Community

UOB volunteers with the children from Punggol Family Service Centre and artist Ms Lee Jia Zhen, winner of the Most Promising Artist of the Year award at the 2014 UOB Painting of the Year (Singapore) competition
UOB volunteers with the children from Punggol Family Service Centre and artist Ms Lee Jia Zhen, winner of the Most Promising Artist of the Year award at the 2014 UOB Painting of the Year (Singapore) competition.

2015 Highlights


  • Facilitated investments in infrastructure development projects in support of the economic and social progress of Myanmar.
  • Initiated innovation and enterprise joint ventures to support Asia’s startups.
  • Championed Southeast Asian art through the new UOB Southeast Asia Gallery at the National Gallery Singapore which houses the world’s largest collection of modern Southeast Asian Art, and the 34th annual UOB Painting of the Year regional competition; conducted community-based art classes for students.
  • Provided education opportunities via the $50 million Wee Cho Yaw Future Leaders scholarship awards and the UOB University Scholarship Programme in Myanmar.
  • Supported our colleagues as they volunteered more than 23,500 hours to help local charities across Asia.
  • Donated more than $20 million to support the causes of those with special needs, children and the elderly.
  • Raised awareness on inclusive business practices through the UOB Scan Hub and UOB Ability Hub.
  • Made more than 20 per cent energy savings from two main office buildings in Singapore.