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Metro Manila haze Sept 2026

Carbon & Climate

Asean haze controls face tougher climate test as smoke crosses borders

The warning has gained urgency as Indonesian haze reaches the Philippines, where such episodes have historically been less frequent than in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.
Singapore-headquartered DayOne has secured a four-year, S$530 million (US$415.73 million) green loan from DBS, OCBC and UOB to develop the 20-megawatt (MW) facility in western Singapore

Carbon & Climate

Hydrogen fuel cells could ease Singapore’s data centre power constraints: expert

DayOne’s new facility will test technology that promises dependable power but faces cost and scalability challenges.
Singapore’s carbon tax rose to S$45 (US$35) per tonne in 2026.

Carbon & Climate

Singapore’s CIX, Carbonplace plan merger as carbon markets seek trust and scale

The deal would combine carbon-credit trading, settlement and registry access as Singapore expands its role in Asia’s emerging carbon market.
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Carbon & Climate

Asia needs to rethink healthcare as climate risks intensify

EB Studio As climate-related risks converge with ageing populations, urbanisation and rising chronic disease, the region’s healthcare systems will need greater emphasis on prevention, resilience and healthier populations, said AIA's Group Chief Healthcare Officer Kelvin Loh.

All Singapore News

18 August 2026

Today, more than 21 per cent of Singapore's citizens are aged 65 or older, making it a “super-aged” society.

Corporate Responsibility

Singapore got old fast, now rethinking who cares for its people

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Cities

Urban heat solutions exist, but tropical cities struggle to afford them

17 August 2026

Singapore-based Native AI companies raised US$9.3 billion across 227 funding rounds as of July 2026

Policy & Finance

Singapore dominates Southeast Asia AI funding as investment surges

11 August 2026

A view of Singapore - report

Carbon & Climate

Temasek's GenZero reports 47% rise in direct climate impact as portfolio expands

6 August 2026

SIIA 18th Asean and Asia forum

Policy & Finance

Singapore's competitiveness hinges on deeper Asean ties, report warns amid Hormuz-driven turmoil

3 August 2026

EV car charging

Transport

EV adoption in Southeast Asia shows promise but more incentives needed to scale mobility across markets

31 July 2026

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Transport

Fishers struggle as Gwadar port grows

30 July 2026

Changing Course - Climate Adaptation Hub

Carbon & Climate

Sentosa to host Asia's first experiential climate adaptation hub as Singapore seeks public feedback on national plan

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Policy & Finance

China-led AI bloc could narrow digital divide, expand global influence

22 July 2026

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Corporate Responsibility

Eco-Business conferred with ‘Champion of Good’ recognition by NVPC

10 July 2026

A view of Singapore's city centre

Policy & Finance

Temasek grows sustainability-linked portfolio to S$49 billion, adds climate bets

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Policy & Finance

Women, young workers to be hardest hit by AI disruption in Asean: report

7 July 2026

PM Lawrence Wong

Carbon & Climate

Singapore, Indonesia sign carbon credits pact to strengthen green partnership

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Carbon & Climate

Indonesia braces for peatland fires as strong El Niño looms

3 July 2026

MDDI building

Policy & Finance

Singapore moves to strengthen data centre sustainability and resilience under new Digital Infrastructure Bill

2 July 2026

Electric vehicle manufacturing in China

Transport

China's EV exports rise 49 per cent year-on-year as Asean demand powers growth

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