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ASEAN, treaty parties push stronger cooperation as Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia marks 50 years

July 26, 2026

The 11 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the High Contracting Parties (HCPs) to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) on…

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What will it take to get ships going through the Strait of Hormuz again?

April 13, 2026

Jennifer Parker, The University of Western Australia; UNSW Sydney Wednesday’s ceasefire announcement by President Donald Trump, linked to Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, prompted immediate optimism shipping would…

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3 lessons on the energy transition in an age of crisis

April 7, 2026

Numerous crises have revealed how the global energy system is impacted by geopolitical shocks and fragmentation. These shocks do not signal a failure of the energy transition, but rather highlight…

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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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Global power struggles over the ocean’s finite resources call for creative diplomacy

January 17, 2026

Jonas Gamso, Arizona State University and Hossain Ahmed Taufiq, Arizona State University Oceans shape everyday life in powerful ways. They cover 70% of the planet, carry 90% of global trade,…

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ASEAN takes major step toward landmark digital economy pact

November 8, 2025

Image: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa Southeast Asian nations have reached a critical milestone in negotiations for the world’s first comprehensive regional digital economy agreement, setting the stage for digital integration across a…

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New Trump tariffs: early modelling shows most economies lose – the US more than many

August 6, 2025

Getty Images Niven Winchester, Auckland University of Technology The global rollercoaster ride of United States trade tariffs has now entered its latest phase. President Donald Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day”…

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Trump’s global trade plans are in disarray, after a US court ruling on ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

May 29, 2025

Susan Stone, University of South Australia A United States court has blocked the so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs that US President Donald Trump imposed on imported goods from around 90 nations.…

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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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Launch of Singapore Carbon Market Alliance (SCMA) to enable access to and supply of high-quality carbon credits

August 1, 2024

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and IETA (formerly the InternationalEmissions Trading Association) have launched the Singapore Carbon Market Alliance(SCMA), the first platform in Singapore aimed at helping companies obtain…

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