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The global price tag of war in the Middle East

March 24, 2026

The cascading economic fallout from the conflict in the Middle East is radiating well beyond the Gulf, reshaping markets and supply chains – potentially for years to come. The Strait…

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How the Iran war could create a ‘fertiliser shock’ – an often ignored global risk to food prices and farming

March 6, 2026

Most shipping companies have suspended journeys through the strait of Hormuz Nima Shokri, United Nations University and Salome M. S. Shokri-Kuehni, United Nations University; Technical University of Hamburg Tehran…

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New research may help scientists predict when a humid heat wave will break

January 6, 2026

As these events become more common at midlatitudes, a phenomenon called an atmospheric inversion will determine how long they last. Jennifer Chu | MIT Newshttps://news.mit.edu/2026/new-research-may-help-scientists-predict-when-humid-heat-wave-will-break-0105 A long stretch of humid…

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How bus stops and bike lanes can make or break your festive city trip

December 29, 2025

Harry Radzuan, London South Bank University; University of Manchester; Jiaying Xue, London South Bank University, and Siti Intan Nurdiana Wong Abdullah, Nottingham Trent University Picture yourself strolling through Christmas…

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We must empower local leaders to meet global goals – here’s why

November 4, 2025

Cities drive over 80% of global gross domestic product and innovation – yet their leaders still lack a seat at the global decision-making table. National governments have long dominated international…

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Politicians love comparing NZ’s economy to Singapore or Ireland – but it’s simplistic and misleading

September 21, 2025

Angus Dowell, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Unveiling Amazon Web Services’ long-awaited NZ$7.5 billion “cloud region” – a cluster of local data centres – Prime Minister Christopher Luxon specifically…

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Meralco PowerGen’s PacificLight starts up 100 MW fast-response plant in Singapore

June 20, 2025

Bilyonaryo Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), through its subsidiary PacificLight Power Pte Ltd (PLP), has commissioned a 100-megawatt (MW) fast-start ancillary services facility in Singapore. The gas-fired facility,…

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Renewable energy, carbon credits are priority areas of cooperation for Singapore, Philippines: Lawrence Wong

June 4, 2025

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong spoke to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during his first official visit to the country as Singapore’s leader. SINGAPORE: Renewable energy and carbon credits are among…

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Singapore businesses eye more investments in PH, says PM Wong

June 4, 2025

MANILA – Singapore’s business community sees the Philippines as an ideal expansion destination, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Wednesday. Wong acknowledged that the Philippines has been able to create an…

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Mathematicians uncover the logic behind how people walk in crowds

April 3, 2025

The findings could help planners design safer, more efficient pedestrian thoroughfares. Jennifer Chu | MIT NewsMIT News (https://news.mit.edu/2025/mathematicians-uncover-logic-behind-how-crowds-walk-0324) Next time you cross a crowded plaza, crosswalk, or airport concourse, take…

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