Asian charities for children to benefit from RICE

Returns Invested in Children and Education (“RICE”), a Singapore‐established charity launched by Asia‐based alternative asset managers, recently announced that it has been officially registered as a Hong Kong charity. The move paves the way for RICE to begin fundraising activities in Hong Kong, which will generate donations and awareness for vital health, welfare and education projects across the region. Read more

Handing out some radical Asian philanthropy

Courtesy of Insead Knowledge, by Mrinalini Reddy

Wealthy Asian dynasties are redefining the way they share their gains with the communities that helped them prosper. A new study by INSEAD and UBS reveals for the first time shifting trends in Asian philanthropy, from obscure donations to progressive strategies. Read more

Singapore drivers can save 144 million liters of fuel per year with ‘Green Tires’ – LANXESS study reveals

Some 7.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) was estimated to have been emitted in to Singapore‟s atmosphere in 2010. Some 45% of this was emitted from passenger cars which accounts for 64% of the total vehicle population recorded in Singapore for the same period. Read more

Kraft Foods’ annual community program reaches out to young and old in need

Kraft Foods’ annual community program, Delicious Difference Week, kicked off at St. Joseph’s Home and Hospice and the Mountbatten Vocational School. About 90 Kraft Foods employees based in Singapore volunteered to cook, serve, garden and even went bowling with the needy and disadvantaged. Read more

Conservation International Expands Presence in Singapore

Leading global NGO Conservation International (CI) is expanding its presence in Singapore, after receiving positive response from governments and corporations based here and across Asia. The move reflects an increasing need for sustainable development in this part of the world, and recognition that many development choices that affect the environment are made by corporations, investors and influential leaders. Read more

Hearing-impaired children get behind-the-scenes access at bank

Standard Chartered’s flagship Marina Bay branch was abuzz with activity recently before it opened to customers. 88 hearing-impaired children from the Canossian School got the opportunity for a sneak peek into branch banking and to learn basic financial knowledge through games organised by the Bank’s Priority and International Banking staff. Read more

Charity auction raises money to give the gift of sight

An impressive SGD 200,000 was raised at a charity dinner and auction held in Singapore this month to aid Seeing is Believing, a global initiative aimed at preventing avoidable blindness. Read more

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