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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.

Paying off a student debt that always seems to grow

One in three Australians saw their HELP debt go backwards due to inflation last year. New policy announced last weekend will partially address this

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Chart: HELP loans going backwards in 2023

For some people earning $50,000–70,000, their debts will “go backwards” despite new policy.

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Petrol pain coming for Malaysia’s elderly

Malaysia’s elderly population is set to feel the full force of its planned removal of fuel subsidies.

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How Sri Lanka sleepwalked over a debt cliff

The issues that led Sri Lanka to become an economic basket case in 2022 serve as a warning for other nations.

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Debt cancellation: no quick fix to climate funding crunch

Time is short to act on loss and damage funding, after no action at COP26. With economic pain worsening, a new solution is gaining traction— debt cancellation.

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Accounting for microfinance’s flaws

Microfinance doesn’t always empower the women reliant on it, but a different form of accounting could help level the playing field.

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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

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Petrol pain coming for Malaysia’s elderly

How Sri Lanka sleepwalked over a debt cliff

Debt cancellation: no quick fix to climate funding crunch

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