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“When you understand the implications of tax legislation, you can see where change is needed, and then advocate for that change,” says Temasek’s Head of Tax Belinda Chan. Go behind the scenes to see how this understanding helped Temasek amplify the impact of its philanthropic dollar while positively benefitting the sector as a whole. https://tmsk.sg/3ks #50byFifty #Temasekturns50 #bygenerationsforgenerations #T50 #Temasek

As Temasek’s operations grew, so did its community contributions, creating a need for a more robust system to manage and deploy these funds, says Head of Tax Belinda Chan. Go behind the scenes to see how advocating for a change in tax regulations has allowed philanthropic organisations, including Temasek Trust and Temasek Foundation, to better meet their financial and social impact goals. As we commemorate our 50th anniversary, we’ll be sharing 50 stories that will take you behind the scenes of pivotal moments in our history. Watch this space for new stories added each week. #50byFifty #Temasekturns50 #bygenerationsforgenerations #T50 #Temasek https://tmsk.sg/rpb

Impact enterprises often lack access to patient and flexible capital needed to deliver their mission. To bridge this gap, Temasek established the T-Ignite Fund, a recoverable grant designed to support impact enterprises at pivotal moments in their growth. Learn how T-Ignite can empower impact enterprises: https://tmsk.sg/83s The T-Ignite Fund will provide: • Up to S$500,000 recoverable grant with a runway of 3-5 years for repayment • Potential repayment discounts for meeting specific impact goals • Mentorship and capacity building support Since 2003, Temasek has dedicated a portion of its returns to community gifts, focusing on Connecting People, Uplifting Communities, Protecting the Planet, and Advancing Capabilities. #TemasekGives #SeedsOfChange

Our CEO, Dilhan Pillay, spoke of the critical importance of climate finance in ensuring food security, and underscored how bridging the financing gap in the agri-food sector is equally as critical at the opening of the Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) earlier this week. Calling for a public-private philanthropy approach for the agri-food sector, Dilhan urged governments, multilateral agencies, private and concessional capital providers to come together and cultivate the right conditions to get projects off the ground. At Temasek, we believe in using a systems-based approach and forming strategic partnerships to invest in a better and more sustainable future. #ClimateForwardTemasek

Future-proofing an investment portfolio means taking a long-term view on potentially transformative emerging technologies. Quantum computing offers the potential to solve very complex statistical problems, which are beyond the limits of today’s computers. Once this #technology becomes commercially viable, it could unlock opportunities in sectors such as chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, and finance, generating massive economic growth. Find out more about how and why Temasek is investing in #quantumcomputing in The Business Times. https://tmsk.sg/pxb #TemasekInvests

Temasek’s investment in Adyen in 2014 paved the way for more strategic moves into the payments and fintech space for the firm. Connie Chan, Head of Temasek’s Financial Services shares more: https://tmsk.sg/8w4 #50byFifty #Temasekturns50 #bygenerationsforgenerations #T50 #Temasek

“It felt groundbreaking on many fronts,” says Connie Chan, who led Temasek’s investment in Adyen, one of the firm’s first early-stage investments and its initial foray into the digital payments space. Go behind the scenes to see how this investment represented a new path for Temasek, and strengthened the resilience of its portfolio. As we commemorate our 50th anniversary, we’ll be sharing 50 stories that will take you behind the scenes of pivotal moments in our history. Watch this space for new stories added each week. #50byFifty #Temasekturns50 #bygenerationsforgenerations #T50 #Temasek https://tmsk.sg/ky8

Staying ahead in rapidly evolving sectors like cybersecurity means having to build capabilities before you need them, says Yeoh Keat Chuan. It led Temasek to create a comprehensive suite of cyber solutions to bolster its portfolio resilience. https://tmsk.sg/iji #50byFifty #Temasekturns50 #bygenerationsforgenerations #T50 #Temasek

Fresh from #COP29: The Green Investments partnership is making progress, and aims to deploy US$1 billion for sustainable infrastructure in Asia. Pentagreen Capital, the sustainable infrastructure debt financing company established by Temasek and HSBC, will manage the Partnership. At COP28 last year, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Temasek, Allied Climate Partners and IFC - International Finance Corporation announced the intent to establish this innovative blended finance programme under Singapore’s Financing Asia’s Transition Partnerships (FAST-P). Focused on Asia, FAST-P aims to mobilise up to US$5 billion to finance energy transition and marginally bankable green projects in the region. As a global investor and ecosystem catalyst, we are committed to bringing about systems-level change. Through programmes like the Green Investments partnership, we aim to crowd in more like-minded partners to unlock the necessary financial flows required for green infrastructure projects in #Asia. #ClimateForwardTemasek #BlendedFinance #EnergyTransition

At Temasek, we’re committed to creating a more sustainable future by supporting companies with clear, actionable green plans as an asset owner. In a recent interview with The Straits Times, our Managing Director for Sustainability, Kyung-Ah Park, shared how we’re driving positive change alongside our portfolio companies on their transition journey. “Our core mission is very much aligned with the future generation in Singapore. If we can have an impact from a carbon and climate perspective, we can create sustainable value that benefits Singapore more broadly.” – Kyung-ah Park Read more about our commitment to sustainable progress: https://tmsk.sg/s05 #ClimateForwardTemasek #Sustainability #FutureGrowth