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Here is a selection of news articles about our latest accomplishments, achievements, and tech-related columns.

PBA Showcased on CNA - “Finding Future Business Leaders”
PBA Showcased on CNA - “Finding Future Business Leaders”(04 Feb 2023)The latest episode of Money Mind on CNA showcased PBA in a special segment on business succession...
PBA story on Tatler Asia – Foresights and Insights on Robotics!
PBA story on Tatler Asia – Foresights and Insights on Robotics! (17 May 2022)The feature highlighted PBA’s remarkable transformation story; that of a Phoenix - a mature company.
Catch PBA on Bloomberg Generation Next series
Catch PBA on Bloomberg Generation Next series(01 Nov 2021)The feature encapsulated the essence of our PBA story through the years.
《星洲头家》线上分享会 Towkays Webinar
《星洲头家》线上分享会 Towkays Webinar (19 Jul 2021)PBA CEO Derrick sharing his thoughts and the lessons learned from the former leaders.
PBA x SingPost Smart Letterbox launched in Punggol, Singapore
PBA x SingPost Smart Letterbox launched in Punggol, Singapore(16 Jul 2021)Watch the news to find out about the launch of PostPal in Punggol Singapore
PBA featured in Singapore's COVID-19 Response and Rethinking
PBA featured in Singapore's COVID-19 Response and Rethinking(01 Jun 2021)Read more about PBA response and contribution to the fight against Covid-19
Sunburst feature in Issue 37 Unmanned Systems Technology Magazine
Sunburst feature in Issue 37 Unmanned Systems Technology Magazine(01 Apr 2021)Read more about the technology behind PBA Sunburst UV bot.
A CNA Documentary feature on PBA’s response to the pandemic.
A CNA Documentary feature on PBA’s response to the pandemic.(31 Dec 2020)Watch how PBA and RACE remarkable efforts as a robotics and automation company to combat Covid-19.
PBA roll out Sunburst UV Bot at Frasers Property Thailand
PBA roll out Sunburst UV Bot at Frasers Property Thailand(29 Dec 2020)Read More about PBA rolls out UV-disinfecting mobile robots at Frasers Property Thailand
PBA x SingPost Smart letterboxes pilot trial at Singapore
PBA x SingPost Smart letterboxes pilot trial at Singapore(19 Dec 2020)Watch the launch of Postpal Smart Letter Box.
PBA rolls out UV-disinfecting mobile robots at HMI hospitals
PBA rolls out UV-disinfecting mobile robots at HMI hospitals(16 Sep 2020)Read how Enterprise Singapore (ESG) Scale Up Program fostered the relationship between PBA and HMI
Former MP Amrin Amin joins PBA Robotics as Strategy Director
Former MP Amrin Amin joins PBA Robotics as Strategy Director(07 Sep 2020)Read More about Amrin's decision to join PBA Group and his plans for the future
10 useful inventions by Singapore firms during Covid-19
10 useful inventions by Singapore firms during Covid-19(10 Aug 2020)Recognised by Business Times for Making A Difference during the pandemic along with 9 others
Sunburst UV Bots combats Covid-19 in Malaysian Hospitals
Sunburst UV Bots combats Covid-19 in Malaysian Hospitals(10 Aug 2020)Read more about our deployment in HMI Group's Regency Specialist Hospital and Mahkota Medical Centre
SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programme
SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programme(25 Jul 2020)Read more about the programme RACE Academy launched to boost employability of mid-career talents
Age not a barrier to upskill for a meaningful career
Age not a barrier to upskill for a meaningful career(23 Jul 2020)Attach and Train Talent Daniel Chua shares how the programme helped him join the R&A industry
Crisis, Meet Innovation
Crisis, Meet Innovation(21 Jul 2020)Watch the video by EDB Singapore, showcasing our response to Covid-19, Sunburst UV Bots and more
PBA X SMU SGUnited Skills Business and Digital Transformation
PBA X SMU SGUnited Skills Business and Digital Transformation(17 Jul 2020)Read more on how the programme protect livelihoods and reskill for the future for Singaporeans
Never too old to Go MAD and learn Robotics and Automation
Never too old to Go MAD and learn Robotics and Automation(16 Jun 2020)Read about the journey of RACE Attach and Train Talent Solman into R&A at age of 53
Learning Journey by Manpower Minister Josephine Teo
Learning Journey by Manpower Minister Josephine Teo(15 Jun 2020)Read as Minister Teo on acknowledges PBA’s efforts in fight against COVID-19 and RACE Academy
Good Morning America! Deploying UV Disinfecting mobile in Asia
Good Morning America! Deploying UV Disinfecting mobile in Asia (12 Jun 2020)We were on the ABC News morning talkshow to share the efficacy of UV-C lights against coronavirus
Work arrangements in a post-Covid era
Work arrangements in a post-Covid era(10 Jun 2020)Watch our Talent Partner share about work in a post-Covid era
Celebrating the humans behind the robots
Celebrating the humans behind the robots(07 Jun 2020)Catch the Humans of PBA Series on our YouTube Channel to understand what Go MAD means to employees
Making (light) waves all over the globe
Making (light) waves all over the globe(21 May 2020)Exterminate! Our Sunburst UV Bot hit headlines around the world
Uncovering the tech, safety features and benefits of PBA AMRs
Uncovering the tech, safety features and benefits of PBA AMRs(17 May 2020)Channel 8 crew have a behind-the-scenes look at Sunburst UV Bot being readied to take on the virus
The future of work
The future of work(09 May 2020)CEO Derrick Yap on flexible work arrangements and social distancing measures in plac
PBA Sunburst UV robots to be rolled out at malls and supermarkets
PBA Sunburst UV robots to be rolled out at malls and supermarkets(07 May 2020)Watch experts share on the efficacy of UV-C in fight against Covid-19 on Channel News Asia
Protecting frontline cleaning employees
Protecting frontline cleaning employees (25 Apr 2020)Our Sunburst UV Bots will be deployed in retail malls to protect patrons against Covid-19
Offering our know-how in fight against COVID-19
Offering our know-how in fight against COVID-19(24 Apr 2020)Read how PBA is offering their innovations and know-how, in the fight against Covid-19
PBA UV disinfecting robots to be deployed in fighting Covid-19
PBA UV disinfecting robots to be deployed in fighting Covid-19(23 Apr 2020)Read about PBA Sunburst UV Bot, which will soon be deployed in public areas to combat coronavirus
Frasers Property set to roll out PBA UV-disinfecting mobile robot
Frasers Property set to roll out PBA UV-disinfecting mobile robot(23 Apr 2020)Read more about PBA Sunburst UV Bot, will soon be deployed at Frasers Property Malls.
Sunburst UV bot launched to battle COVID-19
Sunburst UV bot launched to battle COVID-19(18 Apr 2020)Read more about the UV-C Disinfecting Mobile Robot launched by PBA to combat the pandemic
Making a Difference by donating masks
Making a Difference by donating masks (01 Apr 2020)Read our press release about our commitment of masks for the battle against Covid-19
Never too old to change the world
Never too old to change the world(25 Mar 2020)Read about the journey of our KAZE Project Manager, Joseph Yap, into R&A
Regroup, Upskill and Upgrade
Regroup, Upskill and Upgrade(04 Mar 2020)Watch CEO Derrick Yap and Senior Advisor Sim Gian San on the current economic climate
Being South-east Asia’s premier enabler of robotics
Being South-east Asia’s premier enabler of robotics(04 Jan 2020)Read about our transformation journey under CEO Derrick Yap stewardship
Enabling Industry 4.0
Enabling Industry 4.0(22 Oct 2019)Our CEO on the the Smart Industry Readiness Index
PBA x Menam Mechanika
PBA x Menam Mechanika(03 Oct 2019)Read about our collaboration with the established Thai Warehouse Automation solutions provider
Like a Phoenix
Like a Phoenix(01 Oct 2019)Our CEO on our dream to be a 100-year company
Buiding A Sustainable Business
Buiding A Sustainable Business(16 Aug 2019)On the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices
Leveraging experiences of senior employees
Leveraging experiences of senior employees (08 Aug 2019)Our CHRO talks about an ageing workforce and lifelong learning
Commitment, Capability and Collaboration
Commitment, Capability and Collaboration(20 Aug 2019)Our CEO talks about the 3Cs of Innovation
Developing Talents for the Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem
Developing Talents for the Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem(17 Jul 2019)Read more on PBA's role in the NTU-JTC Industry Talent Development Programme
Scale-up SG
Scale-up SG(10 Jul 2019)Our selection into the programme by Enterprise Singapore
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) Annual Workplan Seminar
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) Annual Workplan Seminar(11 May 2019)Read about our proof of concept for ICA's automated document delivery and storage solution
PBA x Frasers Property Thailand
PBA x Frasers Property Thailand(24 Apr 2019)Read about our collaboration with the renowned property developer.
Manufacturing 4.0
Manufacturing 4.0(10 Apr 2019)Read about our automation solutions for the Manufacturing industry
Innovate, Disrupt, Transform
Innovate, Disrupt, Transform(22 Mar 2019)Our CEO discusses the business landscape in the region
Team up to Expand Abroad
Team up to Expand Abroad(08 Mar 2019)Our CEO talks about Global expansion.
The Importance of Collaboration
The Importance of Collaboration(14 Feb 2019)Our CEO talks about our business transformation.
The Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
The Entrepreneur of the Year Awards(22 Nov 2018)Emerging overall winners at The Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Creating Quality Jobs with Industry 4.0
Creating Quality Jobs with Industry 4.0(16 Oct 2018)On our participation in creating R&D facilities.
The Manufacturing Campus of Industry 4.0
The Manufacturing Campus of Industry 4.0(16 Oct 2018)Our plan on creating a robotics manufacturing facility in 2020.
The Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
The Entrepreneur of the Year Awards(10 Oct 2018)Our CEO winning an Established Entrepreneur Award.
The Importance of Industry 4.0
The Importance of Industry 4.0(27 Sep 2018)Our win after adopting a new business model.
The Asia Hardware Battle 2018
The Asia Hardware Battle 2018(25 Sep 2018)On the latest robotics competition our CEO was a judge in.
Providing higher value for Electronics Manufacturing
Providing higher value for Electronics Manufacturing(09 Jul 2018)Our BD Manager on advanced manufacturing and providing high-value solutions
Automating farming of strawberries
Automating farming of strawberries (20 Jun 2018)Watch our robotic arm solution for seeding and transplanting process for strawberries.
The future of factory jobs
The future of factory jobs(09 Jun 2018)Driving Industry 4.0 in the region through Robotics Automation Centre of Excellence (RACE) Academy
Raising the Bar in Robotics
Raising the Bar in Robotics(06 Jun 2018)Advice on Changing Workers’ Mindsets and Industry 4.0 Revolution
Ecosystem to boost innovation and revolutionise business
Ecosystem to boost innovation and revolutionise business(21 May 2018)Building an ecosystem for businesses to collaborate and providing products and technology.
Tapping on the region's value and Industry 4.0
Tapping on the region's value and Industry 4.0(10 May 2018)Our CEO on how SMEs can punch above their weight with the help of automation
PBA x Money 89.3FM
PBA x Money 89.3FM(24 Apr 2018)Listen to CEO Derrick and Dr Lee Eng Wah and their insights on R&D and, Robotics and Automation
Innovate or Perish
Innovate or Perish(06 Apr 2018)Our CEO talks about the fast-paced robotics industry.
Advisers for the New Generation
Advisers for the New Generation(04 Apr 2018)Read about our CEO’s sandbox approach to entrepreneurship.
The official opening of ANTI
The official opening of ANTI(23 Mar 2018)Read more about our Corporate venture arm Advanced New Technology Incubator (ANTI)
The PBA x Hanwha Partnership
The PBA x Hanwha Partnership(26 Feb 2018)Our new robot production facility with Hanwha Robotics.
ST Kinetics x PBA for Robotics Project
ST Kinetics x PBA for Robotics Project(26 Feb 2018)Read about our collaboration with the renowned engineering group.
Rally behind a common goal
Rally behind a common goal(16 Oct 2017)Our CEO on entrepreneurship and giving back to the community
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY)
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY)(13 Oct 2017)Our win as EY Entrepreneur Of The Year, Diversified Engineering
Reinventing for Success
Reinventing for Success(11 Sep 2017)Our CEO on constantly reinventing the business to keep up with the changes
In a Race to make robotics sexy
In a Race to make robotics sexy(08 Jul 2017)Check out the futuristic design of our Robotics Automation Centre of Excellence (RACE) Academy
Taking Robotics to a higher level
Taking Robotics to a higher level(01 Jun 2017)Read how Robotics solutions are the way forward, for factory floors - Smart Factory
Remaining Lean and Fast as a startup
Remaining Lean and Fast as a startup(17 Apr 2017)Read more about PBA Group transformation to remain lean and fast
Upskill for Industry 4.0
Upskill for Industry 4.0(05 Apr 2017)Our CEO on how we can remain relevant in this age
Advanced Manufacturing Commemoration Ceremony
Advanced Manufacturing Commemoration Ceremony(04 Apr 2017)On being recognised for strategic advanced manufacturing
Shaking things up early for sustained growth
Shaking things up early for sustained growth(13 Feb 2017)Our transformation from distribution to IP owner
Heading abroad for growth
Heading abroad for growth(09 Jan 2017)Our expansion to Clark, the Philippines, Ommen, the Netherlands and California, The United States
Here's help in Race for robotics excellence
Here's help in Race for robotics excellence(02 Dec 2016)Read how RACE is working with agencies like e2i, WSG and SPETA to train talent for R&A ecosystem
Rise of digital factories
Rise of digital factories(13 Oct 2016)Our MoU with Meiban Group to digitalise its factory operations together with Arcstone
From trade to diversified business
From trade to diversified business(28 Jul 2016)CEO Derrick Yap shares how overseas development can help promote business transformation
Switching gears to stay ahead
Switching gears to stay ahead(27 Jul 2016)Our growth story - realigning our focus to our goals and expanding in a structured way
A robotic brain for cleaning industry
A robotic brain for cleaning industry(06 May 2016)Our workforce management system, Pandora, transforming the cleaning industry
From Market Player to Creator
From Market Player to Creator(01 Apr 2016)A dialogue with CEO Derrick Yap for our win as a Singapore SME 1000 company
Helping businesses understand R&A
Helping businesses understand R&A(15 Mar 2016)Our non-profit robotics hub, RACE, to help smaller firms learn about the various robotics sol
Drawing the fine line between family and family business
Drawing the fine line between family and family business(02 Jul 2014)Our CEO on the challenges as second-generation business leader
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