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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

Using fun elements such as challenges, goals and rewards, games are playing a significant role in learning, lifestyle management and disease awareness.

The battle to reduce road deaths

In the move to a more sustainable and safer future, tackling road accident injuries and fatalities will require a more concerted effort.

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Cyber scams are rising globally, targeting the vulnerable, especially youth. Understanding tactics and regional efforts is key to a safer cyberspace.

Who’s afraid of Donald Trump?

Fears of global trade disruption due to Trump’s proposed tariffs may be exaggerated as most countries have outgrown their dependence on the US market.

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Finance no panacea for world’s climate woes

The ‘failure’ of the biggest climate event of 2024, the COP29, may be a blessing in disguise as nature cannot simply be replaced by throwing money at it.

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Will Trump really act on tariff threats against India?

Indian economic diplomacy will be put to the test in the event Donald Trump unleashes protectionist measures.

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Malaysia, Indonesia’s journey in pushing for green finance

Malaysia and Indonesia are advancing green finance to tackle climate change, but face hurdles like unclear standards and public awareness.

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Sea level rise a clear threat to Malaysia

It is imperative that adaptation measures are implemented now to safeguard against future extreme climate events.

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When make yourself at home doesn’t work for tourist towns

Short-term rentals have changed the way we holiday. While there are some benefits, it’s not all good.

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Greenwashing raises red flags with Indonesian consumers

Consumers including millennials choose carefully, increasingly aware of deceptive environmental claims by businesses.

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A journey to the dark side of greenwashing

There is a fine line between green marketing and greenwashing but some practices are clearly dishonest and deliberate.

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How brands can exploit green certification

Brands and businesses may be tempted to exploit certifications to garner a larger market share at the expense of integrity.

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Friend or foe? The problem with AI and greenwashing

Artificial intelligence is a double-edged sword which can help both enhance transparency or perpetuate false claims on sustainability efforts.

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Washing away greenwashing

The deceptive practice undermines genuine efforts by industries and individuals to achieve the 2050 net zero target.

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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

The battle to reduce road deaths

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Who’s afraid of Donald Trump?

Finance no panacea for world’s climate woes

Will Trump really act on tariff threats against India?

Malaysia, Indonesia’s journey in pushing for green finance

Sea level rise a clear threat to Malaysia

When make yourself at home doesn’t work for tourist towns

Greenwashing raises red flags with Indonesian consumers

A journey to the dark side of greenwashing

How brands can exploit green certification

Friend or foe? The problem with AI and greenwashing

Washing away greenwashing

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