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CBD Guangzhou 2025 Wraps Up with International Attendance Rising by 47.22%

GUANGZHOU, China, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 27th China (Guangzhou) International Building Decoration Fair (CBD Fair Guangzhou), held in tandem with the Guangzhou International Bath & Sanitary Ware Fair (CBS Fair), concluded on July 11. Spanning 300,000 square meters, the fair hosted nearly 2,000 exhibitors and over 70 high-level forums and conferences. A total of 205,621 professional attendees from 145 countries and regions joined the event, with international attendance rising by 47.22% year-on-year.

Against the backdrop of a complex global economic landscape, CBD Fair Guangzhou has positioned itself as a resilient force in the home and building decoration sector. By closely tracking industry shifts and evolving market dynamics, the fair has undertaken a series of structural innovations and mission upgrades aimed at advancing high-quality development across the industry.

Moving beyond a traditional exhibition format, CBD Fair Guangzhou has redefined itself as a year-round, full-chain, and multi-channel service platform with exhibitions as its core. This transformation reflects its renewed commitment to fostering business conversion and offering comprehensive industry empowerment. Central to this evolution is the integration of three innovation-driven ecosystems—Interior, Exterior, and Matech—that merge design, product, and material technologies to stimulate cross-sector collaboration and sustainable growth.

The platform has also reinforced six core market channels: Pro Dealers, Designers, Home Decorators, Foreign Traders, Commercial Decoration, and New Media. Branded initiatives such as Dealer-Link, CBD World-Connect, and Design-Link have created targeted opportunities for stakeholder engagement, while enhancing the overall quality and impact of both exhibitor and visitor participation. For example, in response to the growing international ambitions of Chinese brands, the CBD World-Connect project has facilitated meaningful trade connections and accelerated global market access for domestic manufacturers through curated matchmaking sessions and procurement delegations from key international markets. 

Over 70 high-caliber events ran alongside the exhibition, offering deep dives into emerging trends such as AI-driven design, sustainable practices, adaptive reuse, and global expansion strategies. These activities provided an open forum for knowledge exchange and set a strategic agenda for the global home and building decoration industry.

Looking ahead, CBD Fair Guangzhou will continue to align itself with the core demands of industry transformation, deepening its role as a year-round empowerment platform. By uniting stakeholders across the value chain, the fair aims to help shape a forward-looking blueprint for the next phase of industry development.

CBD Guangzhou 2025 Wraps Up with International Attendance Rising by 47.22%

GUANGZHOU, China, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 27th China (Guangzhou) International Building Decoration Fair (CBD Fair Guangzhou), held in tandem with the Guangzhou International Bath & Sanitary Ware Fair (CBS Fair), concluded on July 11. Spanning 300,000 square meters, the fair hosted nearly 2,000 exhibitors and over 70 high-level forums and conferences. A total of 205,621 professional attendees from 145 countries and regions joined the event, with international attendance rising by 47.22% year-on-year.

Against the backdrop of a complex global economic landscape, CBD Fair Guangzhou has positioned itself as a resilient force in the home and building decoration sector. By closely tracking industry shifts and evolving market dynamics, the fair has undertaken a series of structural innovations and mission upgrades aimed at advancing high-quality development across the industry.

Moving beyond a traditional exhibition format, CBD Fair Guangzhou has redefined itself as a year-round, full-chain, and multi-channel service platform with exhibitions as its core. This transformation reflects its renewed commitment to fostering business conversion and offering comprehensive industry empowerment. Central to this evolution is the integration of three innovation-driven ecosystems—Interior, Exterior, and Matech—that merge design, product, and material technologies to stimulate cross-sector collaboration and sustainable growth.

The platform has also reinforced six core market channels: Pro Dealers, Designers, Home Decorators, Foreign Traders, Commercial Decoration, and New Media. Branded initiatives such as Dealer-Link, CBD World-Connect, and Design-Link have created targeted opportunities for stakeholder engagement, while enhancing the overall quality and impact of both exhibitor and visitor participation. For example, in response to the growing international ambitions of Chinese brands, the CBD World-Connect project has facilitated meaningful trade connections and accelerated global market access for domestic manufacturers through curated matchmaking sessions and procurement delegations from key international markets. 

Over 70 high-caliber events ran alongside the exhibition, offering deep dives into emerging trends such as AI-driven design, sustainable practices, adaptive reuse, and global expansion strategies. These activities provided an open forum for knowledge exchange and set a strategic agenda for the global home and building decoration industry.

Looking ahead, CBD Fair Guangzhou will continue to align itself with the core demands of industry transformation, deepening its role as a year-round empowerment platform. By uniting stakeholders across the value chain, the fair aims to help shape a forward-looking blueprint for the next phase of industry development.

CBD Guangzhou 2025 Wraps Up with International Attendance Rising by 47.22%

GUANGZHOU, China, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 27th China (Guangzhou) International Building Decoration Fair (CBD Fair Guangzhou), held in tandem with the Guangzhou International Bath & Sanitary Ware Fair (CBS Fair), concluded on July 11. Spanning 300,000 square meters, the fair hosted nearly 2,000 exhibitors and over 70 high-level forums and conferences. A total of 205,621 professional attendees from 145 countries and regions joined the event, with international attendance rising by 47.22% year-on-year.

Against the backdrop of a complex global economic landscape, CBD Fair Guangzhou has positioned itself as a resilient force in the home and building decoration sector. By closely tracking industry shifts and evolving market dynamics, the fair has undertaken a series of structural innovations and mission upgrades aimed at advancing high-quality development across the industry.

Moving beyond a traditional exhibition format, CBD Fair Guangzhou has redefined itself as a year-round, full-chain, and multi-channel service platform with exhibitions as its core. This transformation reflects its renewed commitment to fostering business conversion and offering comprehensive industry empowerment. Central to this evolution is the integration of three innovation-driven ecosystems—Interior, Exterior, and Matech—that merge design, product, and material technologies to stimulate cross-sector collaboration and sustainable growth.

The platform has also reinforced six core market channels: Pro Dealers, Designers, Home Decorators, Foreign Traders, Commercial Decoration, and New Media. Branded initiatives such as Dealer-Link, CBD World-Connect, and Design-Link have created targeted opportunities for stakeholder engagement, while enhancing the overall quality and impact of both exhibitor and visitor participation. For example, in response to the growing international ambitions of Chinese brands, the CBD World-Connect project has facilitated meaningful trade connections and accelerated global market access for domestic manufacturers through curated matchmaking sessions and procurement delegations from key international markets. 

Over 70 high-caliber events ran alongside the exhibition, offering deep dives into emerging trends such as AI-driven design, sustainable practices, adaptive reuse, and global expansion strategies. These activities provided an open forum for knowledge exchange and set a strategic agenda for the global home and building decoration industry.

Looking ahead, CBD Fair Guangzhou will continue to align itself with the core demands of industry transformation, deepening its role as a year-round empowerment platform. By uniting stakeholders across the value chain, the fair aims to help shape a forward-looking blueprint for the next phase of industry development.

Thailand, Cambodia Truce Talks Due but Strikes Continue

Thailand, Cambodia Truce Talks Due but Strikes Continue
Royal Thai Army soldiers are transported on the back of an army truck in the Thai border province of Si Sa Ket on July 26, 2025. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

By Suy Se with Chayanit Itthipongmaetee in Surin, Thailand/AFP – Thailand and Cambodia’s leaders are due to meet for peace talks on Monday, as a festering territorial dispute along their shared frontier dragged into a fifth day of open combat.

Antengene Announces Poster Presentation of ATG-022 (Claudin 18.2 ADC) at ESMO 2025

SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Antengene Corporation Limited (“Antengene”, SEHK: 6996.HK), a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercialising first-in-class and/or best-in-class medicines for cancer, today announced that an abstract featuring the latest data from a Phase I/II study of the Claudin 18.2 antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), ATG-022, has been accepted for poster presentation at the 2025 European Society for Medical Oncology Annual Congress (ESMO 2025), taking place from October 17th to October 21st at the Messe Berlin in Berlin, Germany.

Details of the Poster Presentation:

ATG-022 (Claudin 18.2 antibody-drug conjugate)
Title:
Phase I/II study of Claudin 18.2 ADC ATG-022 in patients with advanced gastric/ gastroesophageal junction cancer (CLINCH)
Abstract Number:
2907
Presentation Number:
2113P
Date: 
October 19, 2025 

About ATG-022

ATG-022 is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) designed to target CLDN18.2, a member of the Claudin family of cell adhesion molecules. Under normal conditions, Claudins are located within tight junctions between cells, forming a barrier to regulate cell permeability. However, in cancer, Claudins are aberrantly expressed on the cell surface due to changes in cell polarity. CLDN18.2 is frequently overexpressed in a range of primary malignant tumors, including gastric, esophageal, cholangiocarcinoma, and pancreatic cancers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded Orphan Drug Designations to ATG-022, for gastric and pancreatic cancers.

Data from the ongoing CLINCH study demonstrated that ATG-022 delivers robust efficacy across all levels of CLDN18.2 expression in gastric cancer patients, including those with high, low, and ultra-low expression. This broad activity positions ATG-022 as a potential market leader, capable of addressing the largest patient population with CLDN18.2-positive tumors. Furthermore, the strong efficacy observed in patients with low CLDN18.2 expression suggests promise for treating other tumor types with similar expression profiles.

About Antengene

Antengene Corporation Limited (“Antengene”, SEHK: 6996.HK) is a leading commercial-stage R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative first-in-class/best-in-class therapeutics for the treatment of hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, in realizing its vision of “Treating Patients Beyond Borders”.

Antengene has built a pipeline of 9 oncology assets at various stages going from clinical to commercial, including 6 with global rights, and 3 with rights for the APAC region. To date, Antengene has obtained 31 investigational new drug (IND) approvals in the U.S. and Asia, and submitted new drug applications (NDAs) in 11 Asia Pacific markets, with the NDA for XPOVIO® (selinexor) already approved in Mainland of China, Taiwan China, Hong Kong China, Macau China, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia.

Forward-looking statements

The forward-looking statements made in this article relate only to the events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this article. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You should read this article completely and with the understanding that our actual future results or performance may be materially different from what we expect. In this article, statements of, or references to, our intentions or those of any of our Directors or our Company are made as of the date of this article. Any of these intentions may alter in light of future development. For a further discussion of these and other factors that could cause future results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement, please see the other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2024, and the documents subsequently submitted to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

For more information, please contact:

Investor Contacts: 
Donald Lung
E-mail: Donald.Lung@antengene.com  
Mobile: +86 18420672158 

PR Contacts:
Peter Qian
E-mail: Peter.Qian@antengene.com 
Mobile: +86 13062747000

SMU issues its inaugural Sustainability Bond, raising S$150 million to advance environmental and social initiatives

SINGAPORE, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ –– Singapore Management University (SMU) today announced that it has completed the issuance of a S$150 million Sustainability Bond. The proceeds of the Bond are earmarked for financing and refinancing green and social projects that deliver clear environmental and social benefits, as guided by SMU’s newly established Sustainable Financing Framework.

The Sustainability Bond, the first such bond by an Autonomous University (AU) in Singapore, was issued on 28 July 2025 at a coupon rate of 2.022% and will mature on 28 July 2032. The Sole Lead Manager and Bookrunner for the bond issuance was Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC).

SMU President, Professor Lily Kong, said, “This inaugural Sustainability Bond is more than just a financial instrument — it reflects our belief that universities must play a leading role in building a more sustainable and inclusive future. We’ve been guided by our Sustainability Blueprint since 2022 and are proud to contribute to the priorities set out in the Singapore Green Plan 2030. As a university, we take seriously our role in shaping future-ready graduates who are not only intellectually agile, but also attuned to the pressing challenges of our time. By embedding sustainability in our operations and investments, we hope to lead with purpose and conviction.”

“Launching this bond in our 25th anniversary year feels especially meaningful — it signals our intent to grow with purpose, and to leave a positive, lasting impact on the communities we serve,” she added.

SMU Sustainable Finance Framework

In June 2025, SMU established a holistic and comprehensive Sustainable Financing Framework which aligns SMU’s financial practice with its sustainability goals (outlined in the SMU Sustainability Blueprint) and embodies SMU’s deep commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The Framework outlines the criteria and guidelines for SMU to allocate and manage the proceeds raised from sustainable finance transactions.

Developed in collaboration with its sole sustainability advisor, OCBC, the Framework provides the foundation for SMU to engage in sustainable finance transactions such as green, social and sustainability bonds and loans. It guides SMU’s issuance of sustainable finance debt instruments to finance or refinance projects and assets that deliver measurable environmental and/ or social benefits. These include green buildings, energy efficiency upgrades, green infocommunications technology infrastructure, sustainable water and waste management, as well as programmes that promote inclusive education, knowledge sharing, and mental health and wellbeing.

Mr Lim Boon Wee, SMU’s Senior Vice President, Administration, said, “This bond issuance is a strategic milestone for SMU as we align our financial strategy with our sustainability goals, and channel capital to where it matters most. It enables us to finance infrastructure and initiatives that enhance environmental performance and social impact, while ensuring transparency and accountability to our stakeholders.”

The Framework received a Second Party Opinion from ratings agency, Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s), affirming its alignment with internationally recognised standards and its significant contribution to sustainable outcomes. Moody’s further assessed the Framework as having a significant contribution to sustainability, giving it an overall Sustainability Quality Score of SQS2 – Very Good.

SMU also maintains a Aaa rating by Moody’s, the highest possible rating in assessing creditworthiness, reflecting the University’s robust institutional framework and healthy operating performance.

First Sustainability Bond issuance by a Singapore university

SMU’s Sustainability Bond is the first such bond issued by an AU in Singapore, and is differentiated in the scope of impact. Apart from green initiatives with environmental benefits, SMU is committing a portion of the proceeds raised to fund social programmes that promote inclusive education benefitting its students from low-income families. This differs from Green Bonds (focusing solely on projects with environmental benefits) and Sustainability-Linked Bonds (which are tied to predefined sustainability performance targets only) previously issued by other universities in Singapore.

Ms Elaine Lam, Head of Global Corporate Banking, OCBC, said, “With our strong track record in guiding clients through their green transition with strategic advisory and targeted financing solutions, we are excited to strengthen our long-standing partnership with SMU by supporting its first Sustainability Bond issuance covering both environmental projects as well as social programmes that promote inclusive education. A first by an autonomous university in Singapore, this bond issuance speaks to SMU’s leadership in integrating sustainability into its core mission, potentially inspiring its students to become future leaders who advocate for both environmental stewardship and social equity.”

Highlights of SMU’s sustainability-related achievements

  • Ranked 18th globally in the Environmental Sustainability lens, Environmental Impact category for the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025
  • Winner, Sustainability Institution of the Year, 2024 International Green Gown Awards
  • Won the fifth consecutive Silver Ribbon Mental Health Award in as many years since the awards were inaugurated by Silver Ribbon (Singapore) in 2020
  • Entire campus awarded the Green Mark Platinum certification, with the first Green Mark Platinum Zero Energy building in the city centre
  • First university in Singapore to introduce sustainability literacy and community service as graduation requirements

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SMU issues its inaugural Sustainability Bond, raising S$150 million to advance environmental and social initiatives

SINGAPORE, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ –– Singapore Management University (SMU) today announced that it has completed the issuance of a S$150 million Sustainability Bond. The proceeds of the Bond are earmarked for financing and refinancing green and social projects that deliver clear environmental and social benefits, as guided by SMU’s newly established Sustainable Financing Framework.

The Sustainability Bond, the first such bond by an Autonomous University (AU) in Singapore, was issued on 28 July 2025 at a coupon rate of 2.022% and will mature on 28 July 2032. The Sole Lead Manager and Bookrunner for the bond issuance was Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC).

SMU President, Professor Lily Kong, said, “This inaugural Sustainability Bond is more than just a financial instrument — it reflects our belief that universities must play a leading role in building a more sustainable and inclusive future. We’ve been guided by our Sustainability Blueprint since 2022 and are proud to contribute to the priorities set out in the Singapore Green Plan 2030. As a university, we take seriously our role in shaping future-ready graduates who are not only intellectually agile, but also attuned to the pressing challenges of our time. By embedding sustainability in our operations and investments, we hope to lead with purpose and conviction.”

“Launching this bond in our 25th anniversary year feels especially meaningful — it signals our intent to grow with purpose, and to leave a positive, lasting impact on the communities we serve,” she added.

SMU Sustainable Finance Framework

In June 2025, SMU established a holistic and comprehensive Sustainable Financing Framework which aligns SMU’s financial practice with its sustainability goals (outlined in the SMU Sustainability Blueprint) and embodies SMU’s deep commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The Framework outlines the criteria and guidelines for SMU to allocate and manage the proceeds raised from sustainable finance transactions.

Developed in collaboration with its sole sustainability advisor, OCBC, the Framework provides the foundation for SMU to engage in sustainable finance transactions such as green, social and sustainability bonds and loans. It guides SMU’s issuance of sustainable finance debt instruments to finance or refinance projects and assets that deliver measurable environmental and/ or social benefits. These include green buildings, energy efficiency upgrades, green infocommunications technology infrastructure, sustainable water and waste management, as well as programmes that promote inclusive education, knowledge sharing, and mental health and wellbeing.

Mr Lim Boon Wee, SMU’s Senior Vice President, Administration, said, “This bond issuance is a strategic milestone for SMU as we align our financial strategy with our sustainability goals, and channel capital to where it matters most. It enables us to finance infrastructure and initiatives that enhance environmental performance and social impact, while ensuring transparency and accountability to our stakeholders.”

The Framework received a Second Party Opinion from ratings agency, Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s), affirming its alignment with internationally recognised standards and its significant contribution to sustainable outcomes. Moody’s further assessed the Framework as having a significant contribution to sustainability, giving it an overall Sustainability Quality Score of SQS2 – Very Good.

SMU also maintains a Aaa rating by Moody’s, the highest possible rating in assessing creditworthiness, reflecting the University’s robust institutional framework and healthy operating performance.

First Sustainability Bond issuance by a Singapore university

SMU’s Sustainability Bond is the first such bond issued by an AU in Singapore, and is differentiated in the scope of impact. Apart from green initiatives with environmental benefits, SMU is committing a portion of the proceeds raised to fund social programmes that promote inclusive education benefitting its students from low-income families. This differs from Green Bonds (focusing solely on projects with environmental benefits) and Sustainability-Linked Bonds (which are tied to predefined sustainability performance targets only) previously issued by other universities in Singapore.

Ms Elaine Lam, Head of Global Corporate Banking, OCBC, said, “With our strong track record in guiding clients through their green transition with strategic advisory and targeted financing solutions, we are excited to strengthen our long-standing partnership with SMU by supporting its first Sustainability Bond issuance covering both environmental projects as well as social programmes that promote inclusive education. A first by an autonomous university in Singapore, this bond issuance speaks to SMU’s leadership in integrating sustainability into its core mission, potentially inspiring its students to become future leaders who advocate for both environmental stewardship and social equity.”

Highlights of SMU’s sustainability-related achievements

  • Ranked 18th globally in the Environmental Sustainability lens, Environmental Impact category for the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025
  • Winner, Sustainability Institution of the Year, 2024 International Green Gown Awards
  • Won the fifth consecutive Silver Ribbon Mental Health Award in as many years since the awards were inaugurated by Silver Ribbon (Singapore) in 2020
  • Entire campus awarded the Green Mark Platinum certification, with the first Green Mark Platinum Zero Energy building in the city centre
  • First university in Singapore to introduce sustainability literacy and community service as graduation requirements

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SMU issues its inaugural Sustainability Bond, raising S$150 million to advance environmental and social initiatives

SINGAPORE, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ –– Singapore Management University (SMU) today announced that it has completed the issuance of a S$150 million Sustainability Bond. The proceeds of the Bond are earmarked for financing and refinancing green and social projects that deliver clear environmental and social benefits, as guided by SMU’s newly established Sustainable Financing Framework.

The Sustainability Bond, the first such bond by an Autonomous University (AU) in Singapore, was issued on 28 July 2025 at a coupon rate of 2.022% and will mature on 28 July 2032. The Sole Lead Manager and Bookrunner for the bond issuance was Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC).

SMU President, Professor Lily Kong, said, “This inaugural Sustainability Bond is more than just a financial instrument — it reflects our belief that universities must play a leading role in building a more sustainable and inclusive future. We’ve been guided by our Sustainability Blueprint since 2022 and are proud to contribute to the priorities set out in the Singapore Green Plan 2030. As a university, we take seriously our role in shaping future-ready graduates who are not only intellectually agile, but also attuned to the pressing challenges of our time. By embedding sustainability in our operations and investments, we hope to lead with purpose and conviction.”

“Launching this bond in our 25th anniversary year feels especially meaningful — it signals our intent to grow with purpose, and to leave a positive, lasting impact on the communities we serve,” she added.

SMU Sustainable Finance Framework

In June 2025, SMU established a holistic and comprehensive Sustainable Financing Framework which aligns SMU’s financial practice with its sustainability goals (outlined in the SMU Sustainability Blueprint) and embodies SMU’s deep commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The Framework outlines the criteria and guidelines for SMU to allocate and manage the proceeds raised from sustainable finance transactions.

Developed in collaboration with its sole sustainability advisor, OCBC, the Framework provides the foundation for SMU to engage in sustainable finance transactions such as green, social and sustainability bonds and loans. It guides SMU’s issuance of sustainable finance debt instruments to finance or refinance projects and assets that deliver measurable environmental and/ or social benefits. These include green buildings, energy efficiency upgrades, green infocommunications technology infrastructure, sustainable water and waste management, as well as programmes that promote inclusive education, knowledge sharing, and mental health and wellbeing.

Mr Lim Boon Wee, SMU’s Senior Vice President, Administration, said, “This bond issuance is a strategic milestone for SMU as we align our financial strategy with our sustainability goals, and channel capital to where it matters most. It enables us to finance infrastructure and initiatives that enhance environmental performance and social impact, while ensuring transparency and accountability to our stakeholders.”

The Framework received a Second Party Opinion from ratings agency, Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s), affirming its alignment with internationally recognised standards and its significant contribution to sustainable outcomes. Moody’s further assessed the Framework as having a significant contribution to sustainability, giving it an overall Sustainability Quality Score of SQS2 – Very Good.

SMU also maintains a Aaa rating by Moody’s, the highest possible rating in assessing creditworthiness, reflecting the University’s robust institutional framework and healthy operating performance.

First Sustainability Bond issuance by a Singapore university

SMU’s Sustainability Bond is the first such bond issued by an AU in Singapore, and is differentiated in the scope of impact. Apart from green initiatives with environmental benefits, SMU is committing a portion of the proceeds raised to fund social programmes that promote inclusive education benefitting its students from low-income families. This differs from Green Bonds (focusing solely on projects with environmental benefits) and Sustainability-Linked Bonds (which are tied to predefined sustainability performance targets only) previously issued by other universities in Singapore.

Ms Elaine Lam, Head of Global Corporate Banking, OCBC, said, “With our strong track record in guiding clients through their green transition with strategic advisory and targeted financing solutions, we are excited to strengthen our long-standing partnership with SMU by supporting its first Sustainability Bond issuance covering both environmental projects as well as social programmes that promote inclusive education. A first by an autonomous university in Singapore, this bond issuance speaks to SMU’s leadership in integrating sustainability into its core mission, potentially inspiring its students to become future leaders who advocate for both environmental stewardship and social equity.”

Highlights of SMU’s sustainability-related achievements

  • Ranked 18th globally in the Environmental Sustainability lens, Environmental Impact category for the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025
  • Winner, Sustainability Institution of the Year, 2024 International Green Gown Awards
  • Won the fifth consecutive Silver Ribbon Mental Health Award in as many years since the awards were inaugurated by Silver Ribbon (Singapore) in 2020
  • Entire campus awarded the Green Mark Platinum certification, with the first Green Mark Platinum Zero Energy building in the city centre
  • First university in Singapore to introduce sustainability literacy and community service as graduation requirements

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