Ukraine’s Zelensky complains about EU divisions over new Russia sanctions
His criticism of the West has mounted as the European Union moves towards a possible Russian oil embargo and as thousands of Russian forces invade two key eastern cities.
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Putin says ‘Thank God’ some foreign companies have left Russia
However, Putin has also promised that Western attempts to isolate Russia would fail, saying developed economies are grappling with inflationary spiral and food crisis, among…
Davos 2022 forum: Addressing the drivers of eco-anxiety
Two-thirds of young people in 10 countries report feeling sad, afraid and anxious about the climate crisis and over half believe that humanity is doomed.
Davos 2022: The Mandai girl driving climate issues at World Economic Forum
Singaporean Gim Huay Neo, who joined WEF in January, has been instrumental in Davos 2022's climate change focus.
Ukraine crisis moves geopolitics to front of business agenda: Edelman survey
95 per cent of respondents said they expected businesses to act in response to an unprovoked invasion.
Why war in Ukraine matters to youth in Singapore
“The conflict has left an impact on our daily lives in Singapore, from raising prices to fuelling longer-term worries like regional and national security”, states the writer.
Hawkers in Malaysia feeling the heat of chicken shortage ahead of export ban
While the government has stipulated a price cap of RM8.90/kg on chicken, traders have hiked their prices recently despite the risk of being fined if caught.
Asean’s future complex amid multiple pressures: ST-WEF panel
Still, there is optimism about the region's prospects for growth although differences remain between neighbours on the way forward for the alliance.
UN food chief: 325 million close to starvation, more than double since Covid-19
Fears over the likely implications of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on food security and energy security have been mounting with the war now in its fourth month.
The seemingly never-ending quest for a South China Sea Code of Conduct
Two decades on, China and Asean are having yet another crack at the code. Is it time to ditch what looks like mission impossible?