Singapore
Singapore standardizes template for corporate environmental risk assessment
A workgroup composed of Citi, DBS, HSBC, OCBC, StanChart, and UOB worked on the questionnaire.
Green hiring went up by 15% in 2021
Most of the recruitment of green workers came from the finance sector.
ICA to use more automation in new clearance concept for cargo
It will provide efficient cargo clearance for importers and transport firms.
Singapore insurance conduct committee releases third paper on industry best practices
The latest set of guidelines focuses on elevating higher standards for FA Reps and FAFs.
Enterprise SG launches programme to provide startups access to Sweden market
The programme will be run in partnership with Swedish digital accelerator Epicenter.
Singapore zooms in on renewable energy amidst energy insecurity
Senoko said increasing prices and gas supply disruptions increased focus on the clean energy transition.
Keppel O&M ships first dual-fuel dredger built in SG
The dregder can run on LNG.
Singtel prices 5-year sustainability-linked bond
The bond will be drawn down under a $10b euro medium term note programme.
Gov't inks deal with New Zealand on sustainable aviation
The two countries will work on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel trial, amongst others.
Yangzijiang spin-off to make STI Index debut on April 28
The spin-off will have the same investable weight as Yangzijiang Shipbuilding.
Ascott Residence Trust issues first sustainability-linked bond of $200m
This is the first sustainability-linked bond by a Singapore-listed real estate trust.
DBS opens barbell income fund to retail investors
Investors can buy into the fund with a minimum of $1,000.
Government inks deal with New Zealand to boost food, trade innovation
The deals seek to boost bilateral trade and develop sustainable food innovations.
Chart of the Day: 80.3% residential unit buyers in Q1 2022 are locals
Less than half of transactions are priced below $1.5m.
Equity market faces 6 threats
The equity market outlook depends on how well stocks deal with these threats.
Market update: STI up 0.96%
Genting Singapore had the most growth.
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