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A total of 46 awards were given out at this year’s Singapore Corporate Awards, recognising excellence across small-cap, mid-cap and big-cap companies.

Listcos and their leaders shine at the 20th Singapore Corporate Awards

This year’s anniversary edition honours 26 companies and six executives, with DBS receiving a special one-off accolade

From left: Helen Wong, Group CEO, OCBC; Stephen Ho, executive director and CEO, Hong Leong Asia; Julian Ng, CEO, Grand Venture Technology
BEST CEO

Leadership redefined: Strategic foresight, operational resilience take centre stage amid volatility

Gold award winners at the Singapore Corporate Awards 2025 offer their perspective on the value of strong corporate leadership

Two decades ago, annual reports focused on compliance with statutory requirements. Today, they are a window into a company's mission, strategies, risks and its impact on society and the environment.
SINGAPORE CORPORATE AWARDS 2025

Milestones in annual reporting: Beyond yesterday’s numbers, towards tomorrow’s impact

It is no longer enough for annual reports to simply disclose more. Disclosures must be meaningful and relevant to investors – and AI will change how such reports are created and consumed

For several Singapore corporate leaders, geopolitical uncertainty stands out as a key risk.
Best Risk Management

Eyes on the horizon: How leaders navigate risks

From geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions to talent shortages, business leaders across industries are grappling with a wide spectrum of risks. Asked what they see as the biggest risk ahe...

From left: Peter Seah, chairman of DBS; Stephen Ho, executive director and CEO of Hong Leong Asia; Kelvin Lim, chairman and CEO of LHN.
BEST MANAGED BOARD

Effective boards steer companies towards sustainable growth amid global headwinds

Gold award winners at the Singapore Corporate Awards 2025 give their take on navigating companies through a turbulent global environment

As GVT’s CFO, Sucipto says his goal is to establish a “financial GPS to understand how we have tracked in the past and how we want to chart out our journey ahead”.
Best CFO (Small Cap)

Hands-on financial governance approach pays off for GVT

Robby Sucipto, the company’s CFO, has always emphasised the importance of safeguarding financial reporting

DBS chief financial officer Chng Sok Hui notes that her job has always been about “building what is not there”.
Best CFO (Big Cap)

Building resilience in a perfect storm

DBS veteran named best chief financial officer at Singapore Corporate Awards 2025

Liew emphasises the need to hire young talents and train them, while also hiring people with experience in the pawnbroking industry.
Best CFO (Mid Cap)

Transparency and prudence guide ValueMax shares to record high

CFO Carol Liew has played a pivotal role in the company’s success, having gradually cultivated these values since taking office in 2012 

The 20th Singapore Corporate Awards (SCA) saw 26 companies and six individuals emerge as winners across seven award categories. TAY CHU YI, BT

26 companies, 6 individuals honoured at Singapore Corporate Awards 2025

DBS takes top honours with five awards, including the special Luminary Award in recognition of its sustained excellence, leadership and long-term impact

From left: Yeoh Oon Jin, SID chair; Judy Ng, Isca vice-president and SCA co-chair; Lim See Wah, chairman and CEO, Hyphens Pharma International; Stephen Ho, executive director and CEO, Hong Leong Asia; Euleen Goh, immediate past chair, Sats; guest of honour; Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat; Tow Heng Tan, chair, Sembcorp Industries; Patrick Lee, CEO, Singapore and Asean, Standard Chartered; Pauline Goh, SID second vice-chair and SCA co-chair; Chen Huifen, editor, The Business Times and SCA co-chair; and Marcus Lam, executive chair, PwC Singapore.

Listed companies and leaders dazzle at 19th Singapore Corporate Awards

In total, 36 companies and 6 executives were lauded; an inaugural award for sustainability reporting was given

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The Singapore Corporate Awards was launched on 19 September 2005 as the umbrella awards for exemplary corporate governance practices for listed companies in Singapore. It seeks to consolidate existing awards while introducing new awards in the area of excellent corporate governance.