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Carbon tax likely to be raised to S$10-15, but rate needs to be higher to drive change: watchers
SINGAPORE is likely to raise its carbon tax to a previously-announced rate of S$10-15 per tonne with effect from 2024, but there could be mounting pressure for a steeper hike as the urgency of the climate crisis grows, watchers told The Business Times.
Singapore posts highest percentage of women CEOs globally: Deloitte
SINGAPORE has taken the top spot globally when it comes to the percentage of chief executive officer (CEO) roles held by women, according to a new Deloitte report.
LTA awards S$363m civil contract for Cross Island Line Phase 1
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THE Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a joint venture between Singapore Engineering and Construction and Sinohydro Corporation (Singapore Branch) a S$363 million civil contract to design and construct Pasir Ris East station and tunnels under the Cross Island Line (CRL) Phase 1.
Former Accenture Singapore chair Teo Lay Lim to helm SPH Media Group as new CEO
SPH Media Trust (SMT) on Monday (Feb 7) appointed Teo Lay Lim as SPH Media Group's new chief executive officer, with effect from Mar 1.
BHP unveils world's first LNG-powered ore carrier, sees 30% emissions cut
BHP Group unveiled the world's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bulk-carrier vessel in Singapore on Monday, one of five vessels that the mining giant will take delivery of in 2022 under a drive to curb supply chain emissions.
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Local stocks kick off week in the black, STI advances 1%
SINGAPORE shares ended the first trading day of the week on a more upbeat note, as local investor sentiment took a cue from Friday gains on Wall Street, which came on the back of positive jobs data figures for January.
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