The main goal of Rize is to further develop sustainable rice farming, which accounts for more than 10% of global methane output. Rize, an agritech firm, has just clinched USD$14 million in Series A funding. The funding will go towards boosting their tech platforms in order to enhance sustainable rice farming. Rize is basically revolutionising how we approach rice cultivation - a staple that feeds billions but also poses significant environmental challenges. With ...
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A total of seven Sony topical workshops led by professionals will offer tips and tricks on professional photography and content creation. Are you ready to capture the world through a new lens and elevate your creative skills to dazzling heights? If that sounds like your kind of adventure, then you're in for a treat. Sony is thrilled to roll out the red carpet for its upcoming Alpha Sessions. The event is a ...
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Accacia, a decarbonisation platform focusing on the real estate and infrastructure sectors, has recently secured $6.5 million in pre-Series A funding. Founded in 2022 by a trio of INSEAD alumni - Annu Talreja, Piyush Chitkara, and Jagmohan Garg - Accacia is a visionary response to one of the most pressing challenges of our times: climate change. With real estate and construction activities responsible for about 40 per cent of global greenhouse gas ...
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Discover the future of home living at the Bosch pop-up store, located at Jewel Changi Airport. Bosch has recently announced the grand opening of its very first pop-up store at Jewel Changi Airport, nestled just outside Shaw Theatres at Basement 2. Open from 3 May to 2 August 2024, the pop-up will be available from 10am to 10pm daily. Whether you're setting up a new nest, revamping your seasoned abode, or just ...
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mc.2 is celebrating two decades of style and innovation with a spectacular anniversary sale. For twenty years, mc.2 has been offering smart, sophisticated solutions tailored for every kind of abode. And this May, mc.2 is celebrating its 20th anniversary in grand style, and you’re invited to join the festivities! With a sprawling showroom of over 9,000 square feet, mc.2 has been a destination for those who covet the latest in home fashion ...
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Bentley Environmental Foundation has announced its support for an environmental initiative in Thailand, partnering with everwave. Imagine the serene waters of Thailand’s major rivers, unfortunately marred by the persistent problem of plastic waste. Here’s where Bentley’s new initiative sweeps in, with a smart, refuse-collecting boat decked out with AI technology. The boat is equipped with drones and cameras, powered by artificial intelligence to track, collect, and transport 20 tons of garbage each ...
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Cathay Pacific and its tree initiative have achieved 30,000 mangrove trees planted in Southeast Asia since 2021. Since the launch of its "1 Ticket, 1 Tree" initiative in 2021, Cathay Pacific has been making waves. This project has recently celebrated the planting of its 30,000th mangrove tree, a big milestone. The concept is brilliantly simple yet profoundly impactful: for every ticket purchased from key Southeast Asian nations during a specified campaign period, ...
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The formalisation of an MOU between Coastal Sustainability Alliance members Ken Energy and Green COP at Singapore Maritime Week 2024 aims to enhance Biobutanol use in maritime operations. Exciting times are upon us as the Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA has recently unveiled an ambitious venture into the realm of maritime biofuels. It's a S$10 million leap towards a greener maritime horizon, announced with fanfare during Singapore Maritime Week 2024. The CSA, with ...
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The Alfa Romeo Milano Alfa Romeo Junior is the Giulietta and Mito hot hatchbacks' successor. Update 16 April 2024: You just gotta love the Italians. After having been launched as the Alfa Romeo Milano, an Italian government official declared that the use of the name 'Milano' is banned by law. So folks, here we have the Alfa Romeo Junior. Compact controversy indeed! Sean and I were having a chat about Alfa Romeo ...
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HDB homeowners can unlock triple the savings with stackable discounts and additional eCashback at Audio House from now till 30th April 2024. Audio House has recently teamed up with the National Environment Agency's Climate Friendly Households Programme (CFHP) to bring you an offer that's as green as it gets. Starting 15 April 2024, you can march right into their showroom with your $300 Climate Vouchers in hand, ready to snag some top-tier ...
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