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Swift government backing could boost domestic carbon removal capacity: McKinsey

Carbon dioxide removal is a critical tool in achieving net zero by 2050.

Swift government backing could boost domestic carbon removal capacity: McKinsey

Carbon dioxide removal is a critical tool in achieving net zero by 2050.

How governments can help AI development

Outside regulation, governments can shape its development through infrastructure.

‘Overlooked’ AI-adjacent issues may be key in regulation: Deloitte

Only 11% were focused on regulating issues, such as data privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property. 

Governments, firms to face ‘onerous’ cost in climate change initiatives: report

Governments and businesses will likely miss their ambitious targets.

US policy continuity after 2024 Presidential Elections ‘too uncertain’: report

A Trump return will raise concerns about shifts in trade, tax, and foreign policies among others.

What are ‘critical’ policies needed in regulating metaverse

The digital world is now considered a “very real part of users’ lives,” Deloitte found.

Asia-Pacific builds military defenses in metaverses for modern warfare: report

This could drive metaverse revenue up to $627 billion by 2030.

Policies, infrastructure investments to drive EV global growth: report

The EV market will likely grow by nearly 16% annually between 2022-2035, GlobalData projected.

Upskilling is not the key to bridging widening skills gap: Deloitte

A report showed nearly 75% of employers are unable to find skilled workers.

Outstanding government projects, initiatives lauded at GovMedia Awards 2023

The awards programme held digital and in-person awards presentations on 21 July and 24 July, respectively.

Engage public for sustainable growth through involvement, realistic targets, best practices – World Bank’s Daniel Levine

World Bank's Daniel Levine shares strategies for building robust economies and resilient societies in a post-pandemic world where governments face a plethora of challenges.

ITF eyes deeper cooperation with Southeast Asian countries

International Transport Forum director-general aims to tap Singapore for being a ‘global role model.’

Availability, not price, is hindering adoption of sustainable aviation fuel — IATA

IATA’s Conrad Clifford urges governments to incentivise production of SAF and cites Singapore as a shining example for setting up a sustainable aviation hub.

Asia poised to be the center of the E2W revolution

China may account for 53% of sales of electric two-wheelers (E2W) in 2021, but India and Indonesia are fast-growing markets.

How can markets transform their food systems?

Public-private partnerships and policy interventions could support the food systems.