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Singapore and World Bank Launch Carbon Markets Programme to Strengthen High-Integrity Climate Finance

By Rebecca Hsu on May 21, 2026 8:55 am |

Asia Market, Asia News and Development & Sustainability

SINGAPORE, 21 May 2026 – Singapore and the World Bank Group have launched the Singapore Carbon Markets Programme, a new initiative aimed at tackling barriers that continue to slow the development of credible carbon markets and climate-finance flows.

The programme was launched at the Innovate4Climate conference held in Singapore from 20 to 22 May 2026, the World Bank’s annual platform focused on carbon pricing and carbon markets. The initiative forms part of the World Bank Group’s strategic partnership with Singapore and reflects the city-state’s ambition to strengthen its role as a trusted carbon services and trading hub.

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  • Rebecca Hsu is a Senior Economist and Lead Analyst for The Ledger Asia, focusing on the rapidly evolving financial landscapes of East and Southeast Asia. With a background in sovereign risk assessment and emerging market trends, Rebecca provides sharp commentary on trade dynamics, monetary policy, and the digital economy's impact on regional growth.

    Formerly a strategic advisor for major financial institutions in Hong Kong, she excels at translating complex macroeconomic shifts into actionable insights for investors and policymakers. Her work at The Ledger Asia centers on China’s economic transition and the burgeoning manufacturing hubs of ASEAN, ensuring readers stay ahead of Asia’s shifting financial tides.

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