Philanthropy’s role in defining moment for health stewardship in Asia – helping countries build self-reliance

Published on August 12, 2025

Recent developments – such as the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization – present challenges for global health diplomacy, but could provide an opportunity for a rethink of how philanthropy can complement government funding.

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Southeast Asia has too much to lose – we need an ambitious plastics treaty: Singapore campaigner Terese Teoh

August 12, 2025
Speaking from the INC-5.2 talks in Geneva, the Singapore Youth for Climate Action president said having no treaty is better than a watered-down pact with no limits on plastic production. There is no Asean-wide support for such caps.

Trump’s push to mine deep-sea battery metals draws ire from allies

August 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Trump administration is on a rogue quest to mine critical minerals from the ocean floor — and recent global negotiations over the fate of deep-sea mining reveal just how alone the U.S. is on the issue. The deep-sea treasure that the administration seeks are lumpy, potato-sized rocks known as…