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China commits to emissions-cutting targets for first time but analysts call for more ambition
A pledge made by President Xi Jinping that his country would cut greenhouse gas emissions by seven to 10 per cent by 2035 was described by some as too cautious. Observers say the plan does not reflect China’s potential as a clean tech giant.
Polisi & Kewangan
Philanthropy’s role in defining moment for health stewardship in Asia – helping countries build self-reliance
Studio EB
Recent developments present challenges for global health diplomacy, but could provide an opportunity for a rethink of how philanthropy can complement government funding. This could address urgent health needs across resource-constrained parts of Asia.
Climate change is creating “new vulnerabilities” for pandemics, according to new research.
Makanan & Pertanian
UN report: Five charts explaining the rise of global food insecurity
Hunger has, on average, fallen worldwide after hitting 15-year highs in 2021 and 2022.
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In data: Which countries fund global aid, and how much do they spend?
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Is the world ready for another pandemic?
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In data: What fuels world hunger, from Covid to climate, conflict
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India to Italy: a trail of broken dreams, loss and abuse
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Cleaner air shown to have reduced suicides in China
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20 brands called out for greenwashing in 2025
This year, ‘greenrinsing’ – shifting climate targets after luring investment – cast a shadow over corporate decarbonisation efforts, … -
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Asia’s AI real estate boom reaches Singapore, bringing efficiency and new risks
Studio EB AI is reshaping how buildings are run, from cooling systems to construction planning. Yet experts warn that the … -
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Renewable energy boomed in 2025, but so did fossil fuels
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Decarbonisation in the Philippines is a ‘balancing act’: First Gen strategy head Joel Jay Soriano
Studio EB As well as adapting to intensifying climate impacts, the Philippines' largest renewable energy company must carefully weigh up … -
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South Korea to ban labels on bottled water from 2026 in push to cut plastic waste
Seoul expects more than 2,200 tonnes of plastic savings a year as QR-code packaging becomes standard. -
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China’s $180bn cleantech push shifts global alliances as nations hedge against US uncertainty: report
Beijing’s overseas clean energy investments have surged 80 per cent in a year, drawing emerging economies into deeper …
