COP16.2: A Turning Point for Global Biodiversity Efforts

COP16.2 in Rome secured a historic deal. The focus now shifts to turning commitments into action to halt biodiversity loss.

Singapore’s Wealthiest Families Locked in High-Stakes Feuds Over Billions and Legacy

Singapore’s wealthiest families, the Kweks and Lees, are embroiled in public disputes over the control of billion-dollar empires. With lawsuits and accusations escalating, these feuds could have lasting impacts on the city’s corporate and political l

U.S. Companies Scale Back DEI Policies Following Trump’s Election

Major U.S. companies like Google, Meta, and Walmart are scaling back DEI initiatives following Trump’s executive orders. Political pressure and legal challenges drive the shift, sparking debates on the future of inclusion.

COP29 Week 1: Political Feuds and Missed Targets Overshadow Ambitions

COP29 in Baku began with hopes of securing $1 trillion for vulnerable nations but quickly descended into disputes, high-profile absences, and unmet promises. What will follow?

Singapore Fintech Festival 2024: Shaping the Future of Financial Technology

From AI and quantum breakthroughs to transformative asset tokenization and blockchain lending, the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 showcased global innovation.

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics Recognizes Institutions as Keys to Prosperity

MIT's Acemoglu, Johnson, and UChicago’s Robinson win the Nobel Prize in Economics for their research showing how inclusive versus extractive institutions impact prosperity, providing new pathways to address economic disparities worldwide.

Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential Showdown

In a historic election, leftist Anura Kumara Dissanayake takes office as Sri Lanka’s President.

The Power of Sports

Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra’s historic win harbors love across borders.

Stern in the Sands: NYUAD’s newly launched graduate program and the future of MENA

With Stern’s legacy expanding to NYU Abu Dhabi, how will it shape the future of MENA?