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DEI practices are under fire in US: Where do Singapore and Apac companies stand?

The trend in the region leans more towards adopting and refining them, especially in MNCs and progressive sectors

Chloe Lim
Chong Xin Wei
Published Fri, Jan 31, 2025 · 05:00 AM
    • Companies in the tech, healthcare and finance sectors in Singapore have increasingly adopted DEI practices, says an analyst.
    • Companies in the tech, healthcare and finance sectors in Singapore have increasingly adopted DEI practices, says an analyst. PHOTO: BT FILE

    THE hype around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices has taken a drastic turn in the last six months, as a slew of large global corporations axed the practice one after another.

    US President Donald Trump became the latest to join the anti-DEI movement, as he rescinded executive orders that promoted DEI and promulgated rights for LGBTQ+ people and racial minorities.

    In early January, Meta announced that it will be putting a halt to a number of its DEI programmes.

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