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Firms urged to match sustainability governance with maturity

ESG commitments often fail because governance structures are either too advanced or too weak.
2 days ago

Firms urged to match sustainability governance with maturity

ESG commitments often fail because governance structures are either too advanced or too weak.
2 days ago

SG-Indonesia pact builds climate finance plan for carbon credits

The framework aligns directly with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
5 days ago

New circularity rules for vehicles get European Parliament nod

Green light spans entire lifecycle of automotives in the European Union.
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HDB to begin Long Island coastal works by year-end

Its first phase will take place in the waters west of Bedok Jetty.

Asia battery storage investment held back by execution risks: DLA Piper

China ranks amongst the world's top three markets as investors seek greater certainty.

East Asia lags in sustainability investment, report finds

Six in 10 firms still cite sustainability as a moderate competitive advantage.

ADB backs $63.44m Cambodia grid upgrade

It aims to cut instability, support renewables, and ease peak demand.

Businesses push for predictable climate policy, WBCSD survey shows

Asia showed weaker push for early tightening as firms prioritise policy certainty.

Data centres test Asia’s power planning

STT GDC and TNC say growth needs earlier coordination on energy renewables water and siting.

Singapore's ETAF secures $325m in first close to drive Asia's energy transition

FAST-P will fund grid modernisation and higher-risk energy projects.

DBS lends $273m to ETAFCo amidst push to cut Asia's coal reliance

The loan will fund grid upgrades, battery storage, and renewable assets.

Asia-Pacific climate risks may cost firms US$336b annually by 2030s

The report identifies investable resilience opportunities across real estate, data centres, power infrastructure, and transport.

Almost seven in 10 business leaders flag rising disorderly climate risk

Firms warn of rising operational disruption as transition risks climb across regions.

Only 19% of executives quantify sustainability’s financial impact: KPMG

Most companies struggle to translate them into profits, cash flow, and valuation.

Singapore bets on $35m waste centre, digitalisation drive to boost green economy

New funding, digital tools, and policy updates were announced at Catalyst 2026 gathering. 

Singapore launches $35m centre to tackle toxic industrial waste

NEA, NTU, and NUS will develop recycling, recovery and landfill tech solutions.