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Urbanisation

Global Enterprise

China’s fresh urbanisation push may thwart ‘birth-friendly society’ goal

At the end of 2023, China's state figures showed that 66.16 per cent of the resident population lived in urban areas.
International

China expects urbanisation rate to near 70% in next five years

A skyline view of Jakarta, Indonesia. South-east Asia has been forecast to emerge as a powerhouse driving global economic growth, with anticipated growth rates of close to 5 per cent.
Opinion & Features
THE BROAD VIEW

Digital twins can future-proof South-east Asia’s urban development

Reclamation works at Northern Tuas Basin are slated to begin in 2025 and end around 2029.
Property

JTC to reclaim 172ha of land in Tuas for industrial use, improved connections to Tuas Port

A neighbourhood in Paibang where China Evergrande reached deals with building owners to demolish their buildings and put up new housing. Before the work could begin, Evergrande collapsed.
Property

China wants to bulldoze old neighbourhoods to revive economy

In Singapore, urban climate threats including rising temperatures pose a significant risk to the environment and community.
Opinion & Features
THE BROAD VIEW

Businesses must pave the way to a sustainable urban future for all

Thoughtful recycling of household waste is one of several smart urban practices that are prevalent in Constance, Germany.
Opinion & Features

Becoming ‘climate-smart’ – lessons from Constance

The hustle and bustle on Takeshita Street in Tokyo's Harajuku area, October 2022.
Opinion & Features

Don’t pay people to leave Tokyo; make more Tokyos

Malaysia’s exports increased by 30.1 per cent to RM144.31 billion, marking the 14th successive month of double-digit growth.
International

Malaysia’s urbanisation rate tripled over past five decades

An aerial photo taken on June 20, 2022 showing flooded streets and buildings following heavy rains in Wuyuan, in China's central Jiangxi province.
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THE BROAD VIEW

Think global, act local to transform cities and our planet

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