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Singapore needs land that can be easily converted to other uses: Desmond Lee

IT is important for Singapore to be adaptable in its city planning and to maintain a liveable and connected environment, as seen from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bigger homes, co-working spaces in public libraries among ideas for new urban normal

THERE is room to explore whether current residential unit configurations and sizes are suitable for the home to be a refuge in times of crisis, or conducive for new living and working patterns, the Centre for Liveable Cities said.

DBS starts trading on London Metal Exchange

DBS ON Monday announced that it has started trading on the London Metal Exchange, the world's oldest and largest metal bourse.

Covid-19 presents once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine cities of tomorrow: DPM Heng

THE Covid-19 pandemic has presented a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine cities of the future that have greater resilience, sustainability and liveability, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Monday.

Law firms in Singapore ride the ESG wave

GROWING demand for sustainability advice has spurred law firms to establish practices dedicated to environmental, social and governance matters, with at least two of the Big Four firms in Singapore doing so in the last six months.

70% of Asia-Pacific corporations willing to pay more rent for green buildings: JLL

SEVEN in 10 corporations in Asia-Pacific are willing to pay higher rents to lease sustainability-certified buildings in the future, according to JLL's new report released on Monday.

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Asian stocks start the week lower amid US rate hike concerns; STI down 0.8%

ASIAN stocks mostly fell on Monday, tracking losses on Wall Street last Friday amid concerns that the US Federal Reserve may raise interest rates sooner than expected.