Receding water levels at Linggiu Reservoir expose Singapore’s vulnerability
April 23, 2016
Water consumption in the Republic inched higher last year — is enough being done to prepare for the worst-case scenario?… Read More
Weighty problem for urban Asia
April 12, 2016
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TW Centre
April 12, 2016
In developing and middle-income countries, obesity is accompanying increased urbanisation, posing unforeseen threats to public health and testing the policy resolve and fiscal capacity of governments.… Read More
Manila water plan draws US rep’s criticism for IFC role
April 12, 2016
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TW Centre
April 12, 2016
In a bustling, densely populated corner of Manila, fruit vendor Coring Gutierrez reads $35 due from her latest water bill, more than triple what her family of six paid 15 years ago.… Read More
Water security, economic growth and sustainable development: linking society, economy and environment
April 4, 2016
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TW Centre
Water security, economic growth and sustainable development, complex and challenging subjects, from a development-related policy perspective, should be considered and analysed within a holistic and synergistic framework.… Read More
Running dry
April 1, 2016
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TW Centre
April, 2016
Solutions in short supply as water shortages destroy crops and livelihoods across Asia.… Read More
Global warming hits rice bowls
March 25, 2016
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TW Centre
March 25, 2016
A deal to steer the world away from catastrophic climate change was struck last December, and the goal is to limit global warming to under 2 deg C above pre-industrial levels.… Read More
Climate change, energy and water security for S’pore
March 22, 2016
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TW Centre
March 22, 2016
Singapore has an excellent record of managing climate, water and energy issues over the past three decades. The future, always, is uncertain. Countries will have to run faster and faster to stay in the same place.… Read More
A new plan to rescue Kosi Basin from poverty
March 21, 2016
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TW Centre
March 21, 2016
Bad planning has destroyed a fertile region, but there’s hope a new water management plan will bring growth and economic sustainability.… Read More
Singapore’s water success has H2O expert worried
March 21, 2016
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TW Centre
March 21, 2016
People here taking free flow of clean water for granted.… Read More
Confronting obesity in Asia’s cities
March 19, 2016
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TW Centre
March 19, 2016
Obesity is a growing crisis that governments cannot afford to ignore.… Read More