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Banking & finance
'We need financial regulation as a major public policy tool': Tharman
Tharman says this requires “shifting mindsets” about the role of central banks and financial regulators.
June 08, 2023
Sustainability
Are carbon credits credible?
Singapore’s plan of becoming a carbon trading hub faces its first major hurdle: growing scrutiny over carbon credits worldwide.
February 16, 2023
Sustainability
Are carbon credits credible?
Singapore’s plan of becoming a carbon trading hub faces its first major hurdle: growing scrutiny over carbon credits worldwide.
February 16, 2023
Singapore economy
IRAS move to waive GST on carbon credits will see demand spike as carbon tax increases from 2024: KPMG
IRAS has moved to waive GST for the issuance, transfer and sale of carbon credits for transactions from Nov 23 this year.
December 29, 2022
Sustainability
Parliament passes carbon tax rate hike from 2024, Singapore's emissions to peak by 2028
“Global warming doesn’t pause because of inflation".
November 09, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Singapore can improve on waste management, biodiversity and gender equality: Deloitte
The report focuses on five key aspects of sustainability: energy and climate, biodiversity, water, waste and gender equality.
November 03, 2022
Sustainability
As sustainability demands grow, laggard companies may be 'written off': Teo Chee Hean
“Questions will be asked about your company’s strategies to avoid stranded assets.”
June 07, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Temasek Holdings invests in southeast Asian forestry fund as carbon tax looms
Temasek is among investors including Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank that are investing in the New Forests Tropical Asia Forest Fund 2
March 03, 2022
Budget 2022
'Daunting' and 'significant': analysts react to Singapore's carbon tax rate hike
"As power generators, Sembcorp Industries and Keppel Corp may be negatively affected via higher taxation on carbon."
February 22, 2022
Budget 2022
Singapore's 'very bold' plans to hasten net zero by half a century
“It may even be seen as too aggressive from members of industry and companies... but it is the right thing to do.”
February 20, 2022