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The Digital Earth Session at the 2025 World Science and Technology Development Forum (WSTDF) united experts from around the world to explore how Big Data and AI can strengthen global action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speakers from leading institutions, including ISDE and CBAS, shared new insights on open data, digital governance, and collaborative frameworks such as the Digital Sustainable Development Goals Programme (DSP). The session concluded with the launch of the Digital Earth Initiative for the SDGs, reaffirming that sustainable progress depends on both technological innovation and global partnership.

According to a new Economist Impact study commissioned by Prudential, 8 in 10 Singaporeans delayed medical care in the past year, often to prioritise work or avoid burdening family. The report, Patient Voices Singapore: Towards More Informed and Seamless Care, identifies cost concerns and uncertainty about where to seek help as key barriers. Experts say greater transparency, guidance, and education on healthcare costs are crucial to help Singaporeans make confident, timely health decisions.

Ezhou Huahu International Airport is rapidly transforming into one of China’s top air cargo hubs, with international freight throughput surging 138% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025. The airport has expanded its network to 45 international and regional routes, connecting central China to major global markets within hours. Backed by a growing bonded zone, e-commerce ecosystem, and industrial cluster, Ezhou is reinforcing its role as a vital gateway on the “Air Silk Road”, ensuring faster, more efficient delivery of goods worldwide.

Asia’s leading sustainable fashion event, Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2025, returns from 12 November to 2 December under the theme “Illuminate the Art of Sustainable Fashion.” The event features an International Conference, Fashion Exhibition, and Fashion Show, highlighting the intersection of sustainability and art. Visitors can explore “Arts in Fashion” workshops, guided tours, and the newly launched “Hong Kong Art & Fashion Map,” which connects 21 urban fashion and art hotspots across the city. With 11 international designers showcasing their work, the summit cements Hong Kong’s role as a global hub for creative, eco-conscious fashion.

Shopee Malaysia launched its Shopee Rai Lokal Jelajah Komuniti initiative in Sabah, empowering rural and semi-urban communities with practical digital and e-commerce skills. The programme helps Malaysians grow their online businesses, strengthen livelihoods, and foster digital inclusion nationwide.