Experts said that with many countries wavering on their climate goals, Singapore's consistent approach to tackling climate change would be attractive to firms which are serious about reducing their emissions. SMU Associate Professor of Finance Liang Hao shared that Singapore's higher carbon price and stricter environmental regulations could actually be a feature, not a bug, for leading global firms that are serious about sustainability. Assoc Prof Liang added that setting up a base in singapore enhances trust with investors and customers, even if it comes with higher upfront costs.
