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The return of smoke haze underscores a sobering reality: while Asean has policies designed to combat it, the problem continues to occur.

24 Sep 2026

A Kerala-Singapore climate technology partnership would therefore be more than environmental cooperation. It could become an industrial strategy

A commercial partnership could turn Kerala into a test bed for climate adaptation technologies spanning flood management, coastal resilience, water and agriculture.

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Even as hunger declines around the world, food insecurity remains prevalent in rural communities. Restoring soil health, expanding access to new technologies, strengthening land rights, and upgrading public infrastructure are essential to boost agricultural productivity and protect rural livelihoods.

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The dangerous flooding in Nepal and Tibet has demonstrated, once again, the need for prearranged disaster-risk financing to prepare for the economic chain reactions triggered by natural disasters. Asia's policymakers must act now to help cash-strapped Nepal and strengthen other countries' resilience before the next crisis hits.

3 September 2026

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7 July 2026

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24 June 2026

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22 June 2026

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11 May 2026

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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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