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Policy & Finance
Development economics for an age of upheaval
As the boundaries that once separated sectors become blurred, prosperity increasingly depends on how economies build the ecosystems that sustain technological progress and nurture new productive capacity.
Southeast Asian countries face two dilemmas in the Sino-US AI chip war: aligning their technology stacks with either of the great powers and preventing the illegal diversion of restricted chips.
Food & Agriculture
Taking women farmers seriously
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.
Policy & Finance
The AI revolution mirrors the green transition
The need for massive upfront investments and the likelihood of significant job displacement imply remarkable parallels between the AI buildout and the green transition. In both cases, the state has an important role to play in guiding market forces on behalf of the public good.
All #artificial intelligence Opinion
30 April 2026
22 April 2026
Corporate Responsibility
AI access may not always be unlimited as ESG risks mount – are businesses ready?
17 March 2026
5 March 2026
Policy & Finance
AI can propel women forward – or set them back further
27 February 2026
20 February 2026
Corporate Responsibility
Singapore's response to AI risks will fail unless businesses and investors follow
10 February 2026
Policy & Finance
Trump and Southeast Asia: When transactionalism undermines trust
19 January 2026
16 January 2026
Policy & Finance
The AI we need for sustainable infrastructure
23 December 2025
16 December 2025
Carbon & Climate
Three reasons why China wants global green leadership after COP30
12 November 2025
10 November 2025
Water
AI wants our water
16 September 2025
Carbon & Climate
Is China’s energy system ready for the AI boom?
9 September 2025
22 July 2025
Policy & Finance
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