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Issue 156: GIC stays the green course; bright spots in ESG debt slowdown

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, Jul 25, 2025 · 07:00 PM
    • Renewables’ share of electricity production in the world’s major economies has steadily grown since 2014.
    • Renewables’ share of electricity production in the world’s major economies has steadily grown since 2014. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

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