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Gates Foundation sets up Singapore office; fronts US$100 million philanthropic effort for regional health initiatives
It will be the foundation’s first office in Southeast Asia. Speaking at the annual Ecosperity conference convened by Singapore state investor Temasek, the American billionaire philanthropist also said the Trump-led pushback on climate will subside.
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