ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 213: Singapore public-sector green bond issuance nears limit; companies lag on physical climate risk assessment

2026-09-25T11:00:00.000Z
Few firms have examined technology’s impact on their workforce, and whether the changed environment is working for the people it was built around.
THE BROAD VIEW

The productivity question that digital investment has yet to answer

2026-09-25T04:00:00.000Z
Businesses in Malaysia are moving beyond traditional contract manufacturing into specialised automated test equipment and related engineering capabilities.

The lesser-known prospects in the Asian chipmaking supply chain

2026-09-24T23:00:00.000Z
Costs have been compounded by uncertainty over how abruptly US President Donald Trump’s policies might change and how foreign governments and companies respond.

Trump’s 21st-century mercantilism

2026-09-24T03:08:41.000Z
Singapore’s next labour market challenge may not be simply about creating enough jobs, but also helping workers move successfully into them.
THINKING ALOUD

Singapore has jobs, but can retrenched workers get them?

2026-09-23T23:00:00.000Z
In 2026, S-Reits have lost 6.6% on a total-return basis. The Straits Times Index, on the other hand, has returned 27.7%.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

As the Fed hikes interest rates, S-Reits sector could be overdue for consolidation

2026-09-23T23:00:00.000Z
Tokenisation reshapes how money managers govern technology, service providers and, in particular, operational risk.

Tokenisation demands organisational change from investment managers

2026-09-23T23:00:00.000Z
After spending decades perfecting some of the world’s most advanced fuel-injection technologies, Germany was slow to adapt as demand shifted towards electric vehicles.

Germany’s moment of reckoning: What it must do to compete

2026-09-23T09:00:00.000Z
Passwords, one-time passwords, two-factor authentication, QR codes and constantly changing interfaces can turn a simple transaction into a stressful experience.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Digital banking should not leave older customers behind

2026-09-23T07:00:00.000Z
Helping Chinese firms meet foreign compliance standards is one way that German companies are assisting their local partners in China.

Why EU companies are helping their Chinese rivals

2026-09-23T05:43:10.000Z