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Rich countries need to pay Global South at least US$209 billion annually to phase out fossil fuels: report
The United States and European Union have to deliver the bulk of the amount, as they have greater capacity and responsibility to do so, says the Civil Society Equity Review, a new study released at the COP28 climate summit.
Accelerating the energy transition might be high on the agendas of Asian governments, but at this week's Energy Asia conference held in Malaysia's capital, oil majors are outrightly saying the world needs more of the fossil fuel.
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Migrants in UAE turn to crypto to send remittances home
Foreign workers say blockchain services offer a better way to send money home - but are they leaving themselves vulnerable to losses?
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