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Past very strong El Niño events, with record heat, drought, precipitation, floods, and wildfires, have taken a toll in human lives, human health, national and community economies, and ecosystems. Some effects can linger as much as a decade, after these events.

25 Aug 2026

Today, more than 21 per cent of Singapore's citizens are aged 65 or older, making it a “super-aged” society.

Rapid ageing and digital isolation are pushing businesses beyond traditional corporate giving.

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Developing countries are mobilising more and more climate finance but neglecting their lowest-income peers.

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World Bank’s planned phase‑out of lending to China by 2031 removes a reliable borrower, risking a smaller balance sheet unless governance and lending rules are updated to channel more capital into riskier, lower‑income countries, according to green finance specialist Christoph Nedopil Wang.

2 July 2026

Much of Asia's infrastructure was built for a more predictable world, one that no longer exists

14 January 2026

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