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Why calls for Asean to appoint its first female secretary-general are getting louder
Its charter says gender equality should be considered when filling the top post, but so far Asean’s 15 sec-gens have all been men. On International Women's Day, Eco-Business spoke to Asean watchers drumming up support for Indonesia to widen its search when fielding the next sec-gen.
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China and India central to climate action: COP30 president
As the United States steps back from climate efforts, people will start looking to China for 'additional leadership', says incoming summit chief André Aranha Corrêa do Lago. His comments come as more are asking China and India to step up, including to lead on driving climate finance.
Scientists worldwide face growing safety risks from governments, corporations and even drug cartels, prompting urgent calls for high-level action to protect them.
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Lack of job growth for Bangladesh’s youth fuels campus protests
Mass student-led protests against changes in government jobs quotas highlight deep economic challenges faced by youth.
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