Issue 68: MAS champions carbon credits for retiring coal plants early; S-E Asia’s urgent adaptation needs

Published Fri, Sep 29, 2023 · 07:00 PM

The proposed transition credits could help investors of coal-fired plants to recover lost value if the plants are retired early. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

In this issue: The search begins for pilot testing transition credits, while experts urge action on flood, drought and heat risks

Singapore

Using credits to make whole coal investors

Singapore has put its weight behind carbon credits for coal phase-out projects and is seeking a pilot project to test the idea.

From hawker stall to Enterprise Award winner: How Han Keen Juan scaled the Old Chang Kee empire

Haidilao co-founder’s family buys second bungalow in Cluny Hill for S$85 million

Yeo’s, Tiger Beer and now Gardenia – flight of food manufacturing from Singapore might be just as planned

Ban on land sales, new launches for developers that deliver ‘defect-ridden’ projects