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Amid the influential discussions at the World Economic Forum, where global leaders shape the future of trillion-dollar economies, two social entrepreneurs are tackling a critical yet often overlooked challenge—creating economic...
Equinix successfully issued SGD 500 million in green bonds, marking its inaugural entry into Singapore’s bond market and the first such issuance by a U.S. corporate in over five years....
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced achieving carbon neutrality across its global operations by the end of 2024, marking a key milestone in its climate action strategy. Paul...
DBS and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) have signed a landmark MOU to help Singapore’s manufacturing sector reduce emissions and stay competitive in the green economy. This collaboration—the first between...
Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) is enforcing stricter ESG disclosure requirements on 12 pension fund managers to boost transparency in risk management and investment strategies. The details:...
In the dynamic landscape of global finance, few narratives are as compelling as that of Dr. Yanan Wu and the meteoric rise of Surfin. From its inception inspired by the...
Masdar, TotalEnergies, and EPointZero have signed a Framework for Action (FFA) to drive clean energy expansion in Africa and Asia, reinforcing UAE-France business cooperation. Strategic Collaboration The agreement, signed on...
IFC’s First Sustainability-Linked Loan in Indonesia The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced its first sustainability-linked loan in Indonesia, aimed at advancing green building certification and decarbonizing retail and logistics...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has strengthened its ESG Product Platform by incorporating critical details about Sustainable and Responsible Investing (SRI) Funds, enhancing access to sustainability-themed financial products. This...
The Philippines has partnered with UAE’s Masdar, signing a $15 billion deal to develop renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS), with a capacity of...
Mobilizing substantial capital: Global impact leader responsAbility Investments has advanced its Asia Climate Strategy to over $350 million in its third funding round, surpassing initial private sector capital mobilization goals....
The National University of Singapore (NUS), in partnership with Northern Trust and UOB, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to tokenise green bond reporting credentials, a first for Singapore’s higher education...
KPMG Singapore and the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) have released their joint Budget 2025 Proposal, “Designing Singapore’s Future Together: Ready, Refreshed, and Resilient for Tomorrow.” The proposal outlines strategies...
Philippine’s SEC Issues Draft Framework for Green Equity Offerings The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled a draft memorandum circular outlining the Green Equity Guidelines, a framework designed...
Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia signed a decree allocating 15.6 million kilolitres (KL) of biodiesel for 2025, increasing the biodiesel blend to 40% (B40) by February. “The...
Vietnam has enacted a new Electricity Law, effective February 1, 2025, to modernize its energy sector and create a robust framework for renewable energy development. The amended law addresses longstanding...
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has solidified its renewable energy commitment through a landmark CPPA with Fengmiao I Offshore Wind Farm, a project led by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). The agreement...
Verra, the global leader in climate action and sustainable development standards, has joined the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA) to advance climate initiatives in Southeast Asia. This partnership aligns Verra’s...
Why it matters: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supporting innovative financial tools like sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) to accelerate climate action in Thailand and across Asia. These bonds tie financial...
Singapore has announced the world’s first Master’s in Sustainable Healthcare and an Executive Fellowship to tackle climate change’s growing impact on healthcare systems. Launched by the Centre for Sustainable Medicine...
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