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BT, UOB partner to launch Sustainability Impact Awards “There is an abundance of sustainability commitments by individuals and businesses in recent news, but what we are looking for are the real McCoys,” said BT editor C…

Geo Energy says it has enough funds to stay in coal mining, may acquire assets Chief executive Tung Kum Hon said that funding for the sector is “not easy” currently because banks are more cautious about funding projects…

#BTOpinion: Paying rent in the interim makes sense for would-be first time home buyers As one pays rent, one’s savings in the CPF Ordinary Account, which pays an interest rate of at least 2.5% per annum, could be buildin…

Hung parliament weighs on Malaysia’s ringgit The Malaysian ringgit has fallen as much as 0.7% to almost RM4.59 per dollar on Monday, after the weekend’s election resulted in a hung parliament.

Binance placed on alert list after complaints; all crypto exchanges can fail: MAS Although Binance and FTX were not licensed here, MAS said Binance had been actively soliciting users in Singapore, offering listings in Si…

Investors in 2023 seek ESG ugly ducklings that are ready to blossom: Morgan Stanley Analysts note China’s status as the largest ESG market in the region, citing its abundance of pure-play ESG companies, including renewab…

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A tight Malaysia election produces results, but very few answers While there was a clear rebuff by voters to the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition led by Umno, it’s telling that no single party won the minimum of 112 seats…

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#BTOpinion: Banks are raising interest rates even as investors have been piling into stocks – what happens now? CPF could be on the brink of adjusting Special Account interest rates, as 10-year Singapore government bond…

Hiring activity cools in tech, manufacturing amid broader caution by employers But demand for tech skills is expected to remain robust, especially across other industries.

Banks woo savers for fixed deposits as mortgage rates climb The higher fixed deposit interest rates reflect rising interest rates globally, which is good news for savers with spare cash in their bank accounts, notes an o…