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As nuclear energy returns, the government, universities and companies are training the next generation of engineers to operate and regulate it.
Corporate Responsibility
Asia demonstrates least transparency on AI safeguards for workers: report
Only 7 per cent of more than a thousand firms surveyed in the region are using artificial intelligence with adequate safeguards to help workers adapt to the technology’s impact, according to new analysis by AI Company Data Initiative.
Policy & Finance
Q&A: Give workers a say in AI rollout, says union head
As AI spreads through the world's workplaces, the head of UNI Global Union says workers must have a say in its rollout.
Bangladeshi fashion suppliers adopt new technology to boost productivity. Workers want a fair share of the benefits.
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15 October 2025
Policy & Finance
Laura Lee to run first Asia-led climate philanthropy advisory
22 September 2025
Corporate Responsibility
AI is stifling demand for junior sustainability talent: recruiter
1 August 2025
Carbon & Climate
Bangladesh rebuilds brick sector but reforms bypass workers
12 June 2025
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Food & Agriculture
Thailand ‘bringing back the bad old days’ for fisheries, say activists
19 February 2025
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Corporate Responsibility
Remote sustainability courses could close global skills gap, says University of Cambridge director
12 February 2025
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Policy & Finance
India to Italy: a trail of broken dreams, loss and abuse
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Policy & Finance
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