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Despite being vital to health, security, and economic prosperity, water is often taken for granted. As supplies come under growing strain, water-related considerations will shape economic policy and political decision-making, as well as firms’ investment decisions, risk assessments, and corporate strategies.

7 Jul 2026

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Perhaps the most unsettling lesson from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the gap between what we knew and how we prepared. Countries should use whatever easing of immediate pressures occurs to strengthen resilience before the next shock arrives.

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Rather than designing solutions for half the farming population, agricultural researchers, policymakers, and others must consider the specific needs and preferences of women farmers in developing countries. Only then can the huge female agricultural labour force reach its potential to ensure food security and drive economic growth.

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Asean should enhance efficiency of fertiliser application, increase local fertiliser production, and fortify policies on pesticides and seeds.

6 May 2026

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30 April 2026

China could pivot to sustainable protein as a hedge against supply shocks

21 April 2026

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9 April 2026

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31 March 2026

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9 March 2026

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26 January 2026

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31 December 2025

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26 December 2025

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18 December 2025

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16 December 2025

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13 November 2025

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29 September 2025

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17 September 2025

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15 August 2025

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11 August 2025

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