We have medicines for neurological conditions like epilepsy and Parkinson’s – yet for many people they are out of reach. Here’s how we can change that.
Shyam Bishen
July 31, 2024
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How anticipatory governance can help us with unpredictability
In a world disrupted by unpredictability, here's how following the AAA Framework of 'antifragile, anticipatory and agility' can help make us future-savvy.
Roger Spitz
July 31, 2024
733 million faced hunger last year, and other health stories to read
Top health news: 733 million faced hunger in 2023; warning over avian flu in Asia-Pacific; 'supermodel granny' mice offer potential hope for anti-ageing drug.
Shyam Bishen
July 31, 2024
How the Spacecraft Cybersecurity Act can protect NASA from cyberattacks
The proposed act boosts protection for NASA’s spacecraft from cyber threats, ensuring robust security against potential hacking attacks.
Jo Adetunji
July 31, 2024
From oil to algorithms: Azerbaijan's journey to digital excellence
Recognizing the importance of fostering innovation, Azerbaijan is prioritizing the development of a robust digital ecosystem and infrastructure.
Fariz Jafarov
July 31, 2024
Build your personal board of advisors: An entrepreneur explains the importance of mentors
Mentorship shaped OakNorth Bank’s Rishi Khosla's success. Learn his tips on finding mentors, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and driving business growth.
Rebecca Geldard
July 31, 2024
How AI can unlock the digital economy for the disadvantaged
While Asian countries' lag in education, digital literacy and disability access hinder their potential, AI tools can help level them up in economic growth.
Ahmed Mazhari
July 31, 2024
Cooling Japan: How innovative materials are tackling heatwaves
New technologies are being developed in Japan to mitigate the effects of heatwaves on people and crops, including heat-releasing clothes and heat-blocking parasols.
Naoko Tochibayashi and Mizuho Ota
July 31, 2024
'King dollar' dethroned? USD dominance in an age of geo-economic fragmentation
The USD remains the world's dominant currency despite geo-economic fragmentation. So what might thwart the position of 'king dollar' over the longer term?
Alexis Crow
July 31, 2024
5 ways NDCs can become private climate finance catalysers
Investible Nationally Determined Contributions, crucial for climate action, need clear targets, robust governance and innovative financing.
Laia Barbarà
July 30, 2024
This is how companies can make the UN's SDGs their own
Progress toward the UN's SDGs is too slow, by any measure. Convincing the private sector to come on board to pursue progress is key. Here's how to do that.
Pascual Berrone and Joan Enric Ricart Costa
July 30, 2024
SMEs can turn cybersecurity risk into opportunity. Here's how
For SMEs, cybersecurity can be a costly and difficult endeavor — but it doesn't have to be that way. Here's how SMEs can turn cyber risk into opportunity.
Akhilesh Tuteja
July 30, 2024
We can fend off climate fatalism by limiting near-term warming
Cutting climate super pollutants like methane can swiftly slow warming. The White House summit underscores urgent actions and funding needed to tackle them.
Gabrielle Dreyfus and Christie Ulman
July 30, 2024
How to build a resilient investment portfolio in uncertain times
Navigating a profoundly uncertain investment landscape takes
price discipline, granular diversification and leveraging long-term, flexible capital.
price discipline, granular diversification and leveraging long-term, flexible capital.
Lim Chow-Kiat
July 30, 2024