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Environmental, Social and Governance
Singapore government, IETA, World Bank launch carbon credits data platform
CAD Trust links, aggregates and harmonises all carbon credit data from project registries to facilitate transparent reporting.
December 07, 2022
Sustainability
DBS, Temasek, World Bank and more launch second edition of climate-tech accelerator programme
A total of $250,000 in grants will be awarded to up to five successful applicants.
November 08, 2022
Commodities
Commodities to stay elevated on Ukraine War, World Bank says
“Overall, this amounts to the largest commodity shock we’ve experienced since the 1970s,” says World Bank
April 26, 2022
Sustainability
BlackRock’s Fink urges World Bank, IMF overhaul for green era
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has called for a "rethink" of the World Bank and IMF's roles as financiers.
July 12, 2021
Global Economy
Global economic recovery delayed by slow vaccine rollouts
The world economy is facing a tougher than expected start to 2021 as coronavirus infections surge
January 25, 2021
Sustainability
DBS, Google, Temasek and other companies launch Sustaintech Xcelerator to boost confidence in nature-based carbon credits
In addition, the Sustaintech Xcelerator will provide mentorship to selected applicants, as well as a grant of $50,000.
December 16, 2020
Malaysia
Pivoting from consumption to production
Malaysia’s economic growth in the past 10 years has been fuelled by consumer and government spending. This Special Report explains why it is now crucial for the country to switch the engine of growth to more efficient, private sector-led investment into
July 24, 2020
Globalisation
Now or never for global leadership
Without swift and decisive global leadership, Covid-19 could well be one of the worst global health crises in human history while scuppering attempts to avert a global depression.
April 17, 2020
Global Economy
IMF, World Bank say ready to address economic challenges of coronavirus
The outbreak is plunging the world economy into its worst downturn since the global financial crisis more than a decade ago, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development warned on Monday.
March 03, 2020
Global Economy
Global economy set to deliver upside surprise
SINGAPORE (Nov 11): A quick scan of the headlines shows continued pessimism about the world economy. Respected international organisations such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have downgraded their forecasts for global growth a
November 08, 2019