Sustainability
Italy’s De Nora to acquire Singapore-based BW Water in $66.5M deal, expand Southeast Asia activities
Italy-based Industrie De Nora has signed an agreement to wholly acquire Singapore-based BW Water in a deal between $61.5 million and $66.5 million.
Singapore partners World Bank to launch Singapore Carbon Markets Program
The Singapore government is collaborating with the World Bank Group on a new Singapore Carbon Markets Program.
Singapore launches standard on sustainability excellence to strengthen business competitiveness
Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) through the Singapore Standards Council (SSC), in partnership with the A*STAR Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (A*STAR SIMTech) and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF), have launched the Technical Reference (TR) 149:2026 Specification for Organizations to Progress towards Environmental…
Singapore launches new coalition to mobilize demand, financing for carbon credits
Singapore has launched an industry-led, multi-sector initiative, the Action for a Resilient Climate (ARC) Coalition, to mobilize demand, financing for carbon credits.
Singapore-based East Ventures pushes emissions cut, expands sustainability across Southeast Asia
Singapore-based East Ventures has released its 2026 Sustainability Report, outlining the firm’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, investment impact, and emissions reduction targets across Southeast Asia.
DBS, Climate Bonds Initiative team up to advance climate adaptation financing across APAC
Amid a growing need to catalyze financing for climate adaptation and resilience across the region, DBS has on Tuesday announced a partnership with global non-governmental organization, Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI), to deepen capabilities and advance financing solutions in this space.
HSBC launches $4B credit facility supporting global expansion of China’s low carbon industries
HSBC has on Monday announced the launch of a dedicated credit facility of up to $4 billion in mainland China, designed to help its companies in the clean energy and low-carbon sectors scale internationally including in ASEAN and support decarbonization efforts across the value chain.
Southeast Asia’s green economy is projected to reach $430B by 2030
Southeast Asia’s (SEA) green economy which is valued at approximately $290 billion today, is projected to reach $430 billion by 2030, a report said Monday.
DBS partners CDL to launch $234M multi-currency sustainability-linked loan to advance nature-based urban development solutions in Singapore
Singaporean multinational real estate firm City Developments Limited (CDL) has secured a new S$300 million ($234 billion) multi-currency sustainability-linked loan (SLL) provided by DBS, reinforcing its commitment to accelerate the adoption of nature-based solutions and supporting Singapore’s transformation into a City in Nature.
Singapore Management University unveils $10M fund for urban solutions and sustainability
Singapore Management University (SMU) has on Thursday announced the launch of the Urban SustaInnovator (USI) Fund, a $10 million investment program designed to support startups emerging from USI, SMU’s flagship accelerator for urban solutions and sustainability (USS) ventures for expansion in Singapore and across Asia.
