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SEFR adopts PACT V3 to standardize product emissions reporting

SEFR adopts PACT V3 to standardize product emissions reporting

SBF CEO Kok Ping Soon stated that the update will enhance data integrity and support more informed decision-making.

ADDX partners with Franklin Templeton, Lexington on PE secondaries

The partnership aims to make these investment opportunities more accessible through a globally diversified secondaries strategy.

HDB resale price growth slows to 1.6% as buyer caution rises: report

Resale prices rose by 1.6%, marking the second consecutive quarter of deceleration following 2.6% growth in Q4 2024.

Singapore leads Southeast Asia in green finance and energy goals: report

Technology and clean energy investment are other areas where Singapore is gaining ground, the report said.

RHB warns retail momentum may fade in second half of 2025

Retail sales in March rose 1.1% YoY, rebounding from a sharp 3.5% decline in February.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.03%; Top stock is Singtel

Singtel is the top stock with a 1.58% increase.

WEF, Temasek’s GenZero launch initiative to scale SAF in APAC

The initiative is backed by  Boeing, Qantas Group, and Singapore Airlines.

APAC’s antimicrobial resistance-related costs to reach $904b by 2050

Investment in AMR solutions could generate US$10 to 15b in annual healthcare savings.

Japan Foods Holding warns of net loss for FY2025

The loss is attributable to weak sales, higher expenses, and impairment losses.

Philanthropy Asia Alliance launches new communities for health and climate action

The HHP Community aims to reduce preventable deaths and diseases across SEA.

CSE Global’s Q1 2025 new orders reach $155.3m

The majority of the new orders came from the communications business segment.

Asia’s climate finance remains ‘severely’ underfunded

The region faces an annual climate funding gap exceeding $1t (US$800b).

UOB and FNZ to launch new unit trust investing platform

The platform streamlines the investment process for retail and private clients.

Gates Foundation expands into Singapore with EDB support

The expansion aims to boost philanthropic partnerships across Southeast Asia.