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Most Singapore firms say they have a moral duty to give back – but a minority are acting on it, survey finds
Study of 1,100 Singapore companies by the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre reveals broad belief in corporate responsibility, but only 30 per cent of firms participate in society-related impact areas – an area of potential growth.
Kalpana Kochhar has been appointed to run South and Southeast Asia for the foundation, whose co-chair Bill Gates recently signalled a shift in focus to human-centric climate investing.
Policy & Finance
How LGBTQ+ rights funding collapsed in 2025
The US and other countries cut funding for LGBTQ+ rights as a global backlash spreads, but activists vow to keep up their work.
Carbon & Climate
Eco-Business’ 10 most read stories of 2025
From flood control scandals that swallowed billions in public funds to Indigenous resistance against palm oil bulldozers, Eco-Business’ 10 most-read stories show how extreme weather, geopolitics and rushed renewables are sharpening the urgency – and complexity – of climate action across Asia.
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