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Opinion / #competition
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.
Manufacturing
The delicate art of natural resource diplomacy
Competition for critical minerals is heating up, with China's rare earth curbs in retaliation for tariffs from the United States in the spotlight. Effective resource diplomacy will require countries to exercise sensitivity and foresight.
The Trumpian approach to critical minerals – evident from the United States' interactions with Ukraine – may force Southeast Asia to choose sides. The region needs to look at diversifying its technical partners in the energy sector.
Lifestyle
Eco chic vs. copycats
Fast-fashion brands are copying designs of sustainable clothing labels but they have not managed to imitate the concept.
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News / Energy
Philippines offshore wind auction pause an ‘additional step’ toward bankable projects, say wind trade associations
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News / Transport & Logistics
JR East to launch Japan’s first commercial hydrogen hybrid train in fiscal 2027
One of the world’s largest rail operators plans to deploy the zero-emission train on commuter routes near Tokyo … -
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Opinion / Carbon & Climate
Why carbon markets need data infrastructure, not just carbon credits: an Asia-Pacific perspective
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News / Carbon & Climate
Heat stress could trap Filipinos in poverty: report
Frontline communities are already paying the everyday costs of extreme heat as the government cuts climate resilience funds, … -
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Opinion / Manufacturing
Indonesia can build a green steel industry, but only if the government creates the market
Green steel faces weak domestic demand in Indonesia, as prices remain 30 to 60 per cent higher than … -
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Nearly a fifth of all Pakistani households rely on solar energy, but the people installing and cleaning these …
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