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Philippines launches transparency portals for government agencies

Move comes amidst a flood control corruption scandal.

Thailand to help SMEs, farmers adopt digital technology

Government initiative supports national transformation strategy.

Governments adopt green budgeting as climate goals shape fiscal policy

Emerging markets, by contrast, are laying the groundwork for similar progress through climate budget tagging, among others.

How can Southeast Asia fuel its clean energy shift?

SEA remains heavily reliant on coal, gas, and oil, making it vulnerable to hurdles like price spikes.

Record US government shutdown ends

Continuing appropriations bill signed into law after 43 days.

WBCSD coalition to invest billions for transport decarbonisation by 2030

Plans include 26,000 EVs and 200 MW renewables in emerging markets.

How Japan can unlock offshore wind potential

It must optimise evaluation criteria, focusing on realistic price limits.

Government supports Queensland's construction sector via new initiative

Apprenticeship scheme features wage subsidies for small and family-owned businesses.

Rising public expectations push global debt to record high

Governments are moving to lower cost, higher value models.

US businesses call on Congress to urgently reopen federal government

Groups cite unrecoverable losses and far-reaching consequences.

NZ to boost business growth as part of capital markets reforms

Benefits include reduced costs for smaller listed companies.

PH and Japan boost ties with Energy Partnership initiative

The countries will exchange expertise and best practices to fuel the clean energy transition.

Abu Dhabi rolls out app for overseas treatment coordination

International patients can track appointments in real time.

Qatar, Egypt ink MoU to strengthen health sector cooperation

The partnership focuses on public health and medical sciences.

South Korea finalises first comprehensive organ donation plan

Key areas include expanding donor registration agencies to the public sector.