Sustainable Finance
UOB’s sustainable financing up 21% at S$70.1 billion
SMEs drive the increase with S$7.8 billion extended in loans to help them accelerate sustainable business practices
Brookfield builds decarbonisation platform in South-east Asia
This marks its first renewables investments in the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand
Singapore businesses gear up for an uncertain 2026
Local firms are bracing for risks but see opportunities in digitalisation and green growth
Sustainable finance opportunities are heating up in South-east Asia
THE Asia-Pacific is growing as a climate finance hotspot as investors look for new frontiers of green growth amid a US pullback.
Pace of carbon tax increase will likely depend on state of economy, SMEs: Janil Puthucheary
Singapore’s carbon tax on companies that emit at least 25,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas annually is currently set at S$25 per tonne
BlackRock explores risk models to add scale to blended finance
[NEW YORK] BlackRock is exploring ways to derisk new offerings within blended finance, as the world’s largest money manager tries to make products intended to speed the energy transition more palatabl...
Temasek-linked blended finance fund secures US$510 million in committed capital at first close
It will be deployed to green and sustainable infrastructure opportunities across South-east and South Asia, says MAS
Robust growth drivers for listed equities in water and environmental solutions: Pictet
[GENEVA] While themes such as digital and robotics have been leading the way in financial performance in recent years at Pictet Asset Management (Pictet AM) – a pioneer in thematic equities – the asse...
Infographic: 10 buildings that are greening Singapore’s skyline
Singapore has become a standout example of how cities can grow greener, not just taller. In this urban jungle, buildings don’t just rise: They breathe, bloom and connect people with nature. From sky g...
Transition finance: Where business meets green growth
Serving as a catalyst for strategic business transformation, transition finance supports decarbonisation across global supply chains and complex systems
