Decarbonisation Should Be Linked To C-Suite Pay

A new report by Schneider Electric has found that Singapore’s business leaders are ready for greater accountability for their company’s decarbonisation goals, with almost all (99%) believing that C-suite remuneration should be linked to decarbonisation goals and targets.

Creating Smarter Fashion With AI

Nascent generative AI can create 3,000 designs in two days. But fashion experts say designers can find a friend in AI, debunking fears it would replace humans.

Tetra Pak Reveals Key Consumer Trends for the F&B Industry

Tetra Pak, a processing and packaging solutions company, unveiled the key findings and insights from its report, Trendipedia 2023, offering valuable knowledge about evolving consumer behaviour and exciting opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage industry.

There Is A Difference Between Carbon-Neutral And Net-Zero

With more countries and corporations rushing to set carbon-neutral or net-zero targets, the two concepts are often used interchangeably. However, knowing the difference between them is critical to our fight against irreversible climate change.

Asia To Be Pumped Hydropower Storage Market Leader In 2023

There has been growth in the pumped hydropower storage market as countries start to ramp up their renewable energy capacity. Asia is expected to be the largest pumped hydropower storage market by 2023.

How to be Kind to a Corporate Psychopath

Working with a corporate psychopath must be one of the most difficult challenges for any leader or team member to experience in their career. Trying to manage this kind of personality with kindness is not however, impossible. Michael Lloyd-White, previously a Chief Advisor to World Kindness USA, shares how it’s done…

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Decarbonisation Should Be Linked To C-Suite Pay

A new report by Schneider Electric has found that Singapore’s business leaders are ready for greater accountability for their company’s decarbonisation goals, with almost all (99%) believing that C-suite remuneration should be linked to decarbonisation goals and targets.

There Is A Difference Between Carbon-Neutral And Net-Zero

With more countries and corporations rushing to set carbon-neutral or net-zero targets, the two concepts are often used interchangeably. However, knowing the difference between them is critical to our fight against irreversible climate change.

Asia To Be Pumped Hydropower Storage Market Leader In 2023

There has been growth in the pumped hydropower storage market as countries start to ramp up their renewable energy capacity. Asia is expected to be the largest pumped hydropower storage market by 2023.

Applications open for the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2023

Applications for the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2023 are now open, and this year sees the introduction of a brand new category recognizing companies making progress in reducing their carbon emissions.

Green Investing Seeing Slow Growth Among Consumers

85% of Consumers in Southeast Asia feel that their individual actions can collectively create a significant impact on the environment yet only 1 in 10 are investing in green sectors.

Green Building Adoption in Singapore Not Where It Should Be

With Singapore’s buildings accounting for over 20% of its carbon emissions, data from Schneider Electric and the Singapore Green Building Council’s latest report shows  drastic action is needed to accelerate the greening of the urban environment in line with the country’s Paris Agreement commitments.

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Creating Smarter Fashion With AI

Nascent generative AI can create 3,000 designs in two days. But fashion experts say designers can find a friend in AI, debunking fears it would replace humans.

Tetra Pak Reveals Key Consumer Trends for the F&B Industry

Tetra Pak, a processing and packaging solutions company, unveiled the key findings and insights from its report, Trendipedia 2023, offering valuable knowledge about evolving consumer behaviour and exciting opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage industry.

Pakistan’s energy and economic woes intensify amid crippling blackouts

Recent blackouts could cost Pakistan its textile contracts, accounting for 8.5% of its gross domestic product. Without addressing the root causes of their problems, Pakistan’s economic woes are here to stay.

BCG & AC Ventures Report: Indonesia’s Fintech Industry is Ready to Rise

AC Ventures (ACV), Indonesia’s leading early-stage venture capital firm, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) jointly released one of the most comprehensive reports to date on Indonesia’s fast-growing fintech sector.

Singapore’s 20 Hottest Startups of 2023

Singapore Business Review’s twelfth edition presents the Hottest Startups of 2023. Healthcare startups dominated the top 20 list.

Servant Leader Is Key In Digital Transformation

A servant leader is central to a successful digital transformation and ensuring seamless collaboration at all organizational levels.

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How to be Kind to a Corporate Psychopath

Working with a corporate psychopath must be one of the most difficult challenges for any leader or team member to experience in their career. Trying to manage this kind of personality with kindness is not however, impossible. Michael Lloyd-White, previously a Chief Advisor to World Kindness USA, shares how it’s done…

When CEOs Meet Head of States

The practice of business leaders meeting heads of state has a long history that dates back centuries. However, the increased frequency of such meetings can pose new risks in the modern era.

APAC gamers lead the globe on most time spent gaming per week

Data from YouGov’s Global Gaming & E-sports 2023 whitepaper covering 18 international markets shows Asian markets dominate the gaming market, registering a high proportion of engaged weekly gamers across the region.

Diversity is the First Step in Developing Ethical AI Systems

Supa CEO Mark Koh discusses the importance of diversity in the Machine Learning process in order to create ethical AI systems.

Career Coaches: Can AI Replace Human Connection?

CoachHub’s latest unveiling of AIMY, the first AI career coach, begs the question: could an AI fully replace the human connection offered by a human career coach?

Ten Principles to Forge a Cooperative Urban Ecosystem

Revisiting the book from the Centre for Liveable Cities and Urban Land Institute to address common challenges cities face in building climate resilience.