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The global energy transition was once defined by energy security, affordability, and environmental sustainability. But a new era of geopolitical conflict has reshaped the energy trilemma, with national security the overriding priority.
Corporate Responsibility
Singapore’s response to AI risks will fail unless businesses and investors follow
AI promises productivity gains, but without corporate and investor commitment, Singapore risks deeper inequality, higher emissions, and growing social strain as jobs are lost.
Trump’s dismantling of USAID and deep foreign aid cuts are forcing international NGOs to shrink, localise and seek new funding models – with profound consequences for global health and humanitarian work.
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.
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While the West retreats, Asia powers ahead on sustainable finance
2 October 2025
Corporate Responsibility
The ESG jobs crunch is coming
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Policy & Finance
China’s lending to the Global South has been growing more commercial
15 August 2025
Food & Agriculture
A food security imperative for the Johor-Singapore SEZ blueprint
5 August 2025
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Policy & Finance
Asian universities rise in global sustainability leadership rankings
22 July 2025
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Financing for development must account for women
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News / Food & Agriculture
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Opinion / Food & Agriculture
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