‘The unique opportunity that AI offers humanity is to turn back the tide — to extend the relevance and value of human expertise for a larger set of workers. It could help restore the quality, stature and agency that has been lost to too many workers and jobs.’

So much of what people think about China's economy, trends in manufacturing jobs, and global surpluses/deficits is both factually confused and economically confused. This excellent Richard Baldwin piece confines itself to some of the factual issues. linkedin.com/pulse/fact-che…

Rivers, lakes, and wetlands cover the landscape but over 97 percent of the world’s freshwater resources lie beneath the ground. The human and economic costs of polluting groundwater are large and growing. Can no longer be ignored.

The new F&D magazine addresses a pivotal debate: the future trajectory of economics. It's a challenging discourse, but essential. Looking forward to reading pieces by Atif Mian, John Cochrane, Ghosh, Deaton, Coyle, Kremer. imf.org/en/Publication…

Dietary shifts - most especially away from beef - are a classic case of how we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions without a loss in living standards. No loss of nutrition - and on the contrary healthier diets and longer lives.

Over the past few wks, I have received many messages of appreciation & encouragement, and I would like to thank all of you for your warm words & good wishes. We would not have been able to achieve so much over the decades without your loyal support. – LHL go.gov.sg/249xkj

We have to correct for the chronic underinvestment in water worldwide, including in most high-income countries where the water infrastructure is ageing and increasingly dysfunctional, and in low- and middle income countries where it remains inadequate and holds back inclusive

I met with Tharman today - he expressed his intent to appoint me as the Prime Minister, and invited me to form the next government of 🇸🇬. I am honoured to accept this role. I ask Singaporeans to continue to support me and my team. We will do our best to take SG forward.

Tharman, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, said: “Governor Pan’s leadership roles in key financial institutions in China and his deep knowledge of monetary and financial issues will contribute significantly to the Group’s discussions."

Governor Pan said: “The Group of Thirty has been an influential and constructive body in global policy discussions since its inception. I am honored to join the G30 and believe it will be an enriching experience for both my intellectual and professional undertakings.”

From Euro-Atlantic to Indo-Pacific, our security & prosperity are interlinked. Grateful to President Tharman for a productive discussion, touching upon 🇱🇹-🇸🇬 bilateral ties, economic cooperation, Russia’s war on Ukraine and regional security. Our countries share the interests

Why does #biodiversity matter? 🌱 Every day there are millions of interactions in #nature that are essential for a healthy, functioning planet. Losing even a small species can have massive impacts on ecosystems and on humans. 🦠 Find out more in this handy infographic.

At the G30 meeting in Rome discussing Monetary and Fiscal policy in the context of geopolitics and global uncertainties. Also discussing the new dynamics of global economic integration or “ disintegration”. With G30 members, President Tharman of Singapore Tharman and his wife

Last in-person meeting of our Global Commission on the Economics of Water Global Commission on the Economics of Water (which I Co-Chair with Tharman, Johan Rockström & Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala) before we launch the final report later this year. Always inspiring to hear our commissioners share their wisdom.

Great pleasure to welcome the President of 🇸🇬 & Mrs Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam in Tallinn. #Estonia & #Singapore have a lot in common, both value education, digitalisation & innovation, paving the way for tech-driven future. For small nations cooperation is crucial.

Today I was honoured to meet President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in Tallinn. I recalled the warm welcome I received in Singapore last year. Glad about our growing close ties, especially in cyber security and the tech sector. Also discussed global security issues.

I had the honor of meeting with H.E. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of Singapore. I applauded Singapore's significant contributions to the global multilateral system, showcasing their commitment and influence that surpasses its status as a small state. We discussed the

The appointment of a United Nations Special Water Envoy is just a first step to the global governance transformation the current #watercrisis demands. Henk Ovink highlights that "to better understand and address the interdependencies of water with everything else, and to use water as a

Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam explored groundbreaking R&D at IRRI 🌾 HQ, Los Baños, focusing on sustainable rice innovations and AI-driven climate-resilient varieties. More: on.cgiar.org/3Xjckzp #AgriFood Tharman

Solutions to the global water crisis are not only achievable; they are also low-hanging fruit in the fight against global warming, write Mariana Mazzucato Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Johan Rockström Tharman of Global Commission on the Economics of Water. bit.ly/3Xhcshn