Business risks

ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 174: Asian utilities ill-prepared for climate risk; compliance sparks demand for carbon credits

This week in ESG: MSCI, Asia Investor Group on Climate Change analyse power sector’s exposure to climate damage; carbon exchange Climate Impact X launches Corsia contract

If your corporate chatbot “hallucinates” and misrepresents or misleads a consumer, your business could be held directly responsible as the publisher of that information.

Chatbot glitches: When disclaimers won’t save you in court

As Singapore courts signal that unverified AI output is negligent, businesses face a new era of liability

Counterfeit goods are flowing into Singapore at an accelerating rate, primarily through online channels.
THE BROAD VIEW

Beyond designer bag busts: Singapore’s counterfeit problem is bigger than luxury goods

The real threat is whether Singaporean consumers are aware of what they’re buying

Singapore’s year-end shopping season is no longer just about discounts or inventory. It’s about delivering low-latency, secure and seamless experiences at scale.
THE BROAD VIEW

Why retail success hinges on more than bargains

With billions in holiday spending on the line, seconds of downtime or a data breach can spell disaster

From left: Aberdeen Investments senior sustainable investment director Sheela Veerappan; Impactt CEO Patrick Shaw-Brown; international human rights lawyer Natasha Latiff; and Business for Societal Impact director Simon Robinson, who moderated the discussion.
TAKING HEART

Putting the spotlight on ‘S’ in ESG

While social goals have tended to be ignored, ‘we’re starting to see some progress’ says a panellist at the UNGCNS Summit

As more Singapore companies embark on their transformation journeys, the key challenge for them will be to find the right talent who can implement change and drive a reset successfully.
THINKING ALOUD

Getting the right talent is key to Singapore Inc’s success

Organisational and management changes are timely and necessary at this stage of development

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...

Singapore-listed companies rely on internal stakeholders significantly more than external ones to identify material sustainability-issues.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 158: Who says what’s material for Singapore firms; catastrophe payouts pile up for insurers

This week in ESG: Study finds lack of external input in materiality identification; US$80 billion of insured losses from natural catastrophes in H1 2025, says Swiss Re Institute

For Asean member states, the evolving landscape brought about by the recent actions by major economies, notably the tariffs imposed by the US, brings both heightened risk and strategic opportunity.

Navigating a connected yet contested world in S-E Asia

By monitoring key watch points, maintaining a trifocal lens, and adopting specific strategies, the region can stay resilient and tap opportunities going forward

Managing director of Concord Clean Energy Research Center, Dr Zhang Bo, sharing on how to deal with power disruptions during the Exercise SG Ready table-top exercise.
ADVERTORIAL

Over 1,000 organisations are finding out if they are ready for operational disruptions

A ‘table-top exercise’ for the financial sector, run under Exercise SG Ready 2025, is showing the importance of contingency plans against power failures and cyberthreats