Tag: Singapore
Equinix will allocate more than S$9 million ($7 million) through 2028 to accelerate clean energy research and policy development in Singapore, positioning digital infrastructure and data center energy demand as...
• Singapore launches new ecosystem to accelerate high integrity blue carbon credit development and biomass measurement capabilities across Asia.• WWF and EDB partnership strengthens measurement, reporting and verification capacity while...
Sustainable fuels technology company Aether Fuels has raised $15 million in convertible note financing to accelerate development of its first commercial scale sustainable aviation fuel facility, a project that puts...
• The two countries signed an MoU to develop an Article 6.2-aligned carbon credit implementation agreement that will allow Singapore’s carbon-taxed emitters to offset up to 5 percent of their...
• New protocol enables governments to use private-sector crediting programmes for Paris Agreement compliance, expanding the supply of eligible emission reductions.• Standardised procedures aim to reduce market risk and improve...
Leaping into action in a nascent market In Singapore, the carbon-credit offset regime is now gaining structured depth. The NEA announced on 7 November 2025 that BeZero, Calyx and Sylvera...
• 300 hectares on Jurong Island allocated for renewable energy and low-carbon fuels• Additional 20 hectares to host Singapore’s largest data centre park with 700 MW capacity• Part of Singapore’s...
Singapore signals next stage in sustainable finance strategy The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has appointed Abigail Ng as its new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), effective 6 October 2025, marking...
A Global First in Singapore The city-state has become the first government worldwide to roll out a national plastic passport program, powered by Nasdaq-listed SMX technology and its research partner...
Ghana and Singapore are strengthening their cooperation on sustainable development and agribusiness following bilateral talks in Singapore. The two countries confirmed they will deepen collaboration across carbon markets, modern agriculture,...
Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division, in partnership with Microsoft, has released a position paper making the case for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a low-carbon backup fuel for Singapore’s fast-growing data...
Singapore Anchors Regional Climate Finance Push The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has secured $510 million in committed capital for a new fund targeting green infrastructure across Southeast and South...
Singapore’s regulators are easing the pressure on smaller businesses by extending timelines for climate reporting. The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) and Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) announced that...
Asia Pacific & Japan hyperscale data centre specialist AirTrunk has secured a record S$2.25 (US $1.65) billion green loan in Singapore to fund the development of its new Loyang-based facility,...
David Fogarty has been appointed Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS), effective 1 October 2025. He joins after 14 years at CBRE, where he most recently...
Singapore Management University (SMU) has successfully raised S$150 million through its inaugural Sustainability Bond, issued on 28 July 2025. The bond carries a coupon rate of 2.022% and matures in...
Singapore’s sustainable finance ecosystem has taken a significant step forward with the release of practical guidance for applying the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy (SAT), aimed at accelerating credible green and transition financing...
Singapore expands its global carbon market framework with a new bilateral Implementation Agreement with Chile, marking its fifth such pact under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. This legally binding...
Neste and DB Schenker have joined forces to accelerate low-emission logistics in Asia-Pacific, kicking off a trial that marks the first use of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for road transport...
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...
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...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced several green finance and capital market initiatives at the 20th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) meeting, co-chaired by Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister...
Singapore published an Environmental Crimes Money Laundering (ML) National Risk Assessment (NRA) which identifies the key threats and vulnerabilities in environmental crimes ML that Singapore is exposed to, and outlines...
Climate reporting to help companies ride the green transition All listed issuers to report from FY2025 and large non-listed companies from FY2027 The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) and...
12 initiatives and 5 enablers to decarbonise Singapore’s aviation sector and support sustainable growth The Singapore Sustainable Air Hub Blueprint was launched today by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for...
Singapore and Papua New Guinea (PNG) signed an Implementation Agreement on carbon credits cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The Agreement was signed by Minister for Sustainability and...
Singapore is planning to expand a pilot project that uses electricity to extract CO2 from seawater, in a bid to boost the ocean’s capacity to absorb carbon dioxide emissions. The...
The United Kingdom (UK) and Singapore held the 8th UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue in London yesterday. The Dialogue facilitated a useful exchange of views, and identified opportunities for further collaboration on...
As Singapore’s energy transition gains momentum, the clean energy industry is poised to experience significant workforce growth over the next decade. Results from the Energy Market Authority’s (EMA) Energy Sector...
More than 160 participants are in Singapore for the Singapore-IEA Regional Training Programme on Seizing Opportunities with Regional Power Grids. This event marks the seventh instalment of the Singapore-IEA Regional...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the People’s Bank of China announced the establishment of the China-Singapore Green Finance Taskforce. The GFTF will deepen bilateral cooperation in green and...
Morningstar Sustainalytics, a globally recognised provider of ESG research, ratings, and data, has appointed Yayoi Asazuma as Director, Client Relations based in Singapore, effective January 1st, 2023. She is responsible...
The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) is establishing a government chief sustainability officer position with effect from Jan 1, 2023, to drive the Republic’s sustainability efforts under the...
The International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), the World Bank and the Government of Singapore announced the launch of the Climate Action Data Trust (CAD Trust), and that initial integration and connection with...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced new initiatives to expand cooperation in green finance and deepen capital market linkages with China. The initiatives were discussed at the 18th Joint Council...
Hydrogen could supply up to half of power needs by 2050 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong outlined Singapore’s national strategy to develop hydrogen as a major...
The deal will facilitate trade and investment in green goods and services Builds on existing cooperation to take action on climate change and strengthen trade and investment in clean energy...
Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes was named chairman of Sun Cable, a clean energy start-up Sun Cable plans to supply solar power from Australia to Singapore via world’s longest subsea high...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched the ESG Impact Hub to spur co-location and collaboration between ESG FinTech start-ups and solution providers, financial institutions and real economy stakeholders. The...
Interim decarbonisation targets set for 2030, reinforcing commitment to net zero financed emissions by 2050 Represents one of the most comprehensive sets of decarbonisation targets in global banking industry Bank...
Pentagreen Capital aims to accelerate development of Asian sustainable infrastructure Sustainable infrastructure debt financing company Pentagreen Capital, which is backed by HSBC and Singapore state fund Temasek, has opened its...
Available in Hong Kong and Singapore, Citi’s new deposit solution supports clients’ sustainability priorities while advancing Citi’s commitment to sustainable financing Citi today announces the launch of a new sustainability-focused...
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the upcoming issuance of Singapore’s inaugural sovereign green bond – known as Green Singapore Government Securities (Infrastructure) [“Green SGS (Infra)”]. This green bond will...
The measures include requiring funds to provide details on their investment strategy and will take effect from January 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore said Singapore’s central bank issued new disclosure...
The collaboration has established Akaria Natural Capital as one of the first dedicated natural capital impact investment managers in Singapore. Schroders and Conservation International are today announcing a ground-breaking partnership...
Aslan Energy Capital, Singapore and PT Agri Maritim Sulteng, Indonesia have entered into a cooperation agreement, whereby Aslan Energy Capital will invest, develop and execute a multi-faceted green energy hub project in Palu, Central Sulawesi...
About the Event The Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summits bring together business leaders and investors globally to drive innovation and scale best practices in sustainable business and finance. Following the historic...
Interactive Brokers, an automated global electronic broker, launched Carbon Offsets to clients in Western Europe, Hong Kong, and Singapore. This new feature is available through IMPACT, Interactive Brokers’ mobile trading...
Singapore’s Sunseap Group said on Tuesday it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the provincial government of Indonesia’s Riau Islands to develop large-scale solar energy and storage plants to...
Atlas Technology Management (Atlas), the Singapore headquartered technology group and one of the world’s largest next-generation computing infrastructure-as-a-service providers, has announced its expansions plans as part of its move to...
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