Temasek

2022-04-11 13:00:15 Got the Monday blues? Let’s see if our latest stories can banish them with some Monday ‘moos’.
 
Don’t have a cow, man. We’re udder-ly delighted that one of our portfolio companies, animal-free dairy producers Perfect Day, is one of the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies of 2022! Learn more: https://tmsk.sg/qyr
 
Mooo-ve over! Will factory farming go the way of the carrier pigeon? Our Head of Agri-Food Investment shared his food for thought at the Future-Food Tech. Catch his interview: https://tmsk.sg/etu
 
What else is cookin’? We’re an investor in C-Quest Capital, which plans to deploy 650,000 of the most thermally efficient cookstoves available across South-East Asia. These will replace unhealthy, polluting open fires used to cook food: https://tmsk.sg/zva Open / Comment

2022-04-07 12:58:00 Extra, extra! We’re taking ‘Health is wealth’ to a whole new level...  
 
How has a small lifestyle change made a BIG impact in your life? Whether it's choosing to add more physical activity in your daily routine, or even adopting a healthier diet, we want to know how these adjustments have helped make a difference to you! Deets in the comments — we’ll make it worth your while!  Open / Comment

2022-04-06 13:01:00 Did you know? Experts warn that climate change doesn't just affect the health of the planet, but all of us as well!

On the eve of World Health Day, we're kicking off a whole month of content dedicated to healthy living! Stay tuned for some intriguing and exciting ways to think about your diet, exercise, and the environment (oh, and maybe an exciting prize, too ).

Are you ready to learn more? Open / Comment

2022-03-31 13:06:34   We all love soft drinks, but their health and environmental costs make us soda-pressed! What if you could get your soft drink fix while doing good for your well-being and the environments?
Waterdop, a company that #temasekinvests in, is making that fanta-sea into a reality! They are taking the innovative approach of developing ‘microdrinks’ which are tiny cubes to flavour your water at home with tangy fruits and vitamins.
   
Cheers to that! Now schweppe us off our feet with your own plastic-killing ideas in the comments  Open / Comment

2022-03-29 13:22:09 Based on the common themes of our recent news stories, can you guess what our favourite genre of music is? The answer’s in the comments.

We’re pressing ‘play’ on the future. Digitisation is shaking up how we all work, play, and live. See how we’re helping the world evolve: https://tmsk.sg/63n

Tech talk: Hear from Russell Tham, our Head of Strategic Development as he dives deep into deep tech, a sector powering what’s next for the world: https://tmsk.sg/nj4

Cool kid on the block: Which blockchain tech company boasts a US$7bn valuation (more than twice its valuation last November)? Hint: we just invested in them: https://tmsk.sg/zw7 Open / Comment

2022-03-23 13:03:00 Factoid alert! Did you know that in 2020, flight groundings saw aviation’s CO2 emissions drop by 60%? Well, there’s good news for anyone keen to fly again, but ideally in a sustainable way: your 2022 flights may also take a greener path. This year, we’re part of a pilot programme (pun intended) to use Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) at Changi airport  .

The goal: to let the aviation industry keep soaring towards a net-zero goal – a first-class way to tackle the climate emergency. Open / Comment

2022-03-22 12:57:00 Open / Comment

2022-03-17 12:58:00 Becoming a leader isn't easy!

Just ask Jenny Lee, our trailblazing board member. One of the top venture capitalists in Asia, Jenny is best known for her focus on start-up innovation in areas such as EdTech, FinTech, Robotics and AI, where she has built up over two decades of deep expertise.

Last week, the Temasek Women’s Network (TWN) invited Jenny to a coffee chat in celebration of International Women’s Day, where she spoke about her leadership journey, and shared many pearls of wisdom.

What are the most important qualities for a leader? Let us know in the comments. Open / Comment

2022-03-02 13:00:37 Open / Comment

2022-03-01 13:01:00 The top job concern among students is their work environment …   … but what does that mean in our constantly evolving world?

According to Universum’s 2021 Student Survey, the top job elements people wanted were: 

1 - a friendly work environment 
2 - secure employment 
3 - professional training 
4 - work-life balance 
5 - high future earnings

In today’s dynamic environment, it’s important to invest in potential, such as young talents. How do we develop our human capital so they can be the best version of themselves? Here’s what Yee Jin, our 2021 intern had to say!  Open / Comment