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This article is an adaptation of “APRIL’s Biodiversity and Restoration Commitments Take Centre Stage at IUCN Geneva”, published in The Jakarta Post. Changes include rewriting some of the passages and adding original materials. In an important moment for global biodiversity, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Leaders Forum 2023 in Geneva convened stakeholders […]
In partnership with The Asset, the inaugural session of MUFG N0W took place on 25 September 2023 which placed an emphasis on Singapore’s journey toward decarbonising its economy and establishing itself as a leading advocate of sustainability in Asia. Mr Bey Soo Khiang, Vice Chairman of RGE, attended the event and took part in a […]
BNP Paribas recently concluded its eighth annual Sustainable Future Forum, a three-week event from 18 September to 6 October 2023. With 16 in-person gatherings held worldwide, BNP’s flagship forum showcased world-leading insights from top regional experts, aiming to guide corporates to find the right solutions to navigate their upcoming transitions. Mr Bey Soo Khiang, Vice […]
GTR (Global Trade Review) Asia 2023, a leading banking event that offers insights into the world of trade, treasury, commodities and Fintech, took place in Singapore on 5-6 September 2023. This year, it attracted 1,232 delegates over the two-day conference. Lucita Jasmin, Director of Sustainability & External Affairs of APRIL Group, on behalf of RGE, took […]
The 21st Forbes Global CEO Conference was held from 11-12 September in Singapore, and gathered some 450 prominent business leaders from around the world. The international panel of leading CEOs, thought leaders, entrepreneurs and investors discussed their ideas on navigating the new normal of the geopolitical and trade landscape. The event was also attended by […]
This article is an adaptation of “Investment Minister Praises APRIL, APR for Using Renewables”, published in Jakarta Globe. Changes include rewriting some of the passages and adding original materials. The renewable energy use at PT. Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP) and Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) operations recently earned praise from Indonesia Investment Minister Bahlil […]
While the official start of construction for the Woodfibre LNG facility isn’t slated until September 2023, one of the first true construction milestones for the project was achieved with the first steel cut for the specialized liquefied natural gas (LNG) modules in Qingdao City, China. The event took place at a ceremony at the Qingdao […]
The Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit 2023 held on 26 July 2023 in Singapore attracted more than 500 physical attendees and close to 1,000 virtual participants. The international panel of speakers, business leaders and investors discussed how they can drive innovation and scale best practices in sustainable business and finance. The event was also attended by Singapore’s Minister […]
At the closing dinner session of the 2023 Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit, Pratheepan Karunagaran, Executive Director at Apical; Carlos Barrasa, Executive Vice President, Commercial and Clean Energies, Cepsa; and Munal Rathore, Partner, BCG explored the topic of “Sustainable Aviation: From Ambition to Action”. The discussion was moderated by Katrina Nicholas, Deputy Managing Editor, Global Business […]
RGE recently held a screening of the Frontier Sumatra documentary for more than 200 students at the prestigious Raffles Institution, one of Singapore’s leading pre-tertiary educational institutions, which was followed by a lively Q&A. The students, aged 15-18, enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about the Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER) project and its significance for […]