Supporting Local Talent with a Global Footprint in Singapore
Takeaways and Insight from CEPSI 2018
Solaragency, Prasarana Penanganan Darurat Bencana yang Praktis dan Lengkap
The Weekend Edition
Scientists Need You to Solve This Chess Problem to Help Find the Key to Human Consciousness
What separates us from supercomputers.
BEC CREW, Science AlertConsciousness is the most important quality of a human being, but scientists have struggled for millennia to explain it - where does it come from, and how does it arise?
Brexit
GE Chairman And CEO Jeffrey Immelt's Comments On UK Referendum
On Thursday, citizens of the United Kingdom voted 51.9 percent to 48.1 percent to leave the European Union, a decision known as the “Brexit.” The UK will now begin the process of separating itself from the 28-country economic and political union that allows goods and people to move as though the area is one nation. This is the first time a member state has voted to leave the EU and there are many aspects to the withdrawal that need to be negotiated within the next two years. GE Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Immelt commented on the vote:
trade
Why Trade Deals Work For U.S. Workers
A review of the impact of U.S. trade deals since NAFTA shows they have improved U.S. trade balances and boosted exports, getting U.S.-made goods on the shelves of its trading partners.
Renewables
Times They Are a-Changin': The Renewable Energy Transition Is Happening, But Major Challenges Are Slowing It Down
Countries, provinces, cities and companies are increasing their renewable energy production targets at a rate that makes clear the transition away from fossil fuels is happening and unstoppable. But they must overcome major structural, political and perception hurdles if they hope to attain a future powered only by renewable sources.
globalization
Collaboration, Not Isolation, Is The Key to Managing Global Risks
From cyber attacks to the easy spread of pandemics, the world seems to be aflame with the unintended consequences of globalization. Instead of looking to simple yet destructive solutions like protectionism, isolation and nationalism, leaders should strive to work together and to reform international institutions.
development
Getting Current: New Tech Giving More Africans Access To Electricity
Much work remains to be done to ensure reliable electricity access for Africa's citizens. A number of complications are making it difficult to achieve this UN Sustainable Development Goal. Yet access rates are expanding in many nations, and technology and design improvements offer opportunities to make rapid leaps forward.
