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Evolutionary game theory is useful to devise strategies for real-life situations such as international negotiations and ecological crises, where players are unequal, and choices are complex.
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.
All #trade Opinion
16 December 2025
Carbon & Climate
Three reasons why China wants global green leadership after COP30
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Policy & Finance
Trade wars destroy the planet
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1 October 2025
Policy & Finance
Beyond resumption of China-India dialogue, unresolved issues persist
17 September 2025
16 September 2025
Policy & Finance
Can Europe and China forge a climate connection?
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Food & Agriculture
A food security imperative for the Johor-Singapore SEZ blueprint
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Policy & Finance
Nature risk is financial risk
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Manufacturing
The delicate art of natural resource diplomacy
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Policy & Finance
Green crime goes global
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Policy & Finance
Tariff shockwaves: Indonesia’s export strategy under fire
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Policy & Finance
Political changes don’t weaken the case for green business
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Food & Agriculture
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