Eco-Business

Vivian Balakrishnan and Lawrence Wong_Singapore_S Rajaratnam Lecture

The republic will not “capitulate”, but will forge global cooperation to tackle challenges like climate change, says prime minister Lawrence Wong. His speech was made a day after it was confirmed Singapore will head to the polls on 3 May.

Workers in an electronic manufacturing factory in a Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) area in Laguna.

Company participation has surged 120 per cent since the green option programme was introduced four years ago, finds a new report. But despite demand growth, renewable energy supply remains limited.

Delivering his address at the World Economic Forum, vice-premier Ding Xuexiang said China’s green pursuits are long-term and not “an act of expediency”. He is the first senior Chinese leader to address concerns over an imminent tariff war since US president Donald Trump kicked off his second term.

Japan and United States_Biden and Kishida

For the first time in an annual sentiment survey, more respondents from the region chose Japan to lead the world in achieving its Paris Agreement goals, instead of the EU or the US. There appears to be a leadership void, experts say.

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Competition for critical minerals is heating up, with China's rare earth curbs in retaliation for tariffs from the United States in the spotlight. Effective resource diplomacy will require countries to exercise sensitivity and foresight. Oleh Daniel Litvin

The Trumpian approach to critical minerals – evident from the United States' interactions with Ukraine – may force Southeast Asia to choose sides. The region needs to look at diversifying its technical partners in the energy sector. Oleh Mirza Sadaqat Huda