Economy News
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One quarter of the world's population face extremely high water stressSeventeen countries are drawing more than 80 per cent of their available water supply each year according to new data from the World Resources Institute (WRI). -
Cheap renewables will price out oil on roadsPetrol- and diesel-driven cars will soon vanish, as oil-based fuel already costs three times more than cheap renewables.
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Can palm oil enter the circular economy?A waste product of crude palm oil is grossly under-explored despite it having the potential to electrify the energy-poor rural villages and prevent further deforestation in Indonesia. -
Why is Singapore so far behind Malaysia on responsible investing?A study by Bloomberg has found that Malaysian asset managers are more bullish about the value of responsible investing than their counterparts in Singapore, and have a more mature understanding of its worth. How so?
Economy Opinion
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Regional integration could be key to China’s climate action– To achieve both its economic ambitions and climate commitments, China must radically seek a green growth model that converts today’s environmental pressures into new economic benefits, write experts at the World Resources Institute. -
The missing women in finance– Could India's financial industry employ many and now more educated women seeking work outside their homes? -
What does the IPCC special report say about forests?– The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on land use and climate change reveals seven important things to take note of on the relationship between forests and climate change.
Videos
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Why emerging Asia is the hub of climate-smart urban development– About four out of every five people impacted by sea-level rise by 2050 will live in East or Southeast Asia, creating an urgent need climate-smart solutions for cities. This year’s Innovate4Climate summit will look at the climate-smart solutions the region needs.
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What would the world be like if there was water for all?– Worldwide, 100 million families are stuck in a cycle of poverty and disease because of the lack of access to clean water. What would it take to slake humanity's thirst for water in a sustainable way?
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From CSR to strategy—Malaysian firms turn to sustainability– Two Bursa-listed companies in Malaysia share their sustainability strategies
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The Conscious Festival draws biggest turnout yet in Singapore– Welcoming 3,800 people this year, the carbon neutral, zero waste festival has grown six-fold since its first edition in 2015.
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