Kyoto Considers Entering Japan’s Nascent Local Green Bond Market
Japan’s most-popular tourist city is exploring a possible sale of debt to finance environmental, social and governance projects, in what may be the country’s...
Brunei Seeks to Woo FDI to Halal Sector
The government is trying to woo more foreign direct investment to Brunei’s halal industry, saying the development of halal services and goods could be...
The Rise of Zakat-Tech: New Apps Boost Contributions in Indonesia
Two new apps were launched this week that will boost Indonesia’s digital payments for the obligatory zakat, even as the national zakat board says...
Nidec to Issue Green Bonds in Japan
Nidec Corporation (TSE:6594; OTC US: NJDCY) ("Nidec") today announced plans to issue Green bond in the Japanese domestic market through a public offering. Nidec...
Singapore’s Green Finance Hub Target Gets a $2 Billion Boost
Singapore pledged more incentives to encourage green lending, measures that may propel its way in a race to be a global sustainable financing hub,...
Nidec’s $900m Green Bond to Fund its EV-motor Ambitions
Nidec plans to issue 100 billion yen ($916 million) in green bonds to fund the development of electric-vehicle motors in the company's first and the country's...