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Extended Producer Responsibility frameworks embody ‘polluter pays’ principle: Grace Fu

THE Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy approach Singapore adopted, which will soon cover more packaging producers, is an extension of the “polluter pays” principle undergirding the introduction of the carbon tax, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said.

New ministerial roundtable will enable Singapore, India to boost ties across many fronts: DPM Wong

THE new high-level roundtable between Singapore and India will enable both countries to strengthen their relationship across many fronts and find mutual benefits by working together, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Tuesday (Sep 20).

ESG investing: Asia more focused on real-world impact, while Europe is ticking boxes

REGULATIONS in the European markets have driven sustainability investing to be a box-ticking exercise for many investors and investment managers, said John Green, chief commercial officer at Ninety One.

Tech startup StoreHub raises US$13.5m in pre-Series B round led by 500 Global

BUSINESS automation platform StoreHub has raised US$13.5 million in pre-Series B funding led by American venture capital firm 500 Global, previously known as 500 Startups.

COE for car categories down in latest tender; motorcycle prices hit new high of S$11,589

CERTIFICATE of entitlement (COE) premiums for motorcycles hit a new record of S$11,589 in the latest tender exercise that closed on Wednesday (Sep 21).

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Singapore stocks finish lower as Fed rate hike looms; STI down 0.2%

TRACKING losses on Wall Street ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate hike, Singapore shares ended in the red on Wednesday (Sep 21), along with other regional bourses.