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Local and regional governments in China, India top indebtedness in emerging markets

Gross borrowing by emerging markets LRGs forecast to reach new high in 2025.
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Local and regional governments in China, India top indebtedness in emerging markets

Gross borrowing by emerging markets LRGs forecast to reach new high in 2025.
2 days ago

Singapore and India to cooperate on maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation

Authorities from both countries have signed a letter of intent for the cooperation.
5 days ago

SG gov’t adopts colour-coded price tags for mixed rice

This will increase price transparency and help consumers to make informed choices.
5 days ago

HK’s government-related entities seek growth despite property slump

S&P Global Ratings examines reliance on property income amidst weak business conditions.
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Singapore launches digital twin to boost port efficiency

Singapore announced the official launch of the Maritime Digital Twin—a dynamic, real-time virtual model of the Port of Singapore.
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Gender-blind policies fail to address women’s climate needs

Governments are urged to adopt inclusive, gender-responsive climate policies.

Digital tech to reshape senior housing with AI, telemedicine: expert

AI is also being used to improve workforce management, helping optimise staffing levels and reduce labor costs.

Governments to prioritise energy affordability and security

Certain challenges are driving politicians to connect energy policy with economics and security.

High-severity cyber incidents drop threefold in government sector: report

This contrasts with the food, IT, telecom, and industrial sectors, which experienced an increase in critical incidents during the same period.

How the Middle East can build resilience against AI-enabled threats

Governments must invest in adaptive AI cyber training for security teams.

China unveils plan to boost new-type energy storage by 2027

The plan focuses on technological innovation, including the upgrading of lithium batteries and support for disruptive technologies.

AIIMS Delhi amongst first Indian government hospitals with surgical robots

The system offers a magnified 3D view for precision in complex surgeries.

Policy patches could ease strains in Chinese industrial companies: report

A trade-in policy would modestly lift auto consumption despite weak consumer confidence.

Weak rules, poor infrastructure put Filipino gig workers at risk

Inadequate policies leave gig workers vulnerable to low wages and unsafe conditions.

4 regulatory priorities to drive financial institutions' focus in 2025

EY expects policymakers to prioritise country-specific approaches.

Three ways to improve gov’t productivity

According to McKinsey, these strategies have been effective in both public and private sector organisations.