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The vast minority of middle-income countries graduate to high-income status. Past strategies that prioritised physical capital must give way to a quality of growth approach premised on investment in human and natural capital.
Kerala’s experience in fighting poverty holds some important lessons for developing Asean countries. The Indian state removed severe destitution by addressing nutritional, health and educational needs.
Policy & Finance
Trump’s assault on ESG is not killing it. It is forcing it to evolve
While the language of ESG is changing, its fundamental value for business is not.
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The Philippines needs 15,000 forest rangers to meet its conservation goals; It only has 2,200
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China powers world’s solar boom but still drives global emissions as fossil giant: study
China’s Asia Pacific neighbours mirror the trend, with record solar and wind gains but coal still dominating power … -
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Asean poised for US$8.5bn windfall from UN-backed airline carbon scheme
As airlines face surging compliance costs under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), the … -
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Singapore moves to strengthen data centre sustainability and resilience under new Digital Infrastructure Bill
Singapore has opened public consultation on a draft law that would, for the first time, place binding sustainability … -
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Mining sector sees surge in human rights abuse allegations: report
The US and the European Union have intensified efforts to secure the minerals needed for a clean energy … -
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News / Transport & Logistics
China’s EV exports rise 49 per cent year-on-year as Asean demand powers growth
Thailand and the Philippines lead vehicle demand as Southeast Asia emerges as a key growth market for Chinese …
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