... rait that we must most definitely watch out for. In the absence of checks and balances, or constraints and counterbalancing voices, we could well be collectively thinking ourselves into disaster. What ...More
EJ Insight2023-09-18
... dacity to welcome constant bricolage and synthesis of ideas, traditions, and values. The city does so much more than merely ‘bridge’ East and West - it epitomises the higher ideal, the higher proposit ...More
EJ Insight2023-09-18
... he 2020s, we are becoming increasingly reliant on a new set of critical raw materials, including rare-earth elements (REEs) and metals such as lithium, gallium, and germanium. These commodities’ use i ...More
EJ Insight2023-09-15
... came to power in the U.S. and, with him, the trade war further slowed down China’s growth. Finally, the Covid pandemic and three years of zero-Covid policies weakened the Chinese economy even further, ...More
EJ Insight2023-09-15
The way we work has been in flux for several years, says IWG’s Chief Commercial Officer Fatima Koning - but as the dust settles, it’s clear that the hybrid model is best for people, profits and the pl ...More
EJ Insight2023-09-14
The fabric of our global food system is fraying under the strain of climate change and an ever-expanding population. To prevent it from unraveling, we must embrace distributed renewable-energy solutio ...More
EJ Insight2023-09-14
It is official: July was the hottest month on record. Global warming is happening, and its costs continue to mount. The World Meteorological Organization recently noted that, “Extreme weather, climate ...More
EJ Insight2023-09-13
... erence between the two modes, in addition to the cost of sensor equipment, is whether to use high-definition maps (HD maps) or not. Serving as the "eyes" of AV, HD maps provide road geometry, route pr ...More
EJ Insight2023-09-12
... ntuitive. We would not want to live in a society where the state discriminates against individuals on the basis of their race, ethnicity, gender, or wealth. Nor, indeed, is it good enough for us to ha ...More
EJ Insight2023-09-12
... , or have we simply been lucky? To be sure, the scientific community mobilized to develop tests, vaccines, and other therapeutics in record time. But, even at its worst, COVID-19 was not as virulent o ...More
EJ Insight2023-09-12
... act. This week’s Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi presented a unique opportunity to promote much-needed measures to support low-income countries in pursuing sustainable growth. The situation is partic ...More
EJ Insight2023-09-11
Last Friday saw Hong Kong hit by one of the worst, if not downright the worst, rainstorms it has endured in recorded history. 158.1mm of rain was recorded at the Observatory headquarters between 11pm ...More
EJ Insight2023-09-11
... tability, wealth distribution and common prosperity,” said Joerg Wuttke, former chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in China. “They go more for stability and are willing to pay an economic pr ...More
EJ Insight2023-09-11
... problem, we need to have innovative mindset. Spatial intelligence which will become indispensable can help us master the future. The intelligence of smart cities lies in massive amounts of data. With ...More
EJ Insight2023-09-08
Utility companies are essential to the green transition. Which means climate focused investors cannot afford to ignore them. Power utilities attract controversy for their outsized impact on climate ch ...More
EJ Insight2023-09-08
... became so well-known for its food and its clientele that an unknown artist painted amusing pictures of cartoon figures on the bare cement face of the shop, portraying one male and one female construct ...More
EJ Insight2023-09-07
The recent BRICS summit in South Africa marks the start of a new phase of Great Power competition. At the apparent urging of China, the BRICS group (which also includes Brazil, Russia, India, and Sout ...More
EJ Insight2023-09-07
The first debate between the Republican Party’s candidates for next year’s US presidential election revealed major schisms over foreign policy. While former US Vice President Mike Pence and former US ...More
EJ Insight2023-09-06
