Singapore
UOB adopts the Equator Principles to refine sustainability strategy
The bank will apply the principles to assess and manage environmental and social risk projects.
Schneider Electric reaches number 1 spot for sustainability in its sector by ESG rating agency Vigeo Eiris
Schneider confirms inclusion within FTSE4Good Index and main Euronext Vigeo Eiris indices among world sustainability leaders.
How sustainability can differentiate your brand and increase commercial building value
As the world economy recovers from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, building owners and operators are facing a range of new challenges. This post will discuss how making your buildings more sustainable can help you meet these challenges by strengthening your brand.
Foreign wholesale trade up 47.3% YoY for Q2 2021
Petroleum products lead the increase with a 100% increase YoY.
Singapore, China affirm bilateral economic ties in IPC Meeting
The two countries discussed the progress of bilateral cooperation projects and agreements.
Domestic trades jump by 49.8% YoY for Q2 2021
The trade of metals, timber, and construction materials contributed the most, seeing a 105.2% increase.
A bridge over digitalised water: Smart Water brings Singapore and Netherlands together
Singapore is not alone in its Smart Water journey, and private companies from all over the world are offering solutions.
Daily briefing: US VP Harris to visit SG next week; SG economy relies on 'openness': Health Minister
And Singapore will not reach herd immunity despite the high vaccination rate.
Market Update: STI Up 0.56%
SATS, DairyFarm, and Capitaland were seen with the least growth today.
Majority of SG executives said automation helped upskill finance staff
More than half of C-suite executives said automation relieved them of at least a quarter of their workload.
Vaccinated Travel Lanes to be implemented in Singapore
The pilot VTL arrangements will take place with Brunei and Germany.
Fully vaccinated COVID-19 patients to be allowed to isolate at home: MoH
This new policy on fully vaccinated patients with mild or no symptoms will be piloted on 30 August.
4 new classifications of travelers announced by Singapore
Countries and vaccination statuses would be included in the classification.
More Singaporeans can return to the office, attend events
More than 1,000 attendees can go to one event as long as all of them are fully vaccinated.
Nanofilm net profit slips 2.3% to S$18.1m in H1 2021
This is due to higher expenses in the new Shanghai Plant 2 and new product introduction projects.
ESR Cayman profit up 60% to $313.30m
The company also recorded $509.23m in EBITDA.
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