Alec Maquiling

Australia funds $23m study into long COVID persisting beyond 12 weeks

The research will include investigating the biological pathways and causes of PASC subtypes.

Singapore targets SMRs as South Korea formalises nuclear ties

This agreement marks the first civil nuclear power pact between these two nations.

How Japan can unlock offshore wind potential

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

Collaboration builds trust and better policy: report

Communities are not passive recipients of policy decisions but active participants in shaping them.

What leadership looks like in the public sector

Successful programmes often lead to budget cuts instead of recognition.

Governments see AI's potential, but lag in deployment

58% believe the public sector needs to hasten the pace of adoption.

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

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

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

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

Policy patches could ease strains in Chinese industrial companies: report

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

4 regulatory priorities to drive financial institutions' focus in 2025

EY expects policymakers to prioritise country-specific approaches.

China's upper-tier local governments face risks due to lower-tiers' debt buildup

Credit risks from some weak tier-three local governments may migrate upwards.