Singapore
Temasek launches $4.5b subsidiary to invest in businesses with growth potential
Temasek launches $4.5b subsidiary to invest in businesses with growth potential
Called 65 Equity Partners, it will focus first on Singapore businesses.
SG manufacturing output down 3.4% YoY in September
Precision engineering, transport engineering and chemicals contributed the most.
Envisioning the Future of Buildings–Sustainable, Resilient, Hyper-Efficient and People-centric
Our buildings leave a huge carbon footprint on the planet – they consume about 30% of the world's energy, and account for almost 40% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing the emissions of the building lifecycle will be one of the most important areas in our fight against climate change. 28 cities, including London, New York, Tokyo and Sydney, have joined the Net-Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment, pledging to ensure that all buildings will operate at net-zero carbon by 2050. To achieve these sustainability goals, we need to transform the way we design, build and operate our buildings.
Latest research from Schneider Electric suggests most large organizations don’t know how to take meaningful climate action
89% of respondents indicate that they either intend to or have already changed their business model in response to climate change.
Only 21% consider their organization to be significantly advanced in the adaptation of their business model to be more environmentally or socially responsive.
Only 29% of respondents have plans in place to mitigate climate risks.
Rueil-Malmaison (France), October 5 2021 – Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management, who was recognized earlier this year by the Corporate Knights Global 100 Index as the world's most sustainable corporation, published new research today on how organizations are transforming their business models in response to climate change.
How Digitalization Connects with the Global Goal for Net Zero Carbon –And Why It Matters
Article by Schneider Electric
How to minimize five risks to life sciences facilities
Life Sciences companies face major challenges meeting increasing demand and ensuring regulatory compliance standards, while achieving their cost control goals. Production facilities are closely supervised by national regulators who oblige companies to conform to applicable GMP, (Good Manufacturing Processes). Since GMP procedures involve taking proactive steps to ensure quality and compliance in everything they do, drug manufacturers must accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies to address today’s business challenges and bring transformational changes to the way the lifecycle of medicinal products are managed.
Mapletree Logistics Trust DPU rises 5.7% to to 2.173 cents
Net property income also increased by 21.5% for the same period.
Deliveroo holds two-day mental wellness workshop for riders
Close to 50 riders attended the workshop.
ARA LOGOS records 9% lower DPU in Q3 FY21
Meanwhile, its NPI increased by 13.9%.
Frasers Centrepoint Trust’s DPU jumps by 39.3% in H2
The DPU grew to 6.089 Singapore cents from 4.372 in H2 2020.
KPMG’s Irving Low believes now is the time to reimagine the future of work
Organisations must sharply focus on corporate culture, leadership, and people development strategies.
Keppel REIT distributable income grows 20.8% to $159.9m
Keppel Bay Tower in Singapore was amongst the main contributors to the increase.
Singapore 2nd most competitive amongst wealth management centres
The country is highly competitive in the mass affluent, high-net-worth segments.
What are the four traits of digitally mature organisations?
Deloitte and SMU surveyed 48 executives to identify the four traits.
Market update: STI up 0.15%
HongKongLand showed the most growth.
OCBC extends S$148m green loan to Tong Eng Group unit
It is the bank’s first green loan to use the BCA’s BEEA tool.
Keppel DC REIT distributable income up 6.3% YoY in Q3
The group also maintained a strong portfolio occupancy rate of 98.1%.
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