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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.
October 17, 2022
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."
September 28, 2021
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.
November 19, 2020
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.
August 25, 2020
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.
September 20, 2019
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”.
July 31, 2018
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.
October 31, 2016