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Terengganu floods

As climate risks become financial risks, investing in resilience is essential to protecting economic growth, attracting capital and securing Malaysia’s long-term prosperity.

13 Jul 2026

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Taiwan’s energy challenges highlight the limits of fossil fuel–based energy security as geopolitical tensions reshape global energy markets and supply chains.

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As the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt global oil and gas flows, countries are increasingly focusing on short-term energy priorities to the detriment of long-term decarbonisation goals. In such a context, the difficult task of designing climate policies that realign incentives takes on new importance.

An office worker uses an AI bot for his project

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.

9 June 2026

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22 May 2026

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12 May 2026

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7 April 2026

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31 March 2026

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5 March 2026

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21 January 2026

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16 January 2026

12 January 2026

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26 December 2025

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24 December 2025

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18 December 2025

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16 December 2025

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15 December 2025

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24 November 2025

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