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Issue 40: Gender diversity without quotas; SP Group takes shine on Vietnam solar

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, Sep 15, 2023 · 03:01 PM
    • Women’s participation on the boards of Singapore’s 100 largest companies has climbed steadily over the past decade without the use of mandatory quotas.
    • Women’s participation on the boards of Singapore’s 100 largest companies has climbed steadily over the past decade without the use of mandatory quotas. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

    In this issue: Singapore’s women participation on board progresses the hard way, while SP Group adds 100 megawatts to its Vietnam solar portfolio.

    Singapore

    The no-quota approach to women on boards

    The latest board diversity numbers in Singapore are encouraging, showing continued progress in women’s participation as directors of the country’s largest listed companies.

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