According to a report produced by Verisk Maplecroft in 2021, 99 of the top 100 cities most at risk to a range of environmental and climate-related threats are in Asia.
This Industries in Transition podcast episode focuses on the urgent need for cities in Asia in particular, to fast track their green plans.
Nov 2023
Asia's air pollution problem
It’s the week of the Climate Change Conference or COP28, and as leaders from around the world meet in the UAE to talk about how to tackle global warming, we take a look at one urgent issue: air pollution. According to World Health Organisation data, nearly seven million lives are ... Show More
18m 10s
Jun 2023
As Asian crude import mix evolves, how relevant are OPEC's cuts still?
<p style="margin: 0in; line-height: 11.65pt; background: white;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style= "font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(36, 36, 36); border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"> OPEC's kingpin Saudi Arabia has slashed its crude output by a furt ... Show More
15m 9s
Sep 2021
Spike in scrubbers, power demand keeps HSFO afloat despite drive for cleaner fuels
<div> <p>Scrubber's uptick in the marine sector amid a favorable Hi-5 spread along with demand for high sulfur fuel oil for power consumption in Asia is helping HSFO retain its sheen.</p> <p>In Singapore, the world's largest bunkering port, January-July HSFO sales jumped 33.7% on ... Show More
18m 24s
Jun 2023
52. Greener getaways: Why sustainability is the ticket for tourists, countries and the travel industry
This episode of The Weekly Tradecast talks about greener and more sustainable travel, just ahead of the summer holidays, with UNCTAD economist Bruno Antunes
Tourism is one of the biggest employers in the world. Many developing nations rely on it, so there’s economic urgency to ge ... Show More
9m 55s
Feb 2024
Global Outlook 2024 Podcast – A soft landing, with risks
<p>As we enter 2024, we’re seeing a story of divergence across key economies. While the US has been surprisingly resilient, confidence in China’s economy is under pressure from property-sector woes and concerns about the labour market. What are the implications for other markets? ... Show More
21m 47s