Halimah Yacob

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Sembcorp receives investment licence to develop new industrial park in Vietnam

The park, which measures 293.7 hectares, is located in Can Tho City, a Class 1 city in Vietnam.
Impact of climate crisis could be more severe than Covid-19: President Halimah - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Climate change

Impact of climate crisis could be more severe than Covid-19: President Halimah

"Our society grows when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in."
SGX Bull Charge raises $3.63 mil for beneficiaries through virtual charity run - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Charity

SGX Bull Charge raises $3.63 mil for beneficiaries through virtual charity run

The virtual run clocked in over 150,000 km, surpassing its 100,000 km target.

Singapore economy

There is 'great urgency' to transform Singapore's economy: President Halimah

“Much of our economy thrives because we have made ourselves a vibrant hub for the region and an attractive place for trade, investments, talent and ideas,” Halimah said Monday, addressing the first session of parliament since July’s general election.

Inclusive society

Businesses, society to benefit as more women take the lead, says President Halimah

SINGAPORE (Sept 20): The economy and society are poised to benefit as more women take on management roles in businesses, says President Halimah Yacob, Singapore’s first female head of state.

CapitaLand expands philanthropic mandate to Singapore's elderly with launch of $2 mil fund

SINGAPORE (July 31): CapitaLand, through its philanthropic arm CapitaLand Hope Foundation (CHF), has established a $2 million charity fund with an aim to “assist and empower the elderly in Singapore”.

Singapore seen as worst APAC country for workplace gender equality

SINGAPORE (Oct 31): Gender disparity in Singapore’s workplace has yet to become a thing of the past. At least, that is how 63% of the city state’s respondents to the Women in Leadership in Asia Pacific report see it.
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