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EMA, NTU, and Enterprise SG develop playbook on Scope 2 emissions reduction
EMA, NTU, and Enterprise SG develop playbook on Scope 2 emissions reduction
The first two sections of the playbook are available for digital viewing.
G.H.Y Culture & Media unit to co-produce a drama series with iQIYI
The new drama series will be a sequel to Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty
Keppel Infrastructure Trust's distributable income falls to $106.1m in 9M2024
Its environmental services segment also saw a 16.4% decrease.
Intraco issues new digital securities denominated in SGD and USD
Both were issued under the SDAX CP Facility Programme.
MPA and IRENA ink MoU to boost energy transition for maritime and port sectors
The partners will help countries to shift to clean energy via training programmes.
Singapore ranks 5th most globally connected and influential city
The city rose from 7th place last year.
UOI profit before tax decline 2% to $22.1m in 9M2024
Still, its insurance revenue rose by 14% to $79.4m.
Manual methods still dominate Singapore's sustainability efforts despite tech advances
Five in 10 firms rely on manual processes to measure sustainability performance.
COTD: Industrial sales volume in Q3 rises after Fed rate cut
The rising manufacturing activity may also drive industrial property sales.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.49%; Top stock is Jardine C&C
Jardine C&C is the top stock with a 1.80% increase.
SG proposes int'l committee for SICC to hear global civil appeals
The committee will have ad hoc members from foreign courts referring appeals
SG prime office rents 2nd highest in APAC at $165 per square foot
The vacancy rate stabilised at 6.6% during Q3.
Singapore grants conditional approval for 1.75 GW of Aussie power imports
Solar energy will be transported to the city-state via subsea cables.
NUS and Vietnam’s FPT inject US$50m to advance AI-driven solutions
They will also conduct internships and PhD research opportunities, amongst others.
Singapore develops framework for RECs in cross-border electricity trade
The timeline for this framework is still being finalised.
AcroMeta to divest Life Science Incubator for $2.7m
It holds a 70% stake in the company.
Ben Kuang Marine to redeem $3.5m bond
The company has also proposed to issue up to $3.5m bonds due 2027.
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