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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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“Toyota Woven City,” a Test Course for Mobility, Completes Phase 1 Construction and Prepares for Launch

January 6, 2025

Official launch scheduled for fall 2025 LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At CES 2025, Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”) announced the completion of Phase 1 construction of Toyota Woven City (“Woven City”),…

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Popes were once confined to Rome. Now they travel the world – and Francis’ current journey is particularly significant

September 13, 2024

Darius von Guttner Sporzynski, Australian Catholic University Pope Francis is continuing the tradition of papal journeys, having embarked on the longest trip of his papacy yet to Asia and…

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South Africa’s new pension rules: Australia, Chile and Singapore show how personal savings can grow the economy

August 30, 2024

Adrian Saville, University of Pretoria Up until now South Africans have been allowed to withdraw their entire pension or provident fund when leaving a job. This has left many with…

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These 5 cities are making innovative use of generative AI

July 29, 2024

Following a government initiative launched last year, Singapore has come up with more than 100 generative AI solutions.Image: Unsplash/Mike Enerio This article was first published in May 2024 and updated…

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