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Philanthropy

K-pop’s BTS receive South Korea’s presidential commendation for philanthropic efforts

BTS became the first K-pop act to partner with UNICEF Korea to launch the Love Myself campaign in 2017.
BTS became the first K-pop act to partner with UNICEF Korea to launch the Love Myself campaign in 2017.

We need more stories about those giving back to society

David Lim, who led the first Singapore team to summit Mount Everest, uses his disability to show others how we can all become more resilient.
David Lim, who led the first Singapore team to summit Mount Everest, uses his disability to show others how we can all become more resilient.

DBS Foundation tops list of S’pore’s largest private donors, committing over $100m to social causes

(From left) head of DBS Foundation Karen Ngui, country head of DBS Singapore Lim Him Chuan, chairman of DBS Foundation Ho Tian Yee, Minister of State Jasmin Lau, ITE chairman Andrew Chong and ITE CEO Low Khah Gek at the launch of the DBS Foundation and ITE partnership on Nov 7.
(From left) head of DBS Foundation Karen Ngui, country head of DBS Singapore Lim Him Chuan, chairman of DBS Foundation Ho Tian Yee, Minister of State Jasmin Lau, ITE chairman Andrew Chong and ITE CEO Low Khah Gek at the launch of the DBS Foundation and ITE partnership on Nov 7.

End of an era: Warren Buffett says he’s ‘going quiet’ in his last letter to investors

 The legendary 95-year-old investor is stepping down from his role as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025.
 The legendary 95-year-old investor is stepping down from his role as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025.

The trillionaires are coming. They should pay their workers too

People protest during the 'No $1 Trillion for Elon Musk!' rally, at the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, on Nov 5.
People protest during the 'No $1 Trillion for Elon Musk!' rally, at the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, on Nov 5.

UN road map seeks to crack $1.7 trillion climate finance puzzle

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during an interview ahead of the COP30 Climate Summit in Belem, on Nov 4, 2025. PHOTO: EPA
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during an interview ahead of the COP30 Climate Summit in Belem, on Nov 4, 2025. PHOTO: EPA

Boardroom battle at India’s Tata Group prompts Modi government to get involved

Smooth decision-making at the Tata Group is crucial, given its involvement in ventures that dovetail with the government’s top economic priorities.
Smooth decision-making at the Tata Group is crucial, given its involvement in ventures that dovetail with the government’s top economic priorities.

Increasing role for philanthropic support in developing countries’ energy transition

Philanthropic capital could be key to paving the way for more capital to come from the private sector.
Philanthropic capital could be key to paving the way for more capital to come from the private sector.

Act now to boost trade or there won’t be another Asian miracle, says expert at Jakarta forum

aapanel - Jaime Ho Panel Discussion

Credit: ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION
aapanel - Jaime Ho Panel Discussion

Credit: ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION

Advancing Asia’s climate agenda needs partnerships between philanthropies, public and private sector

The development of a powerful regional energy network is still in its early stages.
The development of a powerful regional energy network is still in its early stages.

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