Singapore-Based Fund Launched To Protect Asia’s Oceans From Plastic

With 60% of ocean plastic originating from the region, Asia is the biggest source of plastic leakage into global oceans. A recent Ocean Conservancy Report identified a net financing gap between USD$28 and USD$40 per ton for plastic waste collection in the five top ocean polluting countries in the world – China, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. A US$106 million (SGD$144 million) fund dedicated to preventing plastic from entering the...

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Spoonful Meals Launches In Singapore

Spoonful Meals, now the largest cloud kitchen operator and delivery-only brand creator in Hong Kong, has launched in Singapore. With over 1,000,000 meals delivered to-date, Spoonful meals aims to provide consumers in Singapore with more choice, more convenience and more delicious food in the thriving delivery market. "The success of the delivery model in Singapore suggests that the market is ready to withstand delivery-only brands. The...

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Gardens By The Bay - Rhododendron Radiance

For the first time in Singapore, experience the lush blooms of more than 80 varieties of rhododendrons, which have been brought in for the inaugural Rhododendron Radiance floral display. Rhododendrons are flowering bushes well-loved by gardeners around the world for their showy flowers that bloom in clusters from red and pink, to yellow and white. Some of the varieties of rhododendrons to look out for include: Rhododendron "Meadow Lemon",...

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Winners In Sustainable Development At The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Singapore 2019

The 9th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore) gala dinner and awards presentation ceremony was held last weekend at the St. Regis Singapore. "We are privileged to bring together the country’s finest developers for our most successful edition yet of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Singapore). These established and boutique developers inspire confidence with their commitment to innovation, green building standards, and...

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Maybank Global Corporate Responsibility Day

Last Saturday (August 24), Maybank held its Global Corporate Responsibility (CR) Day, raising funds for charity and doing its part to volunteer for the Singapore community. For the first time, 180 social service users were invited to join in Maybank’s Family Day at Universal Studios Singapore (USS) in conjunction with the annual Maybank Global CR Day, where they were treated to a day of fun at a seaside carnival at Sentosa and a fundraising Charity...

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Entwine - Maybank Women Eco-Weavers Meet South-East Asian Artists

Merlion Wayfarer was recently at  a travelling exhibition presented by Maybank Foundation on contemporary artworks by six established South East Asian artists who were inspired by the cultural history and art of the region’s weaving heritage. Displayed at the National Museum of Singapore concourse, the exhibition was curated by Singapore’s Chan + Hori Contemporary and will run from 21 August 21 to 08 September 2019. The Maybank Women...

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