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Corporate sustainability has never looked so sexy – The Peak Magazine

Corporate sustainability has never looked so sexy – The Peak Magazine

In the last decade, green was the buzzword for corporates looking to show off their environmental awareness.

March 28, 2022

Singapore keen to partner European businesses in low carbon solutions, green finance: Gan Kim Yong – The Straits Times

Singapore keen to partner European businesses in low carbon solutions, green finance: Gan Kim Yong – The Straits Times

SINGAPORE - The Republic is keen to partner European businesses to make strides in low carbon solutions and green finance as it establishes itself as a regional carbon service hub, said Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong on Friday (Nov 19).

November 20, 2021

Singapore launches quarantine-free travel to 10 countries – Financial Times

Singapore launches quarantine-free travel to 10 countries – Financial Times

Singapore has eased one of the world’s most stringent pandemic regimes, launching quarantine-free travel arrangements with 10 countries after nearly 21 months of closed borders.

October 19, 2021

The threats to Singapore’s future as an Asian hub – BBC World News

The threats to Singapore’s future as an Asian hub – BBC World News

This week Singapore announced the start of its reopening - piloting vaccinated travel lanes with Germany & Brunei. It's the first major step towards reopening for the city, where the pandemic has challenged its future as a biz hub. (Ft. a covid-safe fist pump with the country's Finance Minister Lawrence Wong).

September 13, 2021

Covid threatens Singapore’s business hub crown – BBC News (1 September 2021)

Covid threatens Singapore’s business hub crown – BBC News (1 September 2021)

"Everything was perfect, life was beautiful. We could travel around and enjoy the best of Singapore," says Pavla.

September 6, 2021

Business leaders hope new hiring rules won’t be protectionist – The Straits Times, A6 (2 September 2021)

Business leaders hope new hiring rules won’t be protectionist – The Straits Times, A6 (2 September 2021)

Business leaders hope new hiring rules won't be protectionist - The Straits Times, A6 (2 September 2021)

September 6, 2021

Singapore committed to staying open, as it reaches ‘new position’ in Covid-19 fight after prudent approach: Ong Ye Kung – TODAY

Singapore committed to staying open, as it reaches ‘new position’ in Covid-19 fight after prudent approach: Ong Ye Kung – TODAY

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s “right and prudent” approach to managing the Covid-19 crisis has paid off, putting it in a “new position” compared with other top global cities that are still grappling with the virus, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said on Friday (Aug 20) as he reiterated the country's commitment to remain an open economy.

August 23, 2021

S’pore will stay open to the world, continue to welcome foreign contributions: Ong Ye Kung – The Straits Times

S’pore will stay open to the world, continue to welcome foreign contributions: Ong Ye Kung – The Straits Times

SINGAPORE - Singapore continues to value foreign contributions, and will not change its approach to running the economy, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Friday (Aug 20).

August 23, 2021

EU allows non essential trips from Singapore

EU allows non essential trips from Singapore

Son Bou beach, one of the most popular beaches on the island of Menorca, Spain. Photograph: Vivoo/Alamy

May 24, 2021

Singapore and Europe are ‘natural partners’ in 3 areas: Chan Chun Sing – The Straits Times

Singapore and Europe are ‘natural partners’ in 3 areas: Chan Chun Sing – The Straits Times

SINGAPORE - Europe can be a "natural partner" for Singapore in three areas, Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing said on Thursday (April 29).

April 29, 2021

EU-S’pore free trade pact an anchor for both sides: Halimah – The Straits Times

EU-S’pore free trade pact an anchor for both sides: Halimah – The Straits Times

The free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union and Singapore, which came into force in November 2019, has served as an anchor for both economies amid the Covid-19 pandemic and global protectionist sentiment, President Halimah Yacob said yesterday.

March 8, 2021

Indonesia, Malaysia team up to win over EU palm oil critics – The Straits Times

Indonesia, Malaysia team up to win over EU palm oil critics – The Straits Times

KUALA LUMPUR • The world's top producers of palm oil, Indonesia and Malaysia, are looking to join forces for the first time to run an advocacy campaign in Europe, where increasingly tight regulations are threatening sales in their third-biggest market.

January 21, 2021