Singapore’s Manufacturing Bet Is Paying Off — And APAC Talent Is Following the Money
There’s a reason global manufacturers keep landing in Singapore. It’s not just the tax incentives or the airport. It’s the rare convergence of infrastructure, regulatory trust, and a government that actually moves fast. The Singapore Economic Development Board recently published a comprehensive overview of the country’s advanced manufacturing positioning — and reading between the lines, […]
The Strait of Hormuz Is a STEM Talent Crisis in Slow Motion
The headlines are full of oil prices and geopolitical posturing. But the Strait of Hormuz crisis deserves a different kind of reading — one that most executive search firms aren’t having with their clients yet. This isn’t just a supply chain story. It’s a talent and leadership story. When the physical flow of methanol, sulfur, […]
Hormuz Disruption Is Now Hitting Southeast Asia’s Chemical Chain
Hormuz Disruption : Updates on the impact for Southeast Asia’s Chemical Chain For years, the Strait of Hormuz was treated as one of those geopolitical pressure points everyone worried about, but few believed would truly choke Asian industry in real time. That assumption is now being tested. What began as an energy and shipping shock […]
Strait of Hormuz Disruption and Its Likely Impact on SEA and Wider APAC Chemicals Markets and Hiring
Executive summary The Strait of Hormuz is structurally “systemic” to Asia’s energy and petrochemical cost base: in 2024, oil flows through the strait averaged about 20 million barrels/day (~20% of global petroleum liquids consumption), and ~20% of global LNG trade transited Hormuz; ~84% of Hormuz crude/condensate and ~83% of Hormuz LNG went to Asian markets […]
Global Hiring Trends in Specialty Chemicals, Petrochemicals, and Refineries for 2025 – Report
Global Hiring Trends (2025) Global Hiring Trends Specialty Chemicals, Petrochemicals, and Refineries (2025) A summary of key macroeconomic and industry growth trends, regional talent shifts, in-demand skills, and global mobility patterns. Industry Growth & Hiring Forecast ~3.5% Chemical Production Rebound Worldwide chemical production rebounded in 2024 after a flat 2023. 3.1-3.5% Growth Forecast for 2025 […]
Market Trends in Specialty Chemicals – Singapore & APAC
The specialty chemicals industry in Singapore, Southeast Asia (SEA), and the wider Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is undergoing significant transformation, driven by sustainability mandates, digitalization, and evolving regulatory landscapes. With increasing demand for high-performance materials, green chemistry solutions, and specialized applications, companies are investing in innovation, regional supply chain resilience, and workforce development. 1. Market Overview & Growth Drivers a) Regional […]
Shell sells 60 year old refinery in Singapore
Shell has reached an agreement to divest its refinery and petrochemical assets located in Singapore, a key oil hub in Asia. The sale involves transferring Shell’s interest in Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Singapore to a joint venture company known as CAPGC, majority-owned and operated by Indonesia’s Chandra Asri Group and minority-owned by Glencore Asian […]
