Category: energy

Jul 9

Temasek China Bets Fall Below Americas for First Time in Decade

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Singapore state-owned investor Temasek Holdings Pte’s bets in China have soured further, as the US and India played a bigger role in generating returns. Author of the article: Bloomberg News David Ramli and Low De Wei Published Jul 09, 2024  •  5 minute read ftdj}uoe5]w[i2r87l3j79{x_media_dl_1.png Bloomberg Article content (Bloomberg) — […]
Jul 9

Singapore’s Temasek Will Back Big Polluters to Curb Emissions

Article content (Bloomberg) — Singapore’s Temasek Holdings Pte. will continue to invest in major polluters even as it seeks to slash portfolio emissions, aiming to push sectors like aviation to decarbonize faster. Five companies — including Singapore Airlines Ltd., energy producer Sembcorp Industries Ltd. and commodities trader Olam Group — account for about 80% of […]
Jul 9

Tycoon Tanoto-Owned RGE Units Turn to Sustainable Financing

Article content (Bloomberg) — Two units of Singapore-based Royal Golden Eagle, owned by Indonesian tycoon Sukanto Tanoto, are in the midst of obtaining sustainability-linked loans as the group aims to shift its fundraising to environmentally-friendly options. The firm’s palm oil unit, Apical Group, is in discussions with lenders for financing that comes with commitments from […]
Jul 7

West African Juntas Form Confederation in Break With Regional Bloc

Article content (Bloomberg) — Military leaders from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso inched further away from their West African neighbors, forming a confederation aimed at reinforcing political and economic integration. The move — effectively dividing West Africa into opposing alliances of democracies and of military rulers — comes after the juntas independently cut military ties […]
Jul 7

Texas Governor, Taiwan Minister Sign Economic Cooperation Pact

Article content (Bloomberg) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs Kuo Jyh-huei signed a statement of intent on economic cooperation during a meeting in Taipei Sunday. Abbott emphasized the opportunities that exist for the two sides to work together in critical industries including semiconductors, energy and electric vehicle manufacturing. Article content […]
Jul 7

Le Pen’s Far Right Seeks Historic French Election: What to Watch

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business French voters head to the polls on Sunday in what will likely be an unprecedented election for the European Union’s second-biggest economy. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Richard Bravo Published Jul 07, 2024  •  5 minute read a9jqquqss7f6g8q6voij]2{k_media_dl_1.png Bloomberg Article content (Bloomberg) — French voters head to the polls […]