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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.
Policy & Finance
The right incentives for climate action
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.
As the country moves to meet its renewables targets, grid projects must be negotiated so Cambodia retains control over operational data.
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.
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Policy & Finance
Fossil fuel investments are a fiduciary risk
22 May 2026
Policy & Finance
Sustainable economies will own the future
20 May 2026
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31 March 2026
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5 March 2026
4 March 2026
Carbon & Climate
Rethinking Malaysia’s path to net zero
27 February 2026
Policy & Finance
Rethinking coal phase-out in Asia and beyond
20 February 2026
Corporate Responsibility
Singapore's response to AI risks will fail unless businesses and investors follow
10 February 2026
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