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Policy & Finance
Trump and Southeast Asia: When transactionalism undermines trust
The Trump Administration has broken with the tradition of pursuing its national interests in tandem with an emphasis on alliances and values. Southeast Asian countries will respond accordingly.
Vietnam has grand plans to build a series of nuclear power plants. But it faces several challenges.
Manufacturing
Can the fashion industry adapt to a warming world?
COP30 agreed to triple adaptation finance, but the fashion industry needs adaptation measures now.
Carbon & Climate
Three reasons why China wants global green leadership after COP30
China wants to lead the climate agenda on its own terms – exporting clean tech and influence, while sidestepping tougher cuts and accountability.
All #trade Opinion
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Policy & Finance
Trade wars destroy the planet
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Policy & Finance
Beyond resumption of China-India dialogue, unresolved issues persist
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Policy & Finance
Can Europe and China forge a climate connection?
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Food & Agriculture
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Policy & Finance
Nature risk is financial risk
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Manufacturing
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Policy & Finance
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Political changes don’t weaken the case for green business
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Food & Agriculture
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