a key engine of the Singapore economy. Within this sector, the vaccine industry is set to flourish with the growing economies of China and India, and Singapore is well-positioned to ride on this wave.

By Ruth Wong

In the western region of Singapore, employees of GSK Biologicals busy themselves with setting up their company’s first vaccine manufacturing plant in Asia. Never mind that they are working in temporary office blocks. The excitement of being the pioneers of the plant and becoming a part of Singapore’s thriving biomedical industry certainly make up for the challenges faced...

If the word “boardroom” brings to mind a stuffy meeting involving a group of men with graying hair, think again. Boardroom Limited, a Singapore Exchange-listed company with an impressive and extensive portfolio, is anything but.

By Melissa Leong

Angelin Loh and Yang Shuzhen, both accounting graduates from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, have come a long way since joining the Boardroom Limited group 11 years and two years ago respectively. Both unhesitatingly describe their work as “challenging yet satisfying”...

For a multinational company like Siemens, having various departments make for good training ground for management trainee candidates.

By Lim Yan Wen

For Liu Bi Sheng, his most unforgettable experience from the Siemens’ Commercial Apprenticeship Programme (CAPAP) was when the CFOs (Chief Financial Officers) from the other Siemens offices, who were Germans, specially arranged sessions with the candidates to get their feedback and comments about the programme...

As the saying goes: “The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.” The value and importance of training, especially in the defense industry, cannot be underestimated. However, there are some scenarios that are simply too dangerous or costly to conduct exercises for in real life. To provide realistic training without compromising safety, simulators are often the first choice.

By Azhar Jalil

Just as Singapore is a vibrant cosmopolitan city, L’Oréal Singapore is a company that embraces diversity, dynamism and most importantly, passion.

By Lim Yan Wen

Ask Cheryl Tan what she likes best about returning to Singapore after spending seven years in Perth, Australia, she has this to say, “I think the rate of [career] progression is much faster in Singapore. As a city, it’s always buzzing with activities, it’s a city that never sleeps!” The Product Executive under L’Oréal’s Consumer Products Division is not only enthusiastic about being back in Singapore, she is passionate about her work at L’Oréal as well...

At Citi, the Operations & Technology function is far from being the back-office support function for the financial institution. It is a key partner to the business in the product design, sales and product delivery.

By Lim Yan Wen

At the leading global financial services company, Operations & Technology (O&T) is seen as a competitive differentiator. It is no surprise then that about 50% of Citi’s workforce in Singapore is in Operations & Technology...

A powerhouse in the global maritime industry, Sembcorp Marine has grown from strength to strength. Bustling with activity, its yards promise a diverse range of jobs for those willing to take up the challenge.

By Azhar Jalil

You might be surprised to know that Singapore is a very big player in the global maritime industry, with a global market share of about 70% for jack-up drilling rigs, 50% for semi-submersible drilling rigs, 70% for conversion of floating production systems and 20% for ship repair. The driving force behind Singapore’s growth as a integrated maritime hub of choice are companies such as Sembcorp Marine, which provides a full spectrum of turnkey solutions ranging from ship repair, shipbuilding, ship conversion, rig building to offshore engineering & construction...

At MTU Asia, a highly qualified and committed workforce drives the company’s growth. We spoke with three employees, who joined the organisation after graduating with engineering degrees.

By Colin Lim

MTU Asia, located in Singapore, is the regional operational headquarters in Asia and extended arm of MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH. MTU is one of the leading global suppliers of diesel engines and drive systems for applications such as marine, power generation and defense industries. Their product portfolio covers diesel engines of up to 9.100 kW...

Imagine a working environment with structured training, extensive support, high quality standards and cutting-edge technology. Sounds like a dream? Not at Makino Asia Pte Ltd.

By Azhar Jalil

A leading manufacturer of precision machining tools, Makino is a global company that seeks to maintain its advantage in the market by being innovative and continuously improving. The company started out in Japan in 1937 and has since branched out to have regional headquarters in the US, Germany and Singapore.

Huawei Technologies may be a learning organisation, but academic performance is not the only thing they look for in potential employees. A high EQ and having fun are equally important.

By Lim Yan Wen

Having brilliant academic results may indicate a high IQ, but to succeed at work and in life, EQ may be the key instead. Or at least that’s what Mr He Rong, Managing Director of Huawei Technologies thinks.