Gates Foundation sets up Singapore office; fronts US$100 million philanthropic effort for regional health initiatives

Published on May 6, 2025

It will be the foundation’s first office in Southeast Asia. Speaking at the annual Ecosperity conference in Singapore, the American billionaire philanthropist also said the Trump-led pushback on climate will subside.

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