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TOPLINE

More than a defence contractor – ST Engineering’s Vincent Chong is ready for the next lap

To see the group as a mere defence proxy cashing in on conflict misses the plot entirely

Addvalue is one of the few SGX-listed companies with a business profile overtly aligned with today’s geopolitical currents.
MARK TO MARKET

Addvalue should rethink value-unlocking move

The business it plans to spin off may garner a lofty valuation on Nasdaq, but its own shares may be plagued by a holding company discount

The 10-day Artemis II mission was America’s first successful moon mission since the Apollo series in the 1970s.
THINKING ALOUD

Space race tightening for the spoils of the moon

Estimates put the current space economy at about US$600 billion

The ultimate goal of the Artemis programme is to establish a long-term presence on the moon as a stepping stone to eventual human exploration of Mars.

Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after trip around moon

Nasa is seeking to achieve a crewed moon landing ahead of China

The Nasa Artemis II crew, (from left) mission specialist Christina Koch, mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, commander Reid Wiseman, and pilot Victor Glover (front), pose for a group photo inside the Orion spacecraft on their way home following a flyby of the far side of the Moon on Apr 6, 2026.

Nasa Artemis II astronauts prepare to end Moon mission in ‘fireball’ re-entry

Mission aims to establish long-term US presence on moon before China

SpaceX is reportedly seeking a valuation at IPO of more than US$2 trillion.
MARK TO MARKET

SpaceX’s IPO may hold lessons for Singapore

When companies go public, their founders and managers should communicate a big vision rather than a plan to just deliver incremental gains

A replica of the toilet aboard the Artemis II, used for training at the Johnson Space Center, Houston. The Universal Waste Management System comes equipped with a funnel and hose for urination, and there is a seat with a hole for bowel movements.

On Nasa’s moon mission, the biggest headache has been the toilet

The UWMS comes equipped with a funnel and hose for urination, and there is a seat with a hole for bowel movements

A crowd gathered at the museum Space Center Houston watching the live launching of Artemis II for its moon mission via a large screen, in Houston on Apr 1.

With cheers and tears, Houston reclaims its place as ‘space city’

The Artemis II mission elicits deep feelings for many Americans, particularly in the home of mission control

The crew are set to travel farther in space than anyone in history.

Nasa astronauts reach safe orbit in historic moon mission

[AUSTIN] Nasa’s crew of astronauts launched to space and reached a stable orbit, kicking off a landmark journey that will take them closer to the lunar surface than anyone has been in more than 50 yea...

The global space economy is projected to grow from US$630 billion in 2023 to US$1.8 trillion by 2035.
THE BROAD VIEW

Sustainability is Singapore’s edge in the space-tech economy

A clear focus on sustainability and ethics signals trust and strengthens partnerships