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While much of the world debates how to reinvent transportation, China has quietly become the center of the electric vehicle (EV) universe. According to Harvard Business Review's report, The Year in Tech 2025, over 60% of the world's EVs are now sold in China, with local champions such as BYD, XPeng, and Nio capturing significant market share not only at home but also increasingly abroad. What makes this boom particularly noteworthy is not just the numbers but also the method. China's EV...

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the stakes are simple: align national plans with a 1.5°C future, or lock in higher risk and higher costs. COP is where voluntary promises become comparable, financeable, and trackable. This year, the spotlight is on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)*: each country’s roadmap under the Paris Agreement, which is updated every five years to ratchet up ambition. In this context, Thailand has tabled NDC 3.0, proposing an economy-wide 47% emissions reduction by...

The expansion of financial accounts worldwide is a remarkable achievement. However, according to the World Bank’s report, the Global Findex Database 2025, ownership, or the number of accounts is only half the story. Millions of people who now hold an account remain financially inactive, with little or no regular transactions. The data shows that inactivity is particularly pronounced in low- and middle-income countries, where cash continues to dominate daily life. This points to a critical...