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S3E4: Is the ASEAN chairmanship that powerful? Can Singapore push the green agenda?
Can Singapore balance economic survival & climate action as ASEAN chair in 2027?
As Singapore prepares to take over the ASEAN chairmanship in 2027, the region faces a delicate balancing act between economic uncertainties and climate action.
According to recent regional survey data from the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, many in Southeast Asia are prioritising economic survival, inflation, and recession fears over climate action. But with pressing issues like transboundary haze, coal phase-outs, and rising energy costs, how can Singapore use its leadership to align economic resilience with green…
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