World Bank

Singapore government, IETA, World Bank launch carbon credits data platform - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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.
DBS, Temasek, World Bank and more launch second edition of climate-tech accelerator programme - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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.
Commodities to stay elevated on Ukraine War, World Bank says - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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

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.
Global economic recovery delayed by slow vaccine rollouts - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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
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